IT User SVQ — Level 2
Unit Title — DJ62 04 Database Software 2
NB: It is possible to achieve this unit by APA, however, the relevant evidence must be referenced within the portfolio
Skills and Techniques
NB: It must be evident that level 2 candidates have the knowledge and understanding, and can demonstrate all skills and techniques covered in Level 1.
a
Entering Data into an existing database
Expansion — Creating fields for entering data with the required field characteristics, such as name, type, size and format.
NB: A selection from the list is required, although the list is not exhaustive.
b
Creating fields in a simple database
c
Modifying databases by changing field characteristics
Expansion — Modifying field characteristics within a simple (eg single-table, non-relational) database while maintaining the integrity of existing data,
such as name, type and size.
NB: A selection from the list is required, although the list is not exhaustive.
d
Formatting — data and reports
Expansion — Using appropriate tools and techniques to format data that is text and numbers. Formatting reports from simple (eg single-table, nonrelational) databases using appropriate tools and techniques for page layout, such as page size, page orientation, page numbering, headers and footers
and margins.
NB: A selection from the list is required, although the list is not exhaustive.
e
Planning and producing database reports based on multiple criteria database queries
Expansion — Creating and using multiple criteria queries to extract data. Planning and producing reports from single (eg single-table, non-relational)
databases.
NB: A selection from the list is required, although the list is not exhaustive.
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f
Checking data in databases
Expansion — Using automated facilities for checking data and reports, such as spell checking and sorting data. Checking reports are formatted and laid
out appropriately.
NB: A selection from the list is required, although the list is not exhaustive.
g
Improving efficiency — such as setting up short cuts
Knowledge and Understanding (K & U)
1
Understand what the basic principles of database design are ie the types of design content stored within the database, such as field types, field names
and table names. How data is structured in a simple database (eg single-table, non-relational).
2
Understand what field characteristics there may be in a simple database. What characteristics in a database fields may have, such as data type, field
name, field size and field format. How field characteristics can contribute to data validation.
3
How to maintain data integrity and why it is important. What methods should be used to maintain data integrity in a simple database (eg single-table,
non-relational).
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IT User SVQ — Level 2
Candidate Name:
(Please Print Name)
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Unit Title —DJ62 04 Database Software 2
Assessor Name:
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NB: It is possible to achieve this unit by APA, however, the relevant evidence must be referenced within the portfolio
Enter and retrieve a range of information and create and modify database fields
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Evidence Description
(Minimum of two comprehensive tasks)
a
Skills and Techniques
b
c
d
e
f
g
1
K&U
2
Unit complete
I confirm that all evidence (including knowledge and understanding), for the entire unit has been met:
Candidate Signature:
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Date: ____________
Internal Verifier Signature:
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Assessor Signature:
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Date: ____________
Date Sampled (by IV):
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