Quality Driven Development
Module code: IOT453U
Credits: 30.0
Semester: YEAR
Contact: Mrs Rachel Appleton
An IT Consultant (ITC) is the intermediary between technology, development teams and the customer or client. An ITC will play a lead role in the identification of problem causes and their solutions and will provide advice to customers and clients as to the best quality solution for their individual organisational requirements. This identification is driven by a knowledge of quality development theory, frameworks, tools, strategies and experience in their application. This module will provide an in depth overview of the role of an ITC to ensure quality is achieved in all aspects of a product and project. It will provide the apprentice with access to topics and industry focused application, that will support their roles in the workplace.
Data analysts (DA) are highly skilled professionals who collect, organise and study data. Day to day, they are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data across the network infrastructure. They report their findings and make recommendations that are key to improving business performance.
Software engineers (SE) design, build and test high-quality software solutions, whilst always ensuring security is robust. They typically work as part of a collaborative team.
The module will cover key quality aspects throughout the project development life cycle from design through to deployment and maintenance, with an emphasis on quality, industry standards, and professional issues.
Core skills based coverage addressing S3, S6, S7, S8, S13, S14, S50, S51.
This module is compulsory on the DTS DA BA pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K38, K40, K41, K42, S32, S35, S36.
This module is compulsory on the DTS ITC pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K30, K31, K32, K33, K44, S24, S26, S28, S31.
This module is compulsory on the DTS DA SE pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K21, K25, K28, S17, S22, S23.
This module is compulsory on the DTS DA DA pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K53, K59, S49.
Topics covered include:
Introduction to Quality Assurance
Introduction to Leadership in Quality Development
Introduction to Project Management
Quality focused Requirements and Data Capture
Quality in Development
Quality Management Systems
Quality Focused Testing
Change Management and Success
Quality Metrics and Measurement
Industry Standards, regulations and compliance
Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 50.0% Coursework, 30.0% Practical, 20.0% Professional Capability
Level: 4