Description
Integrates hardware, software or sub system components into an existing or a new system.
Complies with established processes and procedures such as, configuration management and package maintenance.
Takes into account the compatibility of existing and new modules to ensure system integrity, system interoperability and information security.
Verifies and tests system capacity and performance and documentation of successful integration.
Levels
Level 2
Acts systematically to identify compatibility of software and hardware specifications.
Documents all activities during installation and records deviations and remedial activities.
Level 3
Accounts for own and others actions in the integration process.
Complies with appropriate standards and change control procedures to maintain integrity of the overall system functionality and reliability.
Level 4
Exploits wide ranging specialist knowledge to create a process for the entire integration cycle, including the establishment of internal standards of practice.
Provides leadership to marshal and assign resources for programmes of integration.
Knowledge
Old, existing and new hardware components/ software programs/ modules
The impact that system integration has on existing system/ organisation
Interfacing techniques between modules, systems and components
Integration testing techniques
Development tools (e.g. development environment, management, source code access/revision control)
Best practice design techniques
Skills
Measure system performance before, during and after system integration
Document and record activities, problems and related repair activities
Match customers’ needs with existing products
Verify that integrated systems capabilities and efficiency match specifications
Secure/ back-up data to ensure integrity during system integration
Functies met B.2. Component Integration competentie