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Unit Descriptor
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This unit defines the competency required to automate solutions by using basic scripting processes and application specific scripting options. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop algorithms to represent solution to a given problem |
1.1. Develop an algorithm which is an exact and sufficient description of the solution 1.2. Develop an algorithm which takes account of all expected possible situations 1.3. Develop an algorithm which is guaranteed to end |
2. Describe structures of algorithms |
2.1. Demonstrate use of structure, sequence, selection and iteration 2.2. Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem |
3. Design and write script |
3.1. Create an abstract design to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process 3.2. Review the abstract design for omissions or errors 3.3. Translate the abstract design to the chosen script language 3.4. Create internal script document |
4. Verify and review script |
4.1. Check the script for syntax and semantic errors 4.2. Identify areas that are not covered or are covered incorrectly in the script |
5. Document script |
5.1. Create technical-level documentation 5.2. Create user-level documentation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Automating processes using inbuilt scripting languages forms a key part of increasing throughput for applications to automate processes. All applications or systems administration should examine the options to automate processes to enhance performance. Automating processes are an integral part of contemporary computing. The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature. Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Requirements may be in reference to: |
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Script language may include: |
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Client may include but is not limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |