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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to prepare the development environment for the build phase and actual coding of the system. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster:
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
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. Identify best development platform for project |
1.1. Identify requirements of the development platform using the detailed technical specifications 1.2. Match the technical specification of the development platform with the technical specification of the project and relevant quality standards |
2. Identify best development tools for project |
2.1. Identify functional requirements for development tools using the detailed technical specifications and other program documentation 2.2. Evaluate development tools for match with requirements and document evaluation outcomes 2.3. Select appropriate development tools |
3. Prepare development environment |
3.1. Obtain components for development platform , development tools and required hardware 3.2. Install, configure and test development platform and tools 3.3. Document the configuration of the development platform |
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 |
The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic. 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, for example:
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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Development platform may include but is not limited to: |
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Technical specification may include but is not limited to: |
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Quality standards relevant quality standards include: |
International and Australian Standards are updated and changed on a regular basis. It is therefore important to check the Standards Australia website on a regular basis for new standards: http://www.standards.com.au |
Program documentation may include but is not limited to: |
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Development tools may include: |
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Components may include: |
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Hardware may include but is not limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Build |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |