Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, design and build scripts using a scripting language to construct a highly interactive and automated software application.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals who build and integrate interactive applications or websites for internal and public sites.
These individuals may work as an application developer, application support, programmer specialised in a scripting language, web application programmer, and web developer.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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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1. Determine the requirements of building script |
1.1 Identify the main characteristics of scripting languages 1.2 Identify and use a framework and integrated development environment (IDE) to build script using the chosen scripting language 1.3 Identify the protocols and object model used in the chosen scripting language |
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2. Design script |
2.1 Create pseudo code to describe the logic needed in the script 2.2 Review pseudo code for missing logic and error |
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3. Write script |
3.1 Translate pseudo code into scripts incorporating the use of basic language elements 3.2 Create internal documentation in the script 3.3 Incorporate item manipulation using the chosen scripting language 3.4 Review, debug, and document script |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- liaise with developers on programming matters
- seek requirements and information from business and technical experts
- literacy skills to:
- read and interpret program specifications developed by business and technical experts
- read and interpret technical documentation
- write a basic documentation
- problem-solving skills to apply basic debugging techniques in the context of software and application development
- research skills to:
- locate and interrogate complex and varied sources of information
- source information
- technical skills to:
- develop a small scale application
- perform basic operations of a computer system.
Required knowledge
- overview knowledge of:
- computing platforms
- copyright and intellectual property
- software development life cycle
- processes and techniques related to small-size application development.
Evidence Guide
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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
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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Scripting languages may include: |
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Framework may include: |
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Integrated development environment may include: |
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Protocols may include: |
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Object model may include: |
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Basic language elements must include: |
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Item may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Programming and software development
