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Unit Descriptor
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This unit defines the competency required to undertake intermediate level programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language. 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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ICAB4219B |
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills |
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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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1. Build applications using provided language utilities |
1.1. Divide multiple source code files into logical units/packages 1.2. Use at least two of the utilities of the target language allowing for internal storage of collections of data 1.3. Use the utilities of the target language providing internal data sorting and searching facilities 1.4. Employ integrated development environment facilities to make files to automate program building 1.5. Follow guidelines for developing maintainable code adhering to coding standards 1.6. Use the facilities in the language for persisting objects to binary files 1.7. Use the operator and function/method overloading facilities available in the language at an introductory level 1.8. Demonstrate ability to use exception handling techniques to ensure program stability 1.9. Demonstrate use of a class that is based on multiple inheritances |
2. Write programs that interact with a database |
2.1. Design and implement programs that connect to a database 2.2. Design and implement programs that use the languages facilities to extract, update and delete data stored in a database 2.3. Design and implement programs that use the languages facilities to manipulate database structure (query, create and delete) 2.4. Write programs that deliver transactional integrity |
3. Write GUI |
3.1. Employ GUI framework or text windowing interface appropriate to the chosen language 3.2. Demonstrate use of standard GUI components 3.3. Use the facilities within the language for GUI objects to respond to user and program generated events |
4. Debug application |
4.1. Use standalone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment to examine variables and trace running code 4.2. Use debugger to detect logical and coding errors 4.3. Use tracing of code and examination of variable contents during execution to detect and correct errors |
5. Test application |
5.1. Design and document limited tests of code 5.2. Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure program specification is complied with 5.3. Capture and document test results |
6. Create and maintain documentation |
6.1. Read and interpret supplied design document to create code 6.2. Create and maintain program 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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Programming in object-oriented languages is a software development methodology that offers the programmer standard reusable software modules (components), rather than requiring the developer to write custom programming code each time. Using standard components reduces development time (because the writing and testing of those components has already been done by other programmers), and ensures a standard look and feel for programs using the same components. Object-oriented languages are an important feature of software development processes world-wide. 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. 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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Integrated development environment may include but is not limited to: |
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Collections of data may include but is not limited to: |
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Coding standards may include: |
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Language may include but is not limited to: |
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Database may be: |
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GUI components may include: |
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Documentation may include but is not limited to: |
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Competency field
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