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 design and document a client user interface that integrates with front end applications.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to software designers and developers who are required to build a screen that will integrate between users and applications.
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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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. Prepare design for interface |
1.1 Review requirements and other documentation to determine user needs 1.2 Investigate system environment to determine the impact of user interface design 1.3 Review organisational goals to ensure consistency with organisational styles 1.4 Define data query and report formats for the user interface design where appropriate 1.5 Document needs and findings and obtain approval for the proposed interface from the appropriate person |
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2. Design and document user interface |
2.1 Design menu structures according to requirements and acceptance criteria and following design principles 2.2 Design screen dialogues according to requirements and acceptance criteria and following design principles 2.3 Design batch procedures where appropriate to technical specifications and acceptance criteria 2.4 Design online help and tutorials for the prototype following design principles 2.5 Document prototype according to organisational goals 2.6 Submit prototype to appropriate person for sign-off |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- liaise and negotiate with clients and staff
- present information
- literacy skills to:
- analyse and evaluate information
- develop online help and tutorials
- write business reports
- technical skills to:
- design and document user interface, including screen dialogues and batch procedures
- prepare and review technical documentation.
Required knowledge
- client business area
- current industry design principles
- current industry-accepted hardware and software products, including broad knowledge of general features and capabilities
- current industry-accepted user interfaces, including broad knowledge of general features and capabilities
- front-end systems
- web design principles.
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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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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Requirements may refer to: |
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Documentation may involve: |
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User may include: |
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System environment may include: |
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Organisational goals may include: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Acceptance criteria may include: |
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Design principles may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
General ICT
