Unit of competency details

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0

Element 

Performance Criteria 

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.

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 or code

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 language 

3.4 Create internal documentation

4. Verify and review script or code

4.1 Check the script or code for syntax and semantic errors

4.2 Identify areas that are not covered or are covered incorrectly in the script or code

5. Document script or code

5.1 Create technical-level documentation

5.2 Create user-level documentation

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• develop an algorithmic statement of a solution for a set process
• produce a functional script to automate a set process
• document this script both internally and externally.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• applications capable of being scripted or having own scripting language
• templates for automating processes
• executable scripts for set repeat time slices, single runs or break-out loops
• debugging tools
• appropriate learning and assessment support when required
• modified equipment for people with special needs.

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:

• verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of application or process that scripting will control
• evaluation of algorithm design and scripting concepts to a variety of manual operations
• review of scripting:

• results on appropriate device
• documentation.

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.

Requirements  may relate to:

• application
• business
• network
• people in the organisation
• system.

Language  may include:

• JavaScript
• Perl
• Python
• shell script
• VBScript.