Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to analyse, design, implement and review the customisation of packaged software applications, using simple programming constructs. 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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ICAU3126B |
Use advanced features of computer applications |
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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. Analyse customisation requirements |
1.1. Determine client requirements and document these in a requirements specification file in line with organisational requirements 1.2. Confirm that the projected specifications meet client requirements 1.3. Determine the required level of documentation necessary to meet client requirements |
2. Develop customisation |
2.1. Design software applications , taking into account system limitations and client needs 2.2. Customise software applications using simple programming constructs, conforming to organisational requirements 2.3. Have the client test the customised software applications and obtain feedback from the client 2.4. Make further changes to software applications to meet client requirements 2.5. Document the changes |
3. Provide support for customised application |
3.1. Produce documentation for client 3.2. Produce help desk documentation for ongoing support 3.3. Obtain client evaluation and feedback to ensure that their requirements have been met |
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 principal aim of this unit is to focus on analysing the range of software-based activities in the workplace, in order to improve upon the processes involved. By conferring with other users and subsequently customising features of the package, the person will be able to increase its effectiveness in how quickly, efficiently or simply a given task is carried out. A person demonstrating these competencies would be able to:
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specified problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available. 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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Client may include but is not limited to: |
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Documentation may follow: |
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Organisational requirements may include but is not limited to: |
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Software applications |
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System may include but is not limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |