Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply language syntax and layout

1.1 Apply basic language syntax rules

1.2 Use language data types, operators, and expressions to create a clear and concise code

1.3 Apply the variables and variable scope

1.4 Use the library functions in a program

1.5 Use commenting to create a clear meaning to the code

2. Apply control structures

2.1 Apply the language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs

2.2 Use logical operators to create expressions for use in selection and iteration constructs

3. Code using standard algorithms

3.1 Develop algorithms that use the sequence, selection and iteration constructs

3.2 Create and use arrays

3.3 Code the standard sequential access algorithms, for reading and writing text files, including end-of-file detection loops

3.4 Apply string manipulation

4. Test the code

4.1 Use debugging techniques to trace code execution and examine the variable contents to detect, and correct, errors

4.2 Create and conduct simple tests, to confirm that the code meets the design specification

4.3 Document the tests performed and results achieved

5. Create an application or game

5.1 Design an algorithm in response to basic program specifications

5.2 Develop the application or game to meet the program specification

5.3 Test and confirm that the application, or game, meets the initial specifications

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Writing

1.2, 1.5, 4.3

• Prepares workplace documentation, according to organisational formats and protocols
• Creates program code using the correct syntax

Numeracy

2.2, 3.1, 5.1

• Uses mathematical formulae to ensure that the program specifications are met

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3

• Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload, for efficiency and effective outcomes
• Uses problem-solving techniques to analyse the required outcomes, in order to determine the correct program code
• Uses a formal decision-making process, identifying and evaluating several choices against a limited set of criteria, when selecting syntax
• Evaluates the effectiveness of decisions in terms of how well they meet stated design specifications
• Uses the features of digital tools to complete complex tasks

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTPRG301 Apply introductory programming techniques

ICAPRG301A Apply introductory programming techniques

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.