Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write scripts to automate solutions, by using basic scripting processes, and application-specific scripting options.
It applies to individuals who may work in information and communications technology (ICT) support roles and who are required to automate tasks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Programming and software development
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop algorithms to represent a solution to a given problem |
1.1 Develop an algorithm that is an exact and sufficient description of the solution 1.2 Develop an algorithm that takes account of all possible situations 1.3 Develop an algorithm that is guaranteed to end |
2. Describe the structures of the algorithms |
2.1 Use structures, sequence, selection and iteration 2.2 Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem |
3. Design and write the script or code |
3.1 Create an abstract design, to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process 3.2 Review the abstract design for any omissions or errors 3.3 Translate the abstract design to the chosen language 3.4 Create the internal documentation |
4. Verify and review the script or code |
4.1 Check the script or code, for syntax and semantic errors 4.2 Identify any areas that are not covered, or are covered incorrectly, in the script or code |
5. Document the script or code |
5.1 Create technical-level documentation 5.2 Create user-level documentation |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
3.2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Writing |
3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTPRG405 Automate processes |
ICAPRG405A Automate processes |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2