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 basic language syntax and layout

1.1 Apply basic language syntax rules

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

1.3 Use appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs

2. Code using data structures

2.1 Use data structures

2.2 Write code to create and manipulate arrays

2.3 Design, define and use data structures

3. Code using standard algorithms

3.1 Create sequential search, binary search, insertion and deletion algorithms to operate on arrays

3.2 Code standard sequential access algorithms and random access algorithms

4. Debug code

4.1 Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment (IDE) to debug code

4.2 Use a debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors

5. Document activities

5.1 Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code and adhere to provided coding standard when documenting activities

5.2 Apply internal documentation, suitable for use by peers, to all code created and use documentation tools available in target language when documenting activities

6. Test code

6.1 Design and document tests

6.2 Capture and record test results

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

5.1

• Interprets and critically analyses and applies appropriate strategies to construct meaning from complex texts

Writing

5.2, 6.1, 6.2

• Displays knowledge of structure and layout, employing broad vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions appropriate to text

Navigate the world of work

5.1, 5.2

• Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and industry standards

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2

• Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions when programming, according to guidelines and standards
• Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options
• Understands key principles and concepts underpinning the design and operation of digital systems and tools

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTPRG414 Apply introductory programming skills in another language

ICAPRG414A Apply introductory programming skills in another language

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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