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. Code using advanced data structures

1.1 Design dynamic data structures

1.2 Implement and use dynamic data structures, including double-linked lists and binary trees for coding

2. Code using advanced algorithms

2.1 Code using hashing techniques

2.2 Consider and record, the advantages and disadvantages, of at least three sorting algorithms

2.3 Code at least one sorting algorithm

2.4 Code advanced searching techniques for use with complex data structures

3. Write a simple multi-process application

3.1 Use features of the language that enable inter-process communication through at least one mechanism

3.2 Use features of the language that allow for operating system ‘signals’ to be captured and responded to

4. Use third-party libraries

4.1 Use a third-party library in the construction of an application

4.2 Reference third-party documentation

4.3 Use procedural techniques to write an application, to work within a graphical user interface (GUI) environment

5. Debug the code

5.1 Use integrated development environment (IDE) debugging facilities, or a stand-alone debugger

5.2 Use program debugging techniques to detect, and resolve, errors of syntactical, logical and design origin

6. Document activities

6.1 Use source-code version control

6.2 Adhere to guidelines for developing maintainable code, and to a set of provided coding standards

6.3 Apply suitable internal documentation to all the code created, using the tools available in the target language

7. Test the code

7.1 Design and document the tests to be undertaken

7.2 Undertake limited testing of the produced code, to ensure that it complies with the program specification

7.3 Capture the test results

8. Create an application

8.1 Develop a solution, according to program-specification design document

8.2 Design the algorithm, and construct, and test, the application in response to a problem description and language

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

4.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.1

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

Writing

2.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1

• Communicates complex relationships between ideas and information, matching the style of writing to the purpose and audience, and displays a knowledge of structure and layout, employing a broad vocabulary, grammatical structure, and the conventions appropriate to text

Get the work done

All

• Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others, taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness
• Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying, and evaluating, options against the agreed criteria
• Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing the criteria for deciding between options
• Understands the key principles and concepts, underpinning the design and operation of digital systems and tools

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTPRG523 Apply advanced programming skills in another language

ICAPRG523A Apply advanced 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.