Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Build applications

1.1 Determine and document program requirements according to object-orientated programming specifications

1.2 Divide multiple source-code files into logical units and packages and collect data in internal storage

1.3 Implement internal data-sorting and searching facilities according to object-orientated programming specifications

1.4 Employ integrated-development environment facilities and make files to automate program building

1.5 Use facilities in specific language for persisting objects to binary files and confirm program stability

2. Write interactive database programs

2.1 Design, document and implement programs that connect to the required database according to program specifications

2.2 Design, document and implement programs that use language facilities according to program specifications

2.3 Design, document and implement programs that use language facilities to manipulate database structure

2.4 Write programs that deliver transactional integrity according to program requirements

3. Write graphical user interface

3.1 Employ graphical user interface (GUI) framework according to language requirements

3.2 Use standard GUI components according to object-orientated programming specifications

3.3 Respond to user and program-generated events and according to program requirements

4. Debug and test application

4.1 Examine variables and trace running code

4.2 Detect logical and coding errors according to program requirements

4.3 Examine variable contents during execution and detect and correct errors

4.4 Design and document limited tests of code

4.5 Test and document produced code and determine compliance with the program specification

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Learning

• Monitors outcomes of decisions and results and identifies key concepts and principles that may be adaptable in the future

Oral communication

• Articulates information and requirements, using effective communication techniques and industry standard technical language intended for audience and environment

Reading

• Analyses and interprets technical documents

Writing

• Accurately records and completes documentation according to organisational formats and procedures
• Writes and edits code and technical data in a logical manner using required syntax

Planning and organising

• Creates, and selects, a required application that meets the set requirements

Problem solving

• Identifies technical or conceptual issues, and applies analytical processes, to resolve these issues
• Uses analytical and lateral thinking to review current practices, and to develop new or improved software or systems

Self-management

• Uses systematic processes, setting goals, gathering required information and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria

Technology

• Uses a range of digitally based technologies to access, extract, and share relevant information in order to achieve the required outcomes

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.