This unit applies to individuals in information and communications technology (ICT) support roles who are required to automate tasks. System administrators make decisions about what processes to automate in order to expedite servers’ operations.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to write scripts to automate solutions by using basic scripting processes and application-specific scripting options.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Not applicable.

This unit contains employability skills.

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: develop an algorithmic statement of a solution for a set process produce a functional script to automate a set process document this script both internally and externally.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: applications capable of being scripted or having own scripting language templates for automating processes executable scripts for set repeat time slices, single runs or break-out loops debugging tools appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of application or process that scripting will control evaluation of algorithm design and scripting concepts to a variety of manual operations review of scripting: results on appropriate device documentation.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to interact with user via script

literacy skills to create technical and user level documentation

technical skills to:

create scripts to automate application system tasks

execute scripts for set repeat time slices, single runs or break-out loops

manipulate and automate data

use inbuilt scripting options for a variety of scenarios.

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of:

debugging for a variety of scripting scenarios

scripting language syntax

scripting techniques.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Requirements may relate to:	business network people in the organisation system.
Language may include:	JavaScript Perl Python shell script VBScript.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Develop an algorithm which is an exact and sufficient description of the solution
Develop an algorithm which takes account of all expected possible situations
Develop an algorithm which is guaranteed to end
Demonstrate use of structure, sequence, selection and iteration
Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem
Create an abstract design to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process
Review the abstract design for omissions or errors
Translate the abstract design to the chosen language
Create internal documentation
Check the script or code for syntax and semantic errors
Identify areas that are not covered or are covered incorrectly in the script or code
Create technical-level documentation
Create user-level documentation

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

ICAPRG405A - Automate processes

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