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ICAPRG406A
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to programmers in a variety of fields who are required to produce simple programs in object-oriented languages.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language. Competency includes tool usage, documentation, debugging and testing techniques in support of the programming activities.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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:

use an application program to design and build standard reusable software modules in response to a design specification

generate code documentation

undertake testing to confirm that the created application meets the original specification and solves original problem.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

software development environment

technical requirements

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 candidate’s knowledge of processes and techniques related to object-oriented programming concepts and language

evaluation of object-oriented solution

review of developed program 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to translate requirements from problem space to machine space

communication skills to liaise with client

literacy skills to:

document results

read and interpret program specifications

problem-solving skills to debug problems with program code

technical skills to:

debug and test

use integrated development environment

use internal (code) documentation

use programs.

Required knowledge

processes and techniques related to the use of:

object-oriented programming concepts and language

small-size application development

graphical user interface (GUI) to interact with operator.

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.

Language may include:

C#.net

C++

Java

Small Talk

VB.NET.

Standard-array processing algorithms may include:

insertion and deletion algorithms

search.

Integrated development environment may include:

Code Warrior

Eclipse

JBuilder

J-Edit

Visual C++

Visual Studio suite.

Coding standards may include:

GNU

Java.

Design specification may include:

current system functionality

technical requirements

user problem statement.

Object-oriented design document may include:

class diagrams

supplementary specifications

use-cases.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Demonstrate understanding and application of basic language syntax rules and best practices 
Select and use language data types, operators and expressions to create clear and concise code 
Use the appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs 
Use a modular programming approach within member or function logic 
Apply arrays, including arrays of objects to introductory programming tasks 
Use standard-array processing algorithms 
Use the facilities of the language to read and write data from and to text files and record outcomes 
Implement a class that contains primitive member or instance variables 
Implement a class that contains multiple options for object construction 
Implement a class that uses user-defined aggregation (object instance or member variables) 
Use the facilities provided in the language to implement inheritance to at least two levels of depth 
Use polymorphism at a simple level through inheritance to enable easy extension of code 
Use an integrated development environment, in particular the language debugging facilities, to debug code 
Interpret compiler or interpreter messages to resolve syntax errors and use debugging techniques to resolve logic errors 
Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code and adhere to the provided coding standards when documenting activities 
Apply internal documentation to all code created and use documentation tools available in the target language when documenting activities 
Create and conduct simple tests to confirm code meets design specification 
Document the tests performed and results achieved 
Develop a solution when provided with a basic object-oriented design document 
Refer to appropriate documentation for the language 

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