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ICAPRG501A
Apply advanced object-oriented language skills

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to programmers who are required to produce complex object-oriented programming.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake advanced programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language.

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

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:

design an application to meet user requirements using object-oriented techniques

build an application program using a range of tools for a given problem

test application to ensure that it meets client requirements

document the application.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

database management system (DBMS)

networked computers

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:

evaluation of completed application

review of:

application documentation

testing documentation

verbal or written questioning to determine knowledge of:

object-oriented techniques and terms

DBMS access

software testing.

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

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

analytical skills to interpret design specifications, translating requirements from problem space to machine space

literacy skills to interpret and write technical documents

planning and organisational skills to produce work within an agreed schedule

problem-solving skills to debug code

technical skills to:

follow coding standards

produce client-server application development

produce internal (code) documentation techniques

use an integrated development environment (IDE)

use good programming techniques

use web-enabled application development

use debugging techniques

write a GUI to interact effectively with operator.

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of:

architecture of a framework for web-enabled application development

techniques for implementing inter-process communication

large-size application development

testing techniques as applied to distributed application development

techniques for implementing third-party supplied code.

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.

Mechanism may include:

pipes

sockets.

Architectural framework may include:

J2EE

.NET.

Integrated development environment may include:

Code Warrior

Eclipse

JBuilder

J-Edit

Visual C++

Visual Studio suite

WebSphere.

Coding standards may include:

GNU

Java.

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
Build and test object-oriented applications 
Make use of the features of the language that enable inter-process communication through at least one mechanism 
Make use of the features of the language that enable remote procedure calls (RPC) using a class that is based on multiple inheritances 
Build programs using classes that are based on nested classes 
Code to implement drag and drop 
Develop GUI help files 
Code using 2-D graphics 
Code within an existing architectural framework 
Ensure code follows standards for object-oriented language 
Develop an application that includes data transfer between client and server 
Review the concept of design patterns used by the architectural framework 
Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment to examine running code 
Detect logical and coding errors using debugger 
Detect and correct errors by tracing code and examining variable content 
Design and document tests to be undertaken 
Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure it complies with program specification 
Document test results 
Demonstrate adherence to guidelines for developing maintainable code and company or institutional coding standards 
Create code using supplied design documents 
Create and maintain program documentation 
Ensure that user documentation in the form of online help is built into applications 

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