This unit applies to programmers who are required to develop program code.

Programming languages form the underpinning software infrastructure of all computer data processing. It is important that the stages of the development methodology are followed within the scope of any project or scenario, and the relevant supporting documentation produced.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake advanced programming tasks using a selected choice of another programming language. The second language may be an object-oriented language.

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: design application programs using a range of tools to support programming activities produce design documentation for these programs build application programs according to the design document these programs conduct testing procedures on these programs to ensure validity analyse test results to determine program’s accuracy.
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: evaluation of candidate’s program response to specifications review of candidate design, program and testing documentation verbal or written questioning to determine candidate’s knowledge of: user requirements programming techniques testing techniques.
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

analytical skills to read and interpret program specifications

literacy skills to write technical documentation

problem-solving skills to solve bugs in program code

technical skills to:

debug, program and test code in specified language

use an IDE

work with version control.

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of:

range of programming languages

languages in a GUI environment

techniques for developing large scale applications

procedures for programming with complex data structures

procedures for using third-party supplied library for standard programming features.

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.

Dynamic data structures may include:	binary trees double-linked lists.
Mechanism may include:	pipes sockets.
Integrated development environment may include:	C Code Warrior Eclipse J-Edit VB Visual C++ Visual Studio suite.
Coding standards may include:	C coding standard GNU.
Language may include:	C C++ Java Small Talk VB VB.NET.

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
Design dynamic data structures
Implement and use dynamic data structures, including double-linked lists and binary trees for coding
Code using hashing techniques
Consider and record the advantages and disadvantages of at least three sorting algorithms
Code at least one sorting algorithm
Code advanced searching techniques for use with complex data structures
Demonstrate use of the features of the language that enable inter-process communication through at least one mechanism
Demonstrate use of features of the language that allow for operating system ‘signals’ to be captured and responded to
Use a third-party library in the construction of an application
Reference third-party documentation
Use procedural techniques to write an application to work within a graphical user interface (GUI) environment
Use integrated development environment (IDE) debugging facilities or a stand-alone debugger
Use program debugging techniques to detect and resolve errors of syntactical, logical and design origin
Demonstrate use of source code version control
Demonstrate adherence to guidelines for developing maintainable code and to a set of provided coding standards
Apply suitable internal documentation to all code created using documentation tools available in the target language
Design and document tests to be undertaken
Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure it complies with program specification
Capture test results
Develop a solution from a program specification design document
Design the algorithm, and construct and test applications in response to a problem description and language

Assessment Cover Sheet

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