Assessor Resource

ICAPRG604A
Create cloud computing services

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to those required to create and install web services and cloud computing applications in their job as a computer programmer.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, build, test and deploy web services and cloud computing applications to specification.

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, build, test and deploy a web service to specification that can be accessed and used from a separate web application

design, build, test and deploy a cloud computing application to specification that can be accessed from a variety of portals

document the completed development.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

specific requirements, including client and functionality requirements

IDE for the determined language

database server with tools to access data source and develop queries

web server for determined environment

internet and web browser

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:

web service code, test and deployment

cloud computing application code, test and deployment

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of:

web services

coding standards

cloud computing

review of candidate’s completed 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

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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:

examine and define system requirements

review requirements and determine appropriate solution

communication skills to:

interact with developer to determine system requirements

interact with end user or client to determine system requirements

literacy skills to read technical specifications

planning and organisational skills to perform tasks according to the project plan

problem-solving skills to:

address common problems in operating a web service or cloud computing application

perform basic debugging, such as defining simple problem, locating source of the problem, and providing solution to problem

research skills to find and evaluate technologies to meet system requirements

technical skills to:

access databases and manipulate data

create applications using basic programming techniques

create web pages using hypertext markup language (HTML) and cascading style sheet (CSS)

perform basic operations within a web environment

use an integrated development environment (IDE)

Required knowledge

development tools to produce services deployable from the internet (cloud computing)

internet infrastructure

object-oriented programming

overview knowledge of:

database access and manipulation

HTML

eXtensible markup language (XML)

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.

Gathering requirements may include:

interviews

observation

questionnaires

requirements already documented

reviewing existing documentation.

Development environment may include:

AJAX

Eclipse incorporating Java

HTML, XHTML and CSS

JavaScript

JSP

Microsoft Visual Studio incorporating ASP, C#, Visual Basic

PHP

Python.

Big data may include:

data access that incorporates high volume, high velocity and a high variety of information with fast in-depth processing

data managed by large information management specialist companies using big data technologies, such as Software AG, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, SAP, EMC, and HP

data that is distributed within the cloud across a wide number of database servers.

Architecture may include:

capacity considerations

network topology

operating system

public or private network

scalability

security model

web server, such as IIS or Apache.

Framework may include:

.NET

Apache Axis

Apache CXF

Halcyon

Hessain

Web Services Interoperability Technology

WSO2 WSF/PHP.

Protocols may include:

representational state transfer (REST)

simple object access protocol (SOAP)

universal description, discovery and integration (UDDI)

web processing service (WPS)

web services description language (WSDL).

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
. Gather requirements for the web service or cloud computing application 
. Determine the development environment and tools to create web service or cloud computing application 
. Identify any possible big data applications 
. Define architecture,framework and protocols 
. Itemise required functionality 
. Build web service in the determined environment to meet required functionality 
. Determine required functionality 
. Build cloud computing application in the determined environment to meet the required functionality 
. Test web service or cloud computing application for overall functionality according to requirements 
. Iterate design or build until test results meet requirements 
. Deploy web service or cloud computing application to the specified environment 
. Publish web service or cloud computing application to the specified environment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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