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Elements and Performance Criteria

Apply basic language syntax and layout
Code using data structures
Code using standard algorithms
- Create sequential search, binary search, insertion and deletion algorithms to operate on arrays
- Code standard sequential access algorithms and random access algorithms
Debug code
- Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment (IDE) to debug code
- Use a debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors
Document activities
- Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code and adhere to the provided coding standard when documenting activities
- Apply internal documentation suitable for use by peers to all code created and use documentation tools available in the target language when documenting activities
Test code
- Design and document tests
- Capture and record test results

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills to

read and interpret

code standards and organisational guidelines

program specifications

write internal documentation

problemsolving skills to develop solutions for applications

technical skills to use integrated development environment

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of

documentation techniques

programming techniques

testing techniques

smallsize application development

Evidence Required

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

perform programming coding to create debug and test mediumsize applications

generate design and code documentation

test and confirm that created application meets program specifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

IDE for the determined language

specific tools and licences depending on particular platform and language

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 candidates application code test and documentation

verbal or written questioning of candidate on key programming concepts such as

syntax and language features

aggregate data types such as collections lists hash tables arrays and queues that are appropriate to the language studied

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 nonEnglish speaking background may need additional support

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Range Statement

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++ C# Java JavaScript Visual Basic (VB) VBScript.
Constructs may include:	iterations or loops nested control structures selection statements: if switch.
Data structures may include:	arrays collections dictionaries lists maps sets.
Arrays may include:	multi-dimensional arrays one-dimensional arrays.
Integrated development environment may include:	C++Builder CodeLite Eclipse JavaBuilder Microsoft Visual Studio NetBeans Xcode.
Organisational guidelines may include:	communication methods content of emails dispute resolution document procedures downloading information and accessing particular websites financial control mechanisms opening mail with attachments personal use of emails and internet access templates virus risk.
Documentation may include:	audit trails International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Australian Standards (AS) standards naming standards project management templates report writing version control.