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Elements and Performance Criteria

Code using advanced data structures
- Design dynamic data structures
- Implement and use dynamic data structures, including double-linked lists and binary trees for coding
Code using advanced algorithms
Write simple multi-process application
- 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 third-party libraries
Debug code
- 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
Document activities
Test code
Create an application
- 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

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to read and interpret program specifications

literacy skills to write technical documentation

problemsolving skills to solve bugs in program code

technical skills to

debug program and test code in specified language

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 thirdparty supplied library for standard programming features

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

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 programs 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 candidates program response to specifications

review of candidate design program and testing documentation

verbal or written questioning to determine candidates 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 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.

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.