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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse behaviour of objects
  2. Prepare state model
  3. Describe roles and responsibilities of classes
  4. Iterate and review the object model

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to present information and liaise with colleagues

literacy skills to analyse evaluate and present information when documenting behaviour scenarios

problemsolving skills to specify and develop classes objects and system abstract data types

research skills to specify analyse and evaluate broad features of a particular business domain and best practice in program development

technical skills to

develop class relationships

prepare diagrams for class object module and process

prepare interaction diagrams

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of

configuration management

current industryaccepted objectoriented methodologies

current program development methodologies

detailed knowledge of

data modelling techniques

objectoriented analysis tools

quality assurance practices

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

specify and model abstract data types

specify the interface between classes and objects

document the result

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

business system and user requirement

unified modelling language UML modelling tool

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

direct observation of identifying classes objects and abstract data types and preparing class object module and process diagrams

verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of roles and responsibilities of classes

review of documented model

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.

Documentation may follow:

audit trails

client training

International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Australian Standards (AS) standards

maintaining equipment inventory

naming standards

project-management templates and report writing

satisfaction reports

version control.

Standards may include:

ISO, IEC and AS standards

organisational standards

project standards.

Requirements may refer to:

business

network

people in the organisation

system.

Specifications may include:

current system functionality

technical requirements

user-problem statement.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

supervisor.