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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine specification of GUI
   • Review GUI requirements
   • Review organisational standards for GUI
   • Determine the back-end for interfacing with the GUI
   • Determine the functionality of the GUI, including back-end interface
   • Determine the application development language for writing the GUI
   • Determine type and level of documentation required
2. Design GUI to specification
   • Design the GUI incorporating the required functionality
   • Document design outcomes
3. Build GUI to specification
   • 3.1 Build the GUI with the required functionality in the determined language, using the toolkit's classes or widgets, containers and other pertinent features
4. Test and document GUI to meet specification
   • Test GUI for overall functionality according to requirements
   • Iterate GUI design or build until test results meet requirements
   • Produce technical documentation for the GUI

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

build a graphical user interface (GUI) to requirements

demonstrate a GUI in concept and compiled form, using appropriate development tools to assist GUI construction

develop appropriate documentation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain and apply object oriented programming concepts

identify the system properties

describe the features of application programming interface (API)

identify the issues relating to copyright and intellectual property

discuss code of practice relevant to the computer industry

discuss the Commonwealth and State privacy and information access legislation applicable to the job role.

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