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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop algorithms to represent solutions to a given problem
  2. Create code
  3. Use operating system tools
  4. Test and debug code
  5. Document script

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop an algorithmic statement of a solution for a set process

design, document, construct and test a small single purpose operating system (OS) utility application in response to a problem description

create scripted programs that access information stored in files on the system and use system utility programs to sort or find information within these files

validate and record script results.

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


Knowledge Evidence

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

summarise the principles of algorithm design

identify and describe operating system components and processes, including:

command line interface

log files

program scheduling utilities

development methodologies

tools and utilities

testing methods

explain debugging for a variety of scripting scenarios

outline programming structured control constructs: sequence, selection and iteration

summarise scripting techniques and language syntax.