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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop algorithms to represent a solution to a given problem
   • Develop an algorithm that is an exact and sufficient description of the solution
   • Develop an algorithm that takes account of all possible situations
   • Develop an algorithm that is guaranteed to end
2. Describe the structures of the algorithms
   • Use structures, sequence, selection and iteration
   • Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem
3. Design and write the script or code
   • Create an abstract design, to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process
   • Review the abstract design for any omissions or errors
   • Translate the abstract design to the chosen language
   • Create the internal documentation
4. Verify and review the script or code
   • Check the script or code, for syntax and semantic errors
   • Identify any areas that are not covered, or are covered incorrectly, in the script or code
5. Document the script or code
   • Create technical-level documentation
   • Create user-level documentation

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop an algorithmic statement of a solution, for a set process

produce a functional script to automate a set process

document this script for internal and external stakeholders.

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 debugging for a variety of scripting scenarios

describe the principles of algorithms, and their application, in computer programming

describe scripting language syntax

identify and describe scripting techniques.

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