Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICAB5227B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply advanced programming skills in another language

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAB5227B - Apply advanced programming skills in another language
Description This unit defines the competency required to undertake advanced programming tasks using a selected choice of another programming language. The second language may be an object-oriented language.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Code using advanced data structures
  • Design, implement and use dynamic data structures, including double linked lists and binary trees for coding
       
Element: Code using advanced algorithms
  • Code using hashing techniques
  • Consider and record the advantages and disadvantages of at least three sorting algorithms
  • Code at least one sorting algorithm
  • Code advanced searching techniques for use with complex data structures
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Use third party libraries
  • Use a third-party library in the construction of an application
  • Reference third-party documentation
  • Use procedural techniques to write an application to work within a GUI environment
       
Element: Debug code
  • Use an integrated developmentenvironment debugging facilities or a standalone debugger
  • Use program debugging techniques to detect and resolve errors of syntactical, logical and design origin
       
Element: Document activities
  • Demonstrate use of source code version control
  • Demonstrate adherence to guidelines for developing maintainable code and to a set of provided codingstandards
  • Apply internal documentation suitable for consumption by peers to all code created and utilising documentation tools available in the target language
       
Element: Test code
  • Design and document tests to be undertaken
  • Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure program specification is complied with
  • Capture test results
       
Element: Create an application
  • Develop a solution from a program specification design document
  • Design the algorithm, construct and test applications in response to a problem description and language
       


Evidence Required

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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 following is essential:

Assessment must confirm that application programs are designed and built from a provided problem scenario and program specification.

Design and code documentation must be generated. Testing must confirm that created application meets original specification and solves original problem.

Evidence for this competency includes tool usage, documentation, debugging and testing techniques in support of the programming activities.

Assessment must confirm competency in all areas of the software development cycle. Code-only solutions are not acceptable.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:

Software development environment

Technical requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Programming languages form the underpinning software infrastructure of all computer data processing.

It is important that the stages of the development methodology are followed within the scope of any project or scenario, and the relevant supporting documentation produced.

The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

Assessment must ensure:

The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Understand development methodologies and their application in a broad context of programming

Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge of language development models

Support development methodology related to a programming project

Thoroughly document all aspects of the programming methodology.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Reading and interpreting program specifications

Development environment usage

Working with version control

Programming techniques

Documentation techniques

Advanced debugging techniques

Advanced testing techniques

Required knowledge

Selected programming language

Large size application development

Developing in a GUI environment

Complex data structures

Use of third-party supplied library

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.

Integrated development environment may include but is not limited to:

C

VB

Visual C++

Visual Studio suite

Eclipse

J-Edit

Code Warrior

Coding standards may include:

C coding standard

GNU coding standard

Mechanism may include:

sockets

pipes

Language may include but is not limited to:

C

VB

Java

C++

Small Talk

VB.net

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Design, implement and use dynamic data structures, including double linked lists and binary trees for coding 
Code using hashing techniques 
Consider and record the advantages and disadvantages of at least three sorting algorithms 
Code at least one sorting algorithm 
Code advanced searching techniques for use with complex data structures 
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 a third-party library in the construction of an application 
Reference third-party documentation 
Use procedural techniques to write an application to work within a GUI environment 
Use an integrated developmentenvironment debugging facilities or a standalone debugger 
Use program debugging techniques to detect and resolve errors of syntactical, logical and design origin 
Demonstrate use of source code version control 
Demonstrate adherence to guidelines for developing maintainable code and to a set of provided codingstandards 
Apply internal documentation suitable for consumption by peers to all code created and utilising documentation tools available in the target language 
Design and document tests to be undertaken 
Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure program specification is complied with 
Capture test results 
Develop a solution from a program specification design document 
Design the algorithm, construct and test applications in response to a problem description and language 

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