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

ICANWK409A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Create scripts for networking

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICANWK409A - Create scripts for networking
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake scripted programming tasks for networking-related activities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those employed in network or systems administration roles.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Develop algorithms to represent solutions to a given problem
  • Consult with client and key stakeholders to identify the problem and associated script requirements
  • Employ abbreviated software development cycle to script creation
  • Develop an algorithm to solve the problem and meet client requirements
  • Develop an algorithm which takes account of expected possible situations
  • Develop an algorithm which is guaranteed to end
  • Demonstrate use of structure, sequence, selection and iteration
       
Element: Create code
  • Select appropriate scripting language
  • Demonstrate understanding and application of basic language syntax rules and best practices
  • Select and use language data types, operators and expressions to create clear and concise code
  • Use techniques of selection, iteration and sequence to control script execution flow
  • Use techniques for sequential file input and output to retrieve and store information
  • Obtain and use user input to affect the operation of the script
  • Apply internal document principles to created code
  • Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code when creating scripts
  • Adhere to coding standards when creating scripts
       
Element: Use operating system tools
  • Use searching and sorting tools to select information from the logging output of operating system (OS)
  • Implement controls to ensure that where significant events occur, script creates and maintains a log of operations via operating system logging mechanism
  • Register and run scripts with OS scheduling facility
       
Element: Test and debug code
  • Engineer, document and conduct simple tests to confirm code meets design specification
  • Identify areas that are not covered or are covered incorrectly in the script
  • Take action to ensure that code complies with security policy
  • Take action to ensure that code operates with proper permissions
  • Use script debugging techniques suitable for use with scripting language to detect and resolve errors of syntactical, logical and design origin
       
Element: Document script
  • Create technical-level documentation
  • Create user-level documentation
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

develop an algorithmic statement of a solution for a set process

design, document, construct and test a small single-purpose 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.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

technical requirements

software development environment

software testing environment

appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified 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:

verbal or written questioning of required skills and knowledge, such as: algorithm design, structured control constructs, basic scripting development methodologies and their application

evaluation of algorithm design

evaluation of a small single-purpose OS utility application

evaluation of completed test plan and documentation.

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 non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with external and external personnel to discuss problems and requirements

literacy skills to:

produce and evaluate technical documents

produce user and peer documentation

problem-solving and contingency-management skills to:

debug syntax and semantic errors in the program during testing

develop algorithmic solutions to a given problem

technical skills to:

create scripts to automate operating system tasks

execute scripts

interact with user via script

manipulate and extract information contained in files

use inbuilt scripting options for a variety of scenarios.

Required knowledge

overview knowledge:

algorithm design

operating system components, such as command line interface, log files, program scheduling utilities, development methodologies, tools and utilities and testing methods

debugging for a variety of scripting scenarios

programming structured control constructs: sequence, selection, iteration

scripting techniques and language syntax.

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.

Client may include:

external organisations

information and communications technology (ICT) company

individuals

internal departments

internal employees

service industry.

Stakeholders may include:

development team

information technology (IT) manager or representative

network engineer

project team

systems administrator

user.

Algorithm may include:

flow chart

pseudocode

structured English.

Scripting language may include:

C, C++

JavaScript

Linux shell scripts

Perl

Python

VBScript

VB.Net

Windows PowerShell.

Organisational guidelines may include:

communication methods

content of emails

dispute resolution

document procedures and templates

downloading information and accessing particular websites

financial control mechanisms

opening mail with attachments

personal use of emails and internet access

virus risk.

Coding standards may include:

GNU coding standard

Java coding standard

organisation standards.

Operating system may include:

Linux

Mac

Novell

Windows.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Consult with client and key stakeholders to identify the problem and associated script requirements 
Employ abbreviated software development cycle to script creation 
Develop an algorithm to solve the problem and meet client requirements 
Develop an algorithm which takes account of expected possible situations 
Develop an algorithm which is guaranteed to end 
Demonstrate use of structure, sequence, selection and iteration 
Select appropriate scripting language 
Demonstrate understanding and application of basic language syntax rules and best practices 
Select and use language data types, operators and expressions to create clear and concise code 
Use techniques of selection, iteration and sequence to control script execution flow 
Use techniques for sequential file input and output to retrieve and store information 
Obtain and use user input to affect the operation of the script 
Apply internal document principles to created code 
Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code when creating scripts 
Adhere to coding standards when creating scripts 
Use searching and sorting tools to select information from the logging output of operating system (OS) 
Implement controls to ensure that where significant events occur, script creates and maintains a log of operations via operating system logging mechanism 
Register and run scripts with OS scheduling facility 
Engineer, document and conduct simple tests to confirm code meets design specification 
Identify areas that are not covered or are covered incorrectly in the script 
Take action to ensure that code complies with security policy 
Take action to ensure that code operates with proper permissions 
Use script debugging techniques suitable for use with scripting language to detect and resolve errors of syntactical, logical and design origin 
Create technical-level documentation 
Create user-level documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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