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

ICAPRG514A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for software development using rapid application development

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAPRG514A - Prepare for software development using rapid application development
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out rapid application development (RAD), in the context of preparing for software development.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to programmers in a variety of IT areas who are required to develop software using RAD.The selection and use of suitable RAD tools can have an impact on cost and quality of a software project and should be carefully selected and used with code projects.
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: Determine RAD requirements
  • Select and demonstrate use of the most suitable industry standard tool set
  • Implement a prioritised plan using a series of recursive stages of build and review for delivery of the system
  • Implement and incorporate a physical database
  • Identify, document and schedule modules to be implemented by incremental development techniques
  • Identify and formally allocate responsibilities to authorised user and suitably skilled builders for each module
  • Plan for and document the endorsement of reviews, administration schedules and development milestones
       
Element: Determine work metrics
  • Set development goals
  • Seek and secure agreement on and adherence to single common notation
  • Determine tools, features and techniques most appropriate to the development environment
  • Facilitate, plan, develop and document version and change control methods
  • Facilitate training and exposure to the user participants via RAD
       
Element: Implement administration method
  • Determine and reach agreement of stakeholders on the specifics
  • Confirm dates for milestones with stakeholders and secure with written agreement
  • Inform production system parties and secure with written acknowledgment
  • Administer and maintain relevant time recording and management methodologies
       


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:

use RAD tools and prototyping methods in order to meet client requirements

document the outcomes of the RAD.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

computer-aided software engineering tools (CASE) repository to facilitate the re-use of templates and components

CASE tools

detailed user requirements

prototyping software

requirements document, including model and scope

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment 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:

observation of candidate participating in RAD

review of candidate’s documentation of RAD process

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of:

client business requirement

RAD process.

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 stakeholders and users, especially when seeking agreement from all parties

facilitate training

literacy skills to interpret and write technical documents

planning and organisational skills to manage risk when a prioritised plan is implemented, using a series of recursive stages of build and review for delivery of the system

problem-solving skills to determine RAD requirements.

Required knowledge

broad knowledge of industry-accepted prototyping tools

detailed knowledge of:

client business

two or more programming languages

overview knowledge of:

quality assurance practices

two or more current industry development methodologies.

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.

Tool set may include:

bug analyser

code beautifier

compiler

integrated development environment

test harness software.

System may include:

application service provider (ASP)

applications

databases

gateways

internet service provider (ISP)

operating system

servers.

Database may include:

commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) database packages

object-relational databases

proprietary databases

relational databases.

Documentation may follow:

audit trails

client training

International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Australian Standards (AS) standards

maintaining equipment inventory

naming standards

project management templates and report writing

satisfaction reports

version control.

Stakeholders may include:

development team

project team

sponsor

user.

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
Select and demonstrate use of the most suitable industry standard tool set 
Implement a prioritised plan using a series of recursive stages of build and review for delivery of the system 
Implement and incorporate a physical database 
Identify, document and schedule modules to be implemented by incremental development techniques 
Identify and formally allocate responsibilities to authorised user and suitably skilled builders for each module 
Plan for and document the endorsement of reviews, administration schedules and development milestones 
Set development goals 
Seek and secure agreement on and adherence to single common notation 
Determine tools, features and techniques most appropriate to the development environment 
Facilitate, plan, develop and document version and change control methods 
Facilitate training and exposure to the user participants via RAD 
Determine and reach agreement of stakeholders on the specifics 
Confirm dates for milestones with stakeholders and secure with written agreement 
Inform production system parties and secure with written acknowledgment 
Administer and maintain relevant time recording and management methodologies 

Forms

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