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

ICAPRG524A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAPRG524A - Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse requirements and produce a set of high-level object-oriented class specifications.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to systems designers who are required to develop object designs as part of the systems design process.
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: Analyse behaviour of objects
  • Analyse behaviour scenarios and prepare documentation according to standards
  • Identify classes, objects and abstract data types according to requirements
  • Prepare class, object, module and process diagrams according to specifications
       
Element: Prepare state model
  • Analyse data requirements and iterate data flows
  • Prepare state-transition diagrams according to standards
  • Improve abstract data types and specifications
       
Element: Describe roles and responsibilities of classes
  • Review functional requirements, assign responsibilities and update class structures
  • Specify interface and class communication requirements
  • Prepare interaction diagrams according to standards
       
Element: Iterate and review the object model
  • Review current object model, class functionality and data transformation
  • Identify and develop class relationships, priorities and inheritance hierarchy
  • Review class-service requirements and initial test criteria
  • Identify object processes and reuse classes
  • Document model and forward to appropriate person
       


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:

specify and model abstract data types

specify the interface between classes and objects

document the result.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

business, system and user requirement

unified modelling language (UML) modelling tool

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:

direct observation of identifying classes, objects and abstract data types and preparing class, object, module and process diagrams

verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of roles and responsibilities of classes

review of documented model.

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

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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 present information and liaise with colleagues

literacy skills to analyse, evaluate and present information when documenting behaviour scenarios

problem-solving skills to specify and develop classes, objects and system abstract data types

research skills to specify, analyse and evaluate broad features of a particular business domain and best practice in program development

technical skills to:

develop class relationships

prepare diagrams for class, object, module and process

prepare interaction diagrams.

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of:

configuration management

current industry-accepted object-oriented methodologies

current program development methodologies

detailed knowledge of:

data modelling techniques

object-oriented analysis tools

quality assurance practices.

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.

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.

Standards may include:

ISO, IEC and AS standards

organisational standards

project standards.

Requirements may refer to:

business

network

people in the organisation

system.

Specifications may include:

current system functionality

technical requirements

user-problem statement.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

supervisor.

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
Analyse behaviour scenarios and prepare documentation according to standards 
Identify classes, objects and abstract data types according to requirements 
Prepare class, object, module and process diagrams according to specifications 
Analyse data requirements and iterate data flows 
Prepare state-transition diagrams according to standards 
Improve abstract data types and specifications 
Review functional requirements, assign responsibilities and update class structures 
Specify interface and class communication requirements 
Prepare interaction diagrams according to standards 
Review current object model, class functionality and data transformation 
Identify and develop class relationships, priorities and inheritance hierarchy 
Review class-service requirements and initial test criteria 
Identify object processes and reuse classes 
Document model and forward to appropriate person 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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