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

ICTPRG405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Automate processes

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTPRG405 - Automate processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write scripts to automate solutions, by using basic scripting processes, and application-specific scripting options.It applies to individuals who may work in information and communications technology (ICT) support roles and who are required to automate tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the programming and software development industry, and include access to:

applications capable of being scripted, or having their own scripting language

templates for automating processes

executable scripts for set repeat time slices, single runs or break-out loops

debugging tools.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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 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
       
Element: Describe the structures of the algorithms
  • Use structures, sequence, selection and iteration
  • Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Document the script or code
  • 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop algorithms to represent a solution to a given problem

1.1 Develop an algorithm that is an exact and sufficient description of the solution

1.2 Develop an algorithm that takes account of all possible situations

1.3 Develop an algorithm that is guaranteed to end

2. Describe the structures of the algorithms

2.1 Use structures, sequence, selection and iteration

2.2 Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem

3. Design and write the script or code

3.1 Create an abstract design, to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process

3.2 Review the abstract design for any omissions or errors

3.3 Translate the abstract design to the chosen language

3.4 Create the internal documentation

4. Verify and review the script or code

4.1 Check the script or code, for syntax and semantic errors

4.2 Identify any areas that are not covered, or are covered incorrectly, in the script or code

5. Document the script or code

5.1 Create technical-level documentation

5.2 Create user-level documentation

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.

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.

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop algorithms to represent a solution to a given problem

1.1 Develop an algorithm that is an exact and sufficient description of the solution

1.2 Develop an algorithm that takes account of all possible situations

1.3 Develop an algorithm that is guaranteed to end

2. Describe the structures of the algorithms

2.1 Use structures, sequence, selection and iteration

2.2 Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem

3. Design and write the script or code

3.1 Create an abstract design, to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process

3.2 Review the abstract design for any omissions or errors

3.3 Translate the abstract design to the chosen language

3.4 Create the internal documentation

4. Verify and review the script or code

4.1 Check the script or code, for syntax and semantic errors

4.2 Identify any areas that are not covered, or are covered incorrectly, in the script or code

5. Document the script or code

5.1 Create technical-level documentation

5.2 Create user-level documentation

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
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 
Use structures, sequence, selection and iteration 
Use structures to describe algorithmic solutions to a problem 
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 
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 
Create technical-level documentation 
Create user-level documentation 

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