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ICTPRG406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTPRG406 - Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language, including tool usage, documentation, debugging, and testing techniques.It applies to individuals who are programmers in a variety of fields and who are required to produce simple programs in object-oriented languages.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:

the software development environment

software packages.

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: Apply basic language syntax and layout
  • Apply basic language syntax rules and best practices
  • Select and use language data types, operators and expressions, in order to create clear and concise code
  • Use the appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs
  • Use a modular programming approach within member or function logic
  • Apply arrays, including arrays of objects to introductory programming tasks
  • Use standard-array processing algorithms
  • Use the facilities of the language to read and write data, from and to, text files, and record the outcomes
       
Element: Apply basic object-oriented principles in the target language
  • Implement a class that contains primitive member or instance variables
  • Implement a class that contains multiple options for object construction
  • Implement a class that uses user-defined aggregation (object instance or member variables)
  • Use the facilities of the language to implement inheritance, to at least two levels
  • Use polymorphism at a simple level through inheritance, to enable the easy extension of the code
       
Element: Debug the code
  • Use the language debugging facilities of an integrated development environment (IDE)
  • Interpret the compiler or interpreter messages to resolve syntax errors, and use debugging techniques to resolve logic errors
       
Element: Document the activities
  • Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code, and adhere to the provided coding standards, when documenting activities
  • Apply internal documentation to all the code created, and use the documentation tools available in the target language, when documenting activities
       
Element: Test the code
  • Create and conduct simple tests, to confirm that the code meets the design specification
  • Document the tests performed and the results achieved
       
Element: Create an application
  • Develop a solution, when provided with a basic object-oriented design document
  • Refer to the appropriate documentation for the language
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Apply basic language syntax and layout

1.1 Apply basic language syntax rules and best practices

1.2 Select and use language data types, operators and expressions, in order to create clear and concise code

1.3 Use the appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs

1.4 Use a modular programming approach within member or function logic

1.5 Apply arrays, including arrays of objects to introductory programming tasks

1.6 Use standard-array processing algorithms

1.7 Use the facilities of the language to read and write data, from and to, text files, and record the outcomes

2. Apply basic object-oriented principles in the target language

2.1 Implement a class that contains primitive member or instance variables

2.2 Implement a class that contains multiple options for object construction

2.3 Implement a class that uses user-defined aggregation (object instance or member variables)

2.4 Use the facilities of the language to implement inheritance, to at least two levels

2.5 Use polymorphism at a simple level through inheritance, to enable the easy extension of the code

3. Debug the code

3.1 Use the language debugging facilities of an integrated development environment (IDE)

3.2 Interpret the compiler or interpreter messages to resolve syntax errors, and use debugging techniques to resolve logic errors

4. Document the activities

4.1 Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code, and adhere to the provided coding standards, when documenting activities

4.2 Apply internal documentation to all the code created, and use the documentation tools available in the target language, when documenting activities

5. Test the code

5.1 Create and conduct simple tests, to confirm that the code meets the design specification

5.2 Document the tests performed and the results achieved

6. Create an application

6.1 Develop a solution, when provided with a basic object-oriented design document

6.2 Refer to the appropriate documentation for the language

Evidence of the ability to:

use an application program to design, and build, standard reusable software modules in response to a design specification

generate the code, and the documentation

undertake testing and debugging, to meet specifications.

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:

describe the processes and techniques related to object-oriented programming, including the concepts and language used

describe the process for developing small-size applications

identify and outline the key features of a graphical user interface (GUI), for interaction with an operator.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Apply basic language syntax and layout

1.1 Apply basic language syntax rules and best practices

1.2 Select and use language data types, operators and expressions, in order to create clear and concise code

1.3 Use the appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs

1.4 Use a modular programming approach within member or function logic

1.5 Apply arrays, including arrays of objects to introductory programming tasks

1.6 Use standard-array processing algorithms

1.7 Use the facilities of the language to read and write data, from and to, text files, and record the outcomes

2. Apply basic object-oriented principles in the target language

2.1 Implement a class that contains primitive member or instance variables

2.2 Implement a class that contains multiple options for object construction

2.3 Implement a class that uses user-defined aggregation (object instance or member variables)

2.4 Use the facilities of the language to implement inheritance, to at least two levels

2.5 Use polymorphism at a simple level through inheritance, to enable the easy extension of the code

3. Debug the code

3.1 Use the language debugging facilities of an integrated development environment (IDE)

3.2 Interpret the compiler or interpreter messages to resolve syntax errors, and use debugging techniques to resolve logic errors

4. Document the activities

4.1 Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code, and adhere to the provided coding standards, when documenting activities

4.2 Apply internal documentation to all the code created, and use the documentation tools available in the target language, when documenting activities

5. Test the code

5.1 Create and conduct simple tests, to confirm that the code meets the design specification

5.2 Document the tests performed and the results achieved

6. Create an application

6.1 Develop a solution, when provided with a basic object-oriented design document

6.2 Refer to the appropriate documentation for the language

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
Apply basic language syntax rules and best practices 
Select and use language data types, operators and expressions, in order to create clear and concise code 
Use the appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs 
Use a modular programming approach within member or function logic 
Apply arrays, including arrays of objects to introductory programming tasks 
Use standard-array processing algorithms 
Use the facilities of the language to read and write data, from and to, text files, and record the outcomes 
Implement a class that contains primitive member or instance variables 
Implement a class that contains multiple options for object construction 
Implement a class that uses user-defined aggregation (object instance or member variables) 
Use the facilities of the language to implement inheritance, to at least two levels 
Use polymorphism at a simple level through inheritance, to enable the easy extension of the code 
Use the language debugging facilities of an integrated development environment (IDE) 
Interpret the compiler or interpreter messages to resolve syntax errors, and use debugging techniques to resolve logic errors 
Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code, and adhere to the provided coding standards, when documenting activities 
Apply internal documentation to all the code created, and use the documentation tools available in the target language, when documenting activities 
Create and conduct simple tests, to confirm that the code meets the design specification 
Document the tests performed and the results achieved 
Develop a solution, when provided with a basic object-oriented design document 
Refer to the appropriate documentation for the language 

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