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ICTPRG409 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop mobile applications

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTPRG409 - Develop mobile applications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, debug, test, and deploy applications for hand-held devices, using development platform environments.It applies to individuals who work as mobile device application developers. They may be programmers, game developers, designers, or testers who are working in the area of mobile applications development.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:

mobile devices or simulators

an integrated development environment (IDE)

the internet, and web services

the server system, with sufficient privileges to deploy applications

specific tools and licences for platform.

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: Define a platform
  • Determine the target platform for the hand-held device
  • Choose and evaluate a development environment, based on the target platform and hardware
  • Prepare and configure the application development environment
       
Element: Design the user interface for a mobile application
  • Create views for different screen orientations and resolutions
  • Integrate the appropriate navigation techniques
  • Design the page layout and content
  • Integrate the appropriate user input techniques
       
Element: Permit the personalisation of parameters
  • Write the code to allow users to configure application settings
  • Write the code to allow users to configure application output, such as text size, brightness, and sound effects
       
Element: Build a user interface for a mobile application
  • Itemise the required functionality
  • Build a user interface, in the determined development environment to fulfil this functionality
       
Element: Connect to the data sources
  • Bind controls to data sources
  • Persist data using extensible markup language (XML) serialisation
  • Access remote data using XML web services
       
Element: Test and debug a mobile device application
  • Test the application for overall functionality, according to the requirements
  • Iterate the application design, or build, until the test results meet the requirements
       
Element: Deploy a mobile device application
  • Create an application packaging for deployment
  • Deploy an application to target devices
       


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. Define a platform

1.1 Determine the target platform for the hand-held device

1.2 Choose and evaluate a development environment, based on the target platform and hardware

1.3 Prepare and configure the application development environment

2. Design the user interface for a mobile application

2.1 Create views for different screen orientations and resolutions

2.2 Integrate the appropriate navigation techniques

2.3 Design the page layout and content

2.4 Integrate the appropriate user input techniques

3. Permit the personalisation of parameters

3.1 Write the code to allow users to configure application settings

3.2 Write the code to allow users to configure application output, such as text size, brightness, and sound effects

4. Build a user interface for a mobile application

4.1 Itemise the required functionality

4.2 Build a user interface, in the determined development environment to fulfil this functionality

5. Connect to the data sources

5.1 Bind controls to data sources

5.2 Persist data using extensible markup language (XML) serialisation

5.3 Access remote data using XML web services

6. Test and debug a mobile device application

6.1 Test the application for overall functionality, according to the requirements

6.2 Iterate the application design, or build, until the test results meet the requirements

7. Deploy a mobile device application

7.1 Create an application packaging for deployment

7.2 Deploy an application to target devices

Evidence of the ability to:

identify the relevant mobile platform

determine, prepare and configure a development environment

design and build an application for the platform

test and debug the application, to ensure that it meets requirements

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 considerations of mobile device hardware and networking, when programming

summarise the principles of object-oriented programming

describe user-interface design principles

describe extensible markup language (XML) programming and web services

explain the language integration for web design including:

hypertext markup language (HTML)

JavaScript

cascading style sheet (CSS)

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX)

identify and describe contemporary mobile platforms including:

mobile phones

pocket and tablet personal computers

digital assistants.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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. Define a platform

1.1 Determine the target platform for the hand-held device

1.2 Choose and evaluate a development environment, based on the target platform and hardware

1.3 Prepare and configure the application development environment

2. Design the user interface for a mobile application

2.1 Create views for different screen orientations and resolutions

2.2 Integrate the appropriate navigation techniques

2.3 Design the page layout and content

2.4 Integrate the appropriate user input techniques

3. Permit the personalisation of parameters

3.1 Write the code to allow users to configure application settings

3.2 Write the code to allow users to configure application output, such as text size, brightness, and sound effects

4. Build a user interface for a mobile application

4.1 Itemise the required functionality

4.2 Build a user interface, in the determined development environment to fulfil this functionality

5. Connect to the data sources

5.1 Bind controls to data sources

5.2 Persist data using extensible markup language (XML) serialisation

5.3 Access remote data using XML web services

6. Test and debug a mobile device application

6.1 Test the application for overall functionality, according to the requirements

6.2 Iterate the application design, or build, until the test results meet the requirements

7. Deploy a mobile device application

7.1 Create an application packaging for deployment

7.2 Deploy an application to target devices

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
Determine the target platform for the hand-held device 
Choose and evaluate a development environment, based on the target platform and hardware 
Prepare and configure the application development environment 
Create views for different screen orientations and resolutions 
Integrate the appropriate navigation techniques 
Design the page layout and content 
Integrate the appropriate user input techniques 
Write the code to allow users to configure application settings 
Write the code to allow users to configure application output, such as text size, brightness, and sound effects 
Itemise the required functionality 
Build a user interface, in the determined development environment to fulfil this functionality 
Bind controls to data sources 
Persist data using extensible markup language (XML) serialisation 
Access remote data using XML web services 
Test the application for overall functionality, according to the requirements 
Iterate the application design, or build, until the test results meet the requirements 
Create an application packaging for deployment 
Deploy an application to target devices 

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