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ICTPRG418 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply intermediate programming skills in another language

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTPRG418 - Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out intermediate programming activities using another programming language. The language may be an object-oriented language.It applies to individuals who are programmers in a variety of fields and who are required to produce software programs.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 field of work and include access to:

software development environment

technical requirements.

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: Code using user-defined data structures
  • Design, define and use data structures that are aggregate of other data types
  • Code using array of user-defined data types
  • Use facilities in language to create, manipulate and destroy dynamic variables such as arrays
       
Element: Code using standard algorithms
  • Use modular programming approach to coding, including pass-by-reference parameter passing
  • Write code to create and manipulate 2-D array
  • Create and maintain sorted array and use language-provided facilities for sorting array of ordered elements
  • Code simple binary search technique for use with array of sorted data
  • Code binary file-handling solutions using random-access algorithms
       
Element: Debug code
  • Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment (IDE) to debug code
  • Use debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors
       
Element: Document activities
  • Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code and adhere to provided coding standard when documenting activities
  • Apply internal documentation, suitable for use by peers, to all code created
  • Use documentation tools available in target language when documenting activities
       
Element: Test code
  • Design and document tests
  • Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure compliance with program specification
  • Capture and record test results
       
Element: Create application
  • Build application in response to user requirement
  • Access multiple source-code files
  • Employ IDE project maintenance facilities or make files to automate program building
  • Develop program specification solution when provided with basic design document
  • Design algorithm and document, construct and test applications in response to problem description using target language
  • Document completed application
       


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. Code using user-defined data structures

1.1 Design, define and use data structures that are aggregate of other data types

1.2 Code using array of user-defined data types

1.3 Use facilities in language to create, manipulate and destroy dynamic variables such as arrays

2. Code using standard algorithms

2.1 Use modular programming approach to coding, including pass-by-reference parameter passing

2.2 Write code to create and manipulate 2-D array

2.3 Create and maintain sorted array and use language-provided facilities for sorting array of ordered elements

2.4 Code simple binary search technique for use with array of sorted data

2.5 Code binary file-handling solutions using random-access algorithms

3. Debug code

3.1 Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment (IDE) to debug code

3.2 Use debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors

4. Document activities

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

4.2 Apply internal documentation, suitable for use by peers, to all code created

4.3 Use documentation tools available in target language when documenting activities

5. Test code

5.1 Design and document tests

5.2 Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure compliance with program specification

5.3 Capture and record test results

6. Create application

6.1 Build application in response to user requirement

6.2 Access multiple source-code files

6.3 Employ IDE project maintenance facilities or make files to automate program building

6.4 Develop program specification solution when provided with basic design document

6.5 Design algorithm and document, construct and test applications in response to problem description using target language

6.6 Document completed application

Evidence of the ability to:

design and build application programs in response to a user specification, including:

coding using user-defined data structures and standard algorithms

debugging and testing the code

producing technical documentation of activities and completed application.

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 in detail:

dynamic variables

medium-size application development

standard array and file handling algorithms

user-defined data structures

describe a limited range of development methodologies and their application

outline the principles of language development.

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. Code using user-defined data structures

1.1 Design, define and use data structures that are aggregate of other data types

1.2 Code using array of user-defined data types

1.3 Use facilities in language to create, manipulate and destroy dynamic variables such as arrays

2. Code using standard algorithms

2.1 Use modular programming approach to coding, including pass-by-reference parameter passing

2.2 Write code to create and manipulate 2-D array

2.3 Create and maintain sorted array and use language-provided facilities for sorting array of ordered elements

2.4 Code simple binary search technique for use with array of sorted data

2.5 Code binary file-handling solutions using random-access algorithms

3. Debug code

3.1 Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment (IDE) to debug code

3.2 Use debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors

4. Document activities

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

4.2 Apply internal documentation, suitable for use by peers, to all code created

4.3 Use documentation tools available in target language when documenting activities

5. Test code

5.1 Design and document tests

5.2 Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure compliance with program specification

5.3 Capture and record test results

6. Create application

6.1 Build application in response to user requirement

6.2 Access multiple source-code files

6.3 Employ IDE project maintenance facilities or make files to automate program building

6.4 Develop program specification solution when provided with basic design document

6.5 Design algorithm and document, construct and test applications in response to problem description using target language

6.6 Document completed application

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
Design, define and use data structures that are aggregate of other data types 
Code using array of user-defined data types 
Use facilities in language to create, manipulate and destroy dynamic variables such as arrays 
Use modular programming approach to coding, including pass-by-reference parameter passing 
Write code to create and manipulate 2-D array 
Create and maintain sorted array and use language-provided facilities for sorting array of ordered elements 
Code simple binary search technique for use with array of sorted data 
Code binary file-handling solutions using random-access algorithms 
Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment (IDE) to debug code 
Use debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors 
Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code and adhere to provided coding standard when documenting activities 
Apply internal documentation, suitable for use by peers, to all code created 
Use documentation tools available in target language when documenting activities 
Design and document tests 
Undertake limited testing of produced code to ensure compliance with program specification 
Capture and record test results 
Build application in response to user requirement 
Access multiple source-code files 
Employ IDE project maintenance facilities or make files to automate program building 
Develop program specification solution when provided with basic design document 
Design algorithm and document, construct and test applications in response to problem description using target language 
Document completed application 

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