This unit applies to programmers in a variety of IT areas who are required to develop software using RAD.
The selection and use of suitable RAD tools can have an impact on cost and quality of a software project and should be carefully selected and used with code projects.
Not applicable.
1. Determine RAD requirements | 1.1 Select and demonstrate use of the most suitable industry standard tool set 1.2 Implement a prioritised plan using a series of recursive stages of build and review for delivery of the system 1.3 Implement and incorporate a physical database 1.4 Identify, document and schedule modules to be implemented by incremental development techniques 1.5 Identify and formally allocate responsibilities to authorised user and suitably skilled builders for each module 1.6 Plan for and document the endorsement of reviews, administration schedules and development milestones |
2. Determine work metrics | 2.1 Set development goals 2.2 Seek and secure agreement on and adherence to single common notation 2.3 Determine tools, features and techniques most appropriate to the development environment 2.4 Facilitate, plan, develop and document version and change control methods 2.5 Facilitate training and exposure to the user participants via RAD |
3. Implement administration method | 3.1 Determine and reach agreement of stakeholders on the specifics 3.2 Confirm dates for milestones with stakeholders and secure with written agreement 3.3 Inform production system parties and secure with written acknowledgment 3.4 Administer and maintain relevant time recording and management methodologies |
Required skills
communication skills to:
liaise with stakeholders and users, especially when seeking agreement from all parties
facilitate training
literacy skills to interpret and write technical documents
planning and organisational skills to manage risk when a prioritised plan is implemented, using a series of recursive stages of build and review for delivery of the system
problem-solving skills to determine RAD requirements.
Required knowledge
broad knowledge of industry-accepted prototyping tools
detailed knowledge of:
client business
two or more programming languages
overview knowledge of:
quality assurance practices
two or more current industry development methodologies.
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: use RAD tools and prototyping methods in order to meet client requirements document the outcomes of the RAD. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: computer-aided software engineering tools (CASE) repository to facilitate the re-use of templates and components CASE tools detailed user requirements prototyping software requirements document, including model and scope 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: observation of candidate participating in RAD review of candidate’s documentation of RAD process verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of: client business requirement RAD process. |
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. |
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.
Tool set may include: | bug analyser code beautifier compiler integrated development environment test harness software. |
System may include: | application service provider (ASP) applications databases gateways internet service provider (ISP) operating system servers. |
Database may include: | commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) database packages object-relational databases proprietary databases relational databases. |
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. |
Stakeholders may include: | development team project team sponsor user. |
Programming and software development
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.