ICAPRG603A
Create cloud computing services

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, build, test and deploy web services and cloud computing applications to specification.

Application

This unit applies to individuals required to create and install web services and cloud computing applications in their job as a computer programmer.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Design web service or cloud computing application

1.1 Gather requirements for the web service or cloud computing application

1.2 Determine the development environment and tools to create web service or cloud computing application

1.3 Define architecture and framework

1.4 Define protocols

2. Build web service

2.1 Itemise required functionality

2.2 Build web service in the determined environment to meet required functionality

3. Build cloud computing application

3.1 Determine required functionality

3.2 Build cloud computing application in the determined environment to meet the required functionality

4. Test web service or cloud computing application

4.1 Test web service or cloud computing application for overall functionality according to requirements

4.2 Iterate design or build until test results meet requirements

5. Deploy web service or cloud computing application

5.1 Deploy web service or cloud computing application to the specified environment

5.2 Publish web service or cloud computing application to the specified environment

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to:

examine and define system requirements

review requirements and determine appropriate solution

communication skills to:

interact with developer to determine system requirements

interact with end user or client to determine system requirement

literacy skills to read technical specifications

planning and organisational skills to perform tasks according to the project plan

problem-solving skills to:

address common problems in operating a web service or cloud computing application

perform basic debugging skill, such as defining simple problem, locating source of the problem, and providing solution to problems

research skills to find and evaluate technologies to meet system requirements

technical skills to:

access databases and manipulate data

create applications using basic programming techniques

create web pages using hypertext markup language (HTML) and cascading style sheet (CSS)

perform basic operations within a web environment

use an integrated development environment (IDE).

Required knowledge

development tools to produce services deployable from the internet (cloud computing)

internet infrastructure

object-oriented programming

overview knowledge of:

database access and manipulation

HTML

eXtensible markup language (XML).

Evidence Required

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:

design, build, test and deploy a web service to specification that can be accessed and used from a separate web application

design, build, test and deploy a cloud computing application to specification that can be accessed from a variety of portals

document the completed development.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

specific requirements, including client and functionality requirements

IDE for the determined language

database server with tools to access data source and develop queries

web server for determined environment

internet and web browser

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:

evaluation of candidate’s:

web service code, test and deployment

cloud computing application code, test and deployment

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of:

web services

coding standards

cloud computing

review of candidate’s completed documentation.

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.


Range Statement

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.

Gather requirements may include:

interviews

observation

questionnaires

requirements already documented

reviewing existing documentation.

Development environment may include:

AJAX

Eclipse incorporating Java

HTML, XHTML and CSS

JavaScript

JSP

Microsoft Visual Studio incorporating ASP, C#, Visual Basic

PHP

Python.

Architecture may include:

capacity considerations

network topology

operating system

public or private network

scalability

security model

web server, such as IIS or Apache.

Framework may include:

.NET

Apache Axis

Apache CXF

Halycon

Hessain

Web Services Interoperability Technology

WSO2 WSF/PHP.

Protocols may include:

representational state transfer (REST)

simple object access protocol (SOAP)

universal description, discovery and integration (UDDI)

web processing service (WPS)

web services description language (WSDL).


Sectors

Programming and software development


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

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.