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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

Communications where code is developed by CASE tool code generator or industry standard tools and delivered within the timebox and when specifications and implementation schedules for each module are compared and the functional requirements are confirmed according to project requirements

Evaluation and presentation of information eg when each completed transaction is built and demonstrated to endusers for revision within the agreed terms of reference

Ability to manage iterative changes in design by involving endusers in the development process

Prototyping tools skills for identifying analysing and evaluating a range of solutions

Required knowledge

Current industryaccepted prototyping tools with broad knowledge of general features and capabilities and detailed knowledge in some areas

Broad general knowledge of the client business domain eg when developing construction stage

Broad knowledge of three or more programming languages

Broad knowledge of the role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement

Broad knowledge of quality assurance practices eg when developing construction stage

Broad knowledge of three or more current industry development methodologies

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 following is essential

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the fundamentals and features of RAD Assessment must confirm the ability to build using RAD within the required timeframe and to technical and client specifications Highquality code should be produced

Supplementary questioning may be used during the assessment where necessary to ensure that all issues relating to quality issues were considered and appropriate choices made given the chosen RAD technique

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to

CASE tools

Prototyping software

Detailed user requirements

CASE repository to facilitate the reuse of templates and components

Code generator

Requirements document including model and scope

Context of and specific resources for assessment

RAD building for a software project should be carefully managed to deliver maximum benefit for cost and quality Selection of the most appropriate RAD tool will take into consideration the targeted platform or multiplatform options The breadth depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical andor management requirements evaluation and coordination would be characteristic

Assessment must ensure

The demonstration of competency may also require selfdirected application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment services and techniques for self and others

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions Group or team coordination may also be involved

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts andor technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services


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.

Applications may include but are not limited to:

commercial software applications

organisation-specific software; word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic, communication packages and presentation functionalities

RADtools may include:

CASE tool

code generators

User may include:

a person within a department

a department within the organisation

a third party

Appropriate person may include:

supervisor

teacher

authorised business representative

client

Specifications may include but is not limited to:

technical requirements

user problem statement

current system functionality

project plan

software requirements

metrics

RAD techniques may include:

CASE tools

iterative life cycles

prototyping

workshops

SWAT teams

timebox development methodology; and reuse of applications, templates and code