Application
This unit applies to people with responsibility for creating applications or games and includes creating code, using programming standards, testing and debugging.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply language syntax and layout | 1.1 Apply basic language syntax rules 1.2 Use language data types, operators and expressions to create clear and concise code 1.3 Apply variables and variable scope 1.4 Use library functions in a program 1.5 Use commenting to create clear meaning to code |
2. Apply control structures | 2.1 Apply language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs 2.2 Use logical operators to create expressions for use in selection and iteration constructs |
3. Code using standard algorithms | 3.1 Develop algorithms that use the sequence, selection and iteration constructs 3.2 Create and use arrays 3.3 Code standard sequential access algorithms for reading and writing text files, including end-of-file detection loops 3.4 Apply string manipulation |
4. Test code | 4.1 Use debugging techniques to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors 4.2 Create and conduct simple tests to confirm code meets design specification 4.3 Document the tests performed and results achieved |
5. Create an application or game | 5.1 Design an algorithm in response to basic program specifications 5.2 Develop the application or game to meet the program specification 5.3 Test and confirm that application or game meets the initial specifications |
Required Skills
Required skills
analytical skills to determine the requirements of the specification
communication skills to:
document the code
understand the client requirements
learning skills to research encountered problems independently
literacy skills to create program code that uses correct syntax
planning and organisational skills to complete the program within the required timeframe
problem-solving skills to translate the required outcomes of the specification into correct program code
technical skills to apply programming concepts.
Required knowledge
programming language syntax and command structure
small-sized application or game development.
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: apply programming language syntax, sequence, selection and iteration control structures to the development of an application or game produce an application or game that is designed and built from a provided program specification confirm that the created application or game meets the original program specifications and obtain user sign-off for completed program. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: requirement documents site documents software development tools currently used in industry, such as compiler and IDE 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: direct observation of candidate programming and debugging code verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of language syntax and programming constructs review of programs to assess candidate’s knowledge of language syntax and programming constructs review of an application or game developed by candidate to meet a specification. |
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.
Language may include: | C C++ Java VB. |
Variable scope may include: | global local local to code block. |
Library functions may include: | getch() printf, cout rand() SDL_BlitSurface() SDL_PollEvent(). |
Logical operators may include: | AND OR NOT. |
Arrays may include: | one-dimensional arrays: declare initialise loop through array elements use 2-D arrays. |
String manipulation may include: | converting strings to numbers searching a string for tokens splitting a string based on tokens stringing concatenation sub-strings. |
Debugging techniques may include: | printing variable information to screen or log using debugging tools provided by the integrated development environment (IDE). |
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.