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.
Required skills
analytical skills to translate requirements from problem space to machine space
communication skills to liaise with client
literacy skills to:
document results
read and interpret program specifications
problem-solving skills to debug problems with program code
technical skills to:
debug and test
use integrated development environment
use internal (code) documentation
use programs.
Required knowledge
processes and techniques related to the use of:
object-oriented programming concepts and language
small-size application development
graphical user interface (GUI) to interact with operator.
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#.net C++ Java Small Talk VB.NET. |
Standard-array processing algorithms may include: | insertion and deletion algorithms search. |
Integrated development environment may include: | Code Warrior Eclipse JBuilder J-Edit Visual C++ Visual Studio suite. |
Coding standards may include: | GNU Java. |
Design specification may include: | current system functionality technical requirements user problem statement. |
Object-oriented design document may include: | class diagrams supplementary specifications use-cases. |
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