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Use a library or pre-existing components

Use a library or pre-existing components

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAPRG413A
State Code
D8005
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
06/10/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and incorporate reuse components from a library or other source as part of a software project.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential reuse units
  • 1.1 Analyse project design and functionality to identify reuse components
  • 1.2 Source reuse components with desired functionality
2. Evaluate reuse components for suitability in parent project
  • 2.1 Evaluate reuse component or libraries for suitability for use within the parent software project
  • 2.2 Compare functionality of each potential reuse component to functionality required by parent project
  • 2.3 Evaluate cost of implementing reuse component
  • 2.4 Consider technical impact on parent project design
  • 2.5 Consider reuse component vendor licensing issues
  • 2.6 Finalise selection of reuse components
  • 2.7 Document selection, evaluation and decision processes as part of the parent project-design documentation
3. Incorporate reuse components
  • 3.1 Configure development environment to include reuse components during build process
  • 3.2 Construct test programs or use provided example programs to become familiar with reuse components in preparation for incorporation into parent project
  • 3.3 Add reuse components to parent project incrementally
  • 3.4 Resolve reuse component dependencies
  • 3.5 Assemble and test parent project with a focus on the functionality provided by reuse components
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.

Project may include:
business improvement process
business involved in a total organisational change
ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation
systems-only change.
Reuse components may include:
code
design patterns
metadata
requirements
specifications.
Documentation may follow:
audit trails
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Australian Standards (AS) standards
naming standards
project-management templates
report-writing protocols
version control.
Development environment may include:
computer language used
development methodology
development tools
operating systems
target environments
version control systems.
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:
meet project requirements by efficiently identifying, modifying and integrating components for reuse.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
software development environment
reuse library
technical requirements
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of the purpose of reuse libraries
review of the documentation when selecting a reuse component
evaluation of the completed program code incorporating the reuse library.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0043 ICAB4075B Use a library or pre-existing components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV59 ICTPRG413 Use a library or pre-existing components Unit of competency