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Design digital applications

Design digital applications

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADIG512
State Code
ODF24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine project requirements, and research and draft designs for digital applications, which may consist of one or multiple technologies integrated in various combinations.The unit applies to those who work with clients to design specifications for digital applications, which are then built by other specialised team members. Digital applications may be operated in a web, mobile or other device environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine project requirements
  • 1.1 Analyse project brief and identify project requirements in discussion with required personnel
  • 1.2 Determine target audience characteristics and their influence on design
  • 1.3 Identify content and application functions and how these are accessed, searched and delivered
2. Research and select digital applications
  • 2.1 Research different digital applications and analyse how these meet project requirements
  • 2.2 Identify issues relating to delivery platform and technical and industry standards, and determine how these may affect digital application options
  • 2.3 Confirm different digital application options identified in consultation with required personnel
  • 2.4 Select applications that meet project requirements
3. Draft design specifications
  • 3.1 Outline interrelationship of different components and screens and design architecture of digital application
  • 3.2 Identify content and data displays, and specify how these will be logically structured and integrated into digital application
  • 3.3 Specify production requirements, including applicable testing strategies
  • 3.4 Produce draft design specifications and instructions for development teams according to project brief requirements
4. Review and confirm design specifications
  • 4.1 Review designs against project requirements
  • 4.2 Present draft design specifications using industry standard techniques and discuss with required personnel
  • 4.3 Adjust designs as necessary after discussions with required personnel
  • 4.4 Clarify ownership of intellectual property according to project and organisational requirements
  • 4.5 Confirm acceptance of design specifications with required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ28 CUADIG502 Design digital applications Unit of competency