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Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications

Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAPRG601A
State Code
D8042
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2011
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
04/11/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, develop, debug, test and deploy applications for hand-held devices such as mobile phones, pocket PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and enterprise digital assistants (EDAs) using advanced features of these devices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work effectively on target platform
  • 1.1 Review requirements
  • 1.2 Establish platform
  • 1.3 Install required development tools and environment
  • 1.4 Use available debugging tools and techniques
  • 1.5 Deploy completed applications on target device and for public download
  • 1.6 Test application using an emulator
2. Develop an application for a multi-touch device
  • 2.1 Design and code application responding to events
  • 2.2 Design and code application responding to taps, touches and gestures
  • 2.3 Use a model view controller design approach
  • 2.4 Develop making effective use of auto-rotation and auto-resizing facilities
3. Develop code using the features of the mobile device
  • 3.1 List the available features of the mobile device
  • 3.2 Write code requiring web connectivity and using web services
  • 3.3 Write code that communicates with another device using a communication protocol
  • 3.4 Write code using application programming interface (API) related to at least one other advanced device feature
4. Use available data persistence facilities
  • 4.1 Write code to read and write to the devices file system
  • 4.2 Use synchronisation techniques to synchronise data between the device and external data sources
  • 4.3 Write code to make use of available database facilities on chosen device
5. Develop applications that are secure and stable
  • 5.1 Determine and apply performance objectives
  • 5.2 Ensure memory management, using tools and techniques effectively
  • 5.3 Use tools and techniques to evaluate performance
  • 5.4 Eliminate zombies using appropriate tools and techniques
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.

Platform may include:
Android
BlackBerry
iPhone
Java ME
.NET Compact Framework
Symbian.
Development tools may include:
cross-platform deployment
emulator availability
frameworks:
Flash
Java Platform, Micro Edition and Java Platform
Net compact platform
Qtopia for embedded Linux-based mobile devices
Sprout Core (open-source JavaScript framework)
Standard Edition
IDE:
BlackBerry SDK
Eclipse
NetBeans
Visual Studio
XCode
languages:
C#
C/C++
Java
JavaScript
Objective-C
PHP
WML
server and client tools, libraries and tools:
Core Data
JavaScript
SQL Lite
SQL Server Compact Edition.
Communication protocol may include:
Bluetooth
general packet radio service (GPRS)/3G
radio frequency identification (RFID).
Device feature may include:
accelerometer
address book
animation
audio
camera
compass
map
GPS
video.
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:
design applications for small devices that allow multi-touch user input and have advanced mobile features
build and test these applications
deploy these applications on mobile phones, pocket personal computers, PDAs and EDAs.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
hand-held devices and simulators
IDE
internet and web services
server system with sufficient privileges to deploy applications
specific tools and licences, depending on particular platform
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 candidate’s knowledge of mobile development environment
evaluation of candidate’s mobile application, including its distribution to target devices.
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUW04 ICTPRG601 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications Unit of competency