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Build graphical user interfaces

Build graphical user interfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT433
State Code
OBU26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, build and test a graphical user interface (GUI) to specification.It applies to individuals employed as programmers and user interface designers in a variety of fields and provide Information and Communications Technology (ICT) support in small to medium enterprises (SMEs). No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine specification of GUI and develop GUI prototype
  • 1.1 Establish GUI requirements according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Identify organisational standards applicable to GUI
  • 1.3 Determine front and back-end for interfacing with GUI
  • 1.4 Define required functionality of GUI
  • 1.5 Determine application development language for writing GUI
  • 1.6 Build prototype using tools available in determined language
  • 1.7 Determine type and level of documentation required
2. Design and build GUI according to specification
  • 2.1 Design GUI components and incorporate required functionality
  • 2.2 Define GUI actions and itemise UI events
  • 2.3 Document design outcomes according to specification and organisational procedures
  • 2.4 Build GUI using toolkit's classes or widgets, containers and other pertinent features according to specification
3. Test and document GUI according to specification
  • 3.1 Test GUI and confirm overall functionality according to requirements
  • 3.2 Iterate GUI design and build until test results meet requirements
  • 3.3 Document GUI user requirements according to specification and organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Produce GUI technical documentation according to specification and organisational procedures
  • 3.5 Obtain client sign-off according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUU31 ICTICT406 Build a graphical user interface Unit of competency