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Write scripts for software applications

Write scripts for software applications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG435
State Code
OBT21
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
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, design and build scripts, using a scripting language to construct highly interactive and automated software applications.It applies to those who build and integrate interactive applications or websites for internal or public sites. They may work as application developers, application-support personnel, programmers specialising in a scripting language, web application programmers, or web developers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Specify software application requirements
  • 1.1 Identify required software application outcomes
  • 1.2 Discuss expectations of final software application with required personnel
2. Determine script requirements
  • 2.1 Identify main characteristics of scripting languages
  • 2.2 Identify integrated development environment (IDE)
  • 2.3 Identify protocols and object model used in chosen scripting language
3. Design and build scripts
  • 3.1 Create pseudo code and describe logic required in script
  • 3.2 Review pseudo code and amend missing logic and errors
  • 3.3 Translate pseudo code into scripts, incorporating use of basic language elements
  • 3.4 Incorporate item manipulation using chosen scripting language
4. Finalise scripts
  • 4.1 Create internal documentation in script according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Review, debug and document script according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Finalise, save and confirm work with required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV49 ICTPRG407 Write script for software applications Unit of competency