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Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications

Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG601
State Code
AUW04
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, debug, test and deploy applications, for hand-held digital devices using the advanced features of these devices.It applies to individuals with information and communications technology (ICT) skills who work as mobile device application developers. They may be programmers, game developers, designers and testers, who are working in the area of mobile applications development.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work effectively on the target platform
  • 1.1 Review the requirements
  • 1.2 Establish the platform
  • 1.3 Install the required development tools, and environment
  • 1.4 Use the available debugging tools and techniques
  • 1.5 Deploy the completed applications on the target device, and for public download
  • 1.6 Test the application using an emulator
2. Develop an application for a multi-touch device
  • 2.1 Design and code the application, responding to events
  • 2.2 Design and code the application, responding to taps, touches and gestures
  • 2.3 Use a model view controller to design the approach
  • 2.4 Develop the application, making effective use of auto-rotation and auto-resizing facilities
3. Develop the code using 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 an 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 the chosen device
5. Develop applications that are secure and stable
  • 5.1 Determine and apply the 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8042 ICAPRG601A Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS86 ICTPRG603 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications Unit of competency