Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Gather requirements may include:
interviews
observation
questionnaires.
Development language may include:
object-oriented language, such as:
ASP.NET
C++
Java
JavaScript
JSP
NET (VB, C#)
Python
XHTML, DHTML and CSS.
Prototyping tools may include:
commercial applications, such as:
Adobe FireWorks CS4
Adobe Flash Catalyst
Axure
Balsamiq Mockups
Microsoft Expression Blend
MockupScreens
open-source tools, such as:
FluidIA
Napkin Look & Feel
Pencil Sketching
web-based tool, such as:
Hot Gloo
Mockingbird.
UI components may include:
common and basic controls, such as button, label, textbox, checkbox and combo box
container controls
data controls
dialogs
menus and toolbars controls
printing controls.
UI actions may include:
keyboard actions along with the key modifiers
keyboard actions, such as key press, key release and key action
mouse actions include moves, button presses, button releases and dragging
use of emerging interactive surface technologies and the NUI.

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 a fully functional UI in consultation with the user using the determined language
create a prototype UI
review the prototype with the user
build the UI
test that created UI is complete, consistent and functional.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
internet in order to use online tools available for prototyping and UI design
integrated development environment (IDE) for the determined language
specific tools and licenses are available depending on particular platform, such as Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac and Google Chrome
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:
evaluation of candidate’s:
UI prototype
completed UI
review of candidate’s UI documentation
verbal or written questioning to determine candidate’s knowledge of:
UI components
prototyping methodology.
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.