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Develop mobile applications

Develop mobile applications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG436
State Code
OBT20
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, debug, test and deploy applications for hand-held devices using development platform environments.It applies to those who are involved in programming and software development and have responsibility for creating applications in small to medium businesses.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define platform
  • 1.1 Establish task and features required in mobile application
  • 1.2 Determine target platform for hand-held device according to task requirements
  • 1.3 Choose and evaluate development environment according to target platform and hardware
  • 1.4 Prepare and configure application development environment
2. Design, integrate, build and customise mobile application
  • 2.1 Create views and confirm functionality in different screen orientations and resolutions
  • 2.2 Integrate required navigation techniques according to user needs
  • 2.3 Design page layout and content according to organisational guidelines
  • 2.4 Integrate required user input techniques and functionalities
  • 2.5 Build user interface according to development environment and functionality
  • 2.6 Write code to allow users to configure application output, including text size, brightness and sound effects
3. Connect to data sources
  • 3.1 Bind controls to data sources
  • 3.2 Persist and access remote data
4. Test and debug mobile device application
  • 4.1 Test mobile application according to functionality requirements
  • 4.2 Iterate application design and build, until test results meet requirements
  • 4.3 Seek feedback from required personnel and respond accordingly
5. Deploy mobile device application and finalise documentation
  • 5.1 Create application packaging used in deployment
  • 5.2 Use application on target devices
  • 5.3 Document deployment procedures and obtain sign-off from required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV57 ICTPRG409 Develop mobile applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFF9 ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology Qualification