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Application Development Specialist Skill Set
Application Development Specialist Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ICTSS00031
ICTSS00031
State Code
AC942
AC942
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
Current Release Number
4.00
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
310
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/07/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 30/01/2019 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 2.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set has been designed for individuals who wish to meet competency requirements for working as applications programmers and software development specialists.
Pathway Information
This skill set provides credit towards ICT50718 Diploma of Software Development.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
This skill set is for persons who are able to work as application programmers and software developers.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package meet competency requirements for skills in working as a software development specialist.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ10 | ICTPRG532 | Apply advanced object-oriented language skills | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBS95 | ICTPRG547 | Apply advanced programming skills in another language | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBT06 | ICTPRG535 | Build advanced user interfaces | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT05 | ICTPRG536 | Design application architecture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBT04 | ICTPRG537 | Implement security for applications | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB676 | ICASS00001 | Application Development Specialist Skill Set | Skill set |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE742 | ICTSS00166 | Application Development Specialist Skill Set | Skill set |