PURPOSE: This unit standard is intended: 1.        to provide a proficient knowledge of the areas covered. 2.        for those entering the workplace in the area of systems development. Qualifying learners are able to: 1.        Apply the fundamental principles of procedural programming design techniques. 2.        Demonstrate an understanding of the features of a procedural computer program that will solve a given simple problem. 3.        Operate procedural computer program development tools The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE: Open. The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to: 1.        be able to apply the principles of Computer Programming (SGB-ID = SDG001).