NFQ Level 5 5N2772 Software Architecture Assignment Brief 2026 | QQI

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NFQ Level 5 5N2772 Software Architecture Assignment Brief

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the software development life cycle for a range of projects and introduce industry-standard tools and techniques for implementing appropriate software solutions.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of general systems theory in the design of information systems in organisations.
• Discuss the impact of organisational structure on the design of information systems.
• Explain the various stages and associated roles, of the traditional software development lifecycle from feasibility/investigation through end of maintenance/support.
• Describe the role of modern methodologies in the software development process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the management and technology issues, including risks and common pitfalls, involved in the design and construction of software systems.
• Use straightforward UML use-case diagrams to depict the interaction between an actor and the system.
• Engage a modern methodology to aid the design of a system from initial requirements.
• Apply the main tools and techniques used in the gathering, recording and analysis of information relating to an existing information system.
• Generate Java (or suitable Object‐Oriented language) classes from UML class diagram specifications.
• Test the design specification of a new information system based on a provided use-
• Explain the development of an information system using a traditional systems development life cycle model

Assessment Techniques

The assessor is responsible for devising assessment instruments (e.g. project and assignment briefs, examination papers), assessment criteria and mark sheets, consistent with the techniques identified below and FETAC’s assessment requirements.

Programme validation will require providers to map each learning outcome to its associated assessment technique. See current FET validation guidelines at www.qqi.ie.

All learning outcomes must be assessed and achieved