Lesson 1: Building AI Solution Components in the Workplace

📘 Lesson Summary:

This lesson covers Workplace Experience Task WE06. Learners develop parts of an AI solution under workplace supervision, using technical designs, datasets, and organisational development tools.

Lesson 1: Building AI Solution Components in the Workplace (WE06)

This lesson focuses on the hands-on development of AI solution components within a real or simulated workplace environment. Based on the technical design and prepared datasets from previous tasks, learners contribute to building the AI system in alignment with organisational standards.

⭐ WE06: Develop AI Solution Components

Learners work under supervision to:

  • Implement parts of the AI solution using approved tools (Python, APIs, libraries, frameworks)
  • Apply the technical design prepared in WE04
  • Use the cleaned and analysed dataset from WE05
  • Build components such as:
  1. Data pre-processing functions
  2. Machine learning models
  3. Feature extraction processes
  4. Evaluation functions
  5. Prediction scripts
  • Troubleshoot errors during development
  • Test their components to ensure correct functionality
  • Document changes, updates, and challenges encountered

These tasks represent the real work that junior AI developers and data practitioners perform when contributing to production systems.

⭐ Workplace Expectations

During this task, learners are expected to:

  • Follow organisational coding standards
  • Use appropriate version control processes (e.g., Git) if applicable
  • Communicate challenges clearly with supervisors
  • Produce clean, well-structured code
  • Maintain workplace documentation
  • Ensure their components fit into the larger AI solution architecture

⭐ Tools Typically Used in WE06

Examples include:

  • Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, etc.)
  • Jupyter Notebook / VS Code
  • APIs and integration tools
  • Workplace databases
  • Logging and performance-checking tools