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Build simple websites using commercial programs

Build simple websites using commercial programs

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAWEB302A
State Code
D8122
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2012
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/01/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use web authoring tools to create, modify and test simple web pages and websites.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify authoring requirements
  • 1.1 Select preferred web authoring tool according to client requirements
  • 1.2 Set preferences for the web authoring tool, including site file transfer protocol client
2. Create and save files
  • 2.1 Create files and save in correct location or directory
  • 2.2 Navigate the web authoring tool environment or workspace
  • 2.3 Access and use a range of features in the web authoring tool
  • 2.4 Maintain suitable directory structure for the site
  • 2.5 Save in appropriate directory structure
  • 2.6 Upload files to appropriate folder on the server
3. Add content to web pages
  • 3.1 Insert and format text content according to client requirements
  • 3.2 Insert images, data tables and simple forms
  • 3.3 Access markup language and make basic modifications to code
4. Create simple navigation
  • 4.1 Create a site map to plan navigation
  • 4.2 Create links between pages to reflect content structure using both text and images
5. Test website
  • 5.1 Test elements of website content across a number of different browsers and browser versions to ensure consistency of presentation and performance
  • 5.2 Test that website meets client requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Web authoring tool may include:
Adobe Creative Suite
Amaya for Mac, Windows, Linux, Unix
BBEdit for Mac
CoffeeCup
Dreamweaver for Mac, Windows
EditPad
EditPlus
FrontPage
GoLive
Homesite
Kompozer for Windows, Mac and Linux
Pagemill
SeaMonkey for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Client may include:
external organisations
individuals
internal departments.
File transfer protocol client may include:
CuteFTP for Windows
Filezilla for Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Transmit for Mac OS
WS-FTP for Windows.
Server may include:
application or web servers
email servers
file and print servers
file transfer protocol (FTP) servers
firewall servers
proxy or cache servers.
Requirements may include:
application
business or organisational
individuals
network
people in the organisation
system.
Images may include:
animations
backgrounds
banners
clip art
content-related images
decorative elements
logos
photos.
Markup language may include:
cascading style sheet (CSS)
hypertext markup language (HTML)
eXtensible hypertext markup language (XHTML)
eXtensible markup language (XML).
Browsers may include:
Firefox
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Lynx
Opera
Safari.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
select and use a web authoring tool to create web pages
insert text and image elements in a web page
modify existing markup
test web page content for consistency
upload files to server.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
computer hardware and software
web authoring tools
web servers
website
storage media
FTP client software
server security password and access procedures
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning to assess knowledge of web publishing, markup, uploading and testing procedures
observation of candidate performing tasks related to creating web pages
review of a newly created website.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX25 ICTWEB302 Build simple websites using commercial programs Unit of competency