Unit of competency Outline

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Transfer content to websites

Transfer content to websites

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB434
State Code
OBS34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transfer content, from a remote location to a web server, using a range of commercial information and communications technology (ICT) products. The objective of this skill is the upload of new and revised information on a website.The unit applies to individuals who work as web developers and designers and required to update websites.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and configure file transfer protocol client
  • 1.1 Identify content requiring transfer to website
  • 1.2 Review and select file transfer protocol (FTP) client according to features and functions of content and technical environment
  • 1.3 Enter client details, including user identity (ID), password and host name or ID, into profile fields to create a permanent profile
  • 1.4 Choose settings including auto-detect, save profile and password, depending on organisational security and privacy policies and guidelines
  • 1.5 Test and verify, configuration by connecting to web-hosting server
2. Plan and prepare for data transfer and establish server connection
  • 2.1 Prepare data content and back it up on local device and server
  • 2.2 Identify data as compressed, or uncompressed, with tools available on server
  • 2.3 Confirm files are in required form and receiving directory structure is applicable
  • 2.4 Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts
  • 2.5 Proceed through security layers according to organisational guidelines and cyber security protocols
  • 2.6 Initiate file transfer protocol client program and locate destination directory
3. Transfer data to remote server
  • 3.1 Select files to be transferred and choose mode, American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), or binary
  • 3.2 Download files and run antivirus software and confirm files are secure according to cyber security protocols
  • 3.3 Move, rename, copy and delete files on server as required and as permissions allow
  • 3.4 Store and order files according to file extensions and task requirements
  • 3.5 Translate, decompress and de-archive downloaded files
  • 3.6 Confirm data transfer, content functionality and close connection
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP81 ICTWEB403 Transfer content to a website using commercial packages Unit of competency