Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 2:24 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Confirm accessibility of websites

Confirm accessibility of websites

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB433
State Code
OBS35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/04/2021
View on TGA
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
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm accessibility of websites for users with auditory, visual, mobility and cognitive impairments. The unit applies to web developers and designers who are required to adhere to international and Australian industry standards and practices to ensure that users with accessibility requirements are not disadvantaged when using websites.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify accessibility standards
  • 1.1 Research and identify, specific user groups with particular accessibility requirements
  • 1.2 Identify general legislated and industry accessibility standards and requirements
  • 1.3 Identify web development standards
  • 1.4 Consolidate specific and general standards and requirements, into an accessibility checklist
2. Test accessibility of pages and website
  • 2.1 Select and run automatic testing tools and software
  • 2.2 Check text equivalent for every non-text element is present in website where feasible
  • 2.3 Confirm text-only pages are logical and accessible
  • 2.4 Demonstrate document can be read without style sheets
  • 2.5 Check and confirm information and pages are not dependent on colour and can operate in monochrome environment
  • 2.6 Verify pages operate on text-to-speech browser
  • 2.7 Test site with different user groups and confirm site transforms and maintains accessibility
3. Apply and document changes and obtain sign off from required personnel
  • 3.1 Apply and document required changes to pages and website according to testing results
  • 3.2 Check and confirm priorities identified in analysis of web development standards are met and completed
  • 3.3 Confirm website is compliant with accessibility checklist requirements
  • 3.4 Confirm accessibility of website is signed off by required personnel
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP79 ICTWEB402 Confirm accessibility of websites for people with special needs Unit of competency