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Use web authoring tools

Use web authoring tools

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB440
State Code
OBS28
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 use a web-authoring tool to convert text and images and create website content for a client.The unit applies to individuals employed as web developers who are responsible for developing websites for a client.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for task and use of authoring tool
  • 1.1 Establish client website and business requirements
  • 1.2 Discuss and confirm client scope with required personnel
  • 1.3 Identify and select preferred web authoring tool according to client requirements
  • 1.4 Set web-authoring tool preferences
  • 1.5 Customise and navigate web authoring tool environment and workspace according to website and business requirements
  • 1.6 Define and name site and root folder
  • 1.7 Create site map and plan navigation
2. Create files and CSS
  • 2.1 Create files with client data and save in required location and directory
  • 2.2 Collate and format text and images according to website requirements
  • 2.3 Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS) according to organisational guidelines and procedures
  • 2.4 Define styles for required tags according to business requirements
  • 2.5 Link CSS to created files and display formatting according to organisational guidelines and procedures
3. Define library items
  • 3.1 Identify and include recurring items in library
  • 3.2 Format selected items according to CSS
  • 3.3 Check tags of selected library items, according to task requirements
  • 3.4 Update items contained in library according to business requirements
4. Develop boiler plates
  • 4.1 Create boiler plate file and link with CSS
  • 4.2 Format and name boiler plate according to website requirement
  • 4.3 Place generic images in a page as required by business image
  • 4.4 Save and modify boiler plates according to organisational procedures
5. Create simple forms and navigation
  • 5.1 Create form and add elements
  • 5.2 Set element properties
  • 5.3 Insert additional fields as required
  • 5.4 Identify availability and location of required script
  • 5.5 Connect form to script
  • 5.6 Test form and fix errors
  • 5.7 Create links between pages and reflect content structure using text and images
6. Finalise task and seek feedback
  • 6.1 Test links and website on multiple browsers and devices and fix as required
  • 6.2 Confirm website is secure and follows cyber-security procedures and protocols
  • 6.3 Seek feedback and obtain sign-off from required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP82 ICTWEB410 Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites Unit of competency