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Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website

Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB418
State Code
AUP89
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a basic website, consistent with the design, technical requirements and expectations, of a client’s business, using current industry software and tools.It applies to individuals working as web developers who use a wide range of knowledge and skills across a range of general information and communications technology (ICT) environments, and support small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that require broader, rather than more specialised, ICT support.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and analyse the website structure and development tools
  • 1.1 Analyse the business specification, and select the appropriate software
  • 1.2 Identify the website’s technical needs, and select the appropriate software tools
  • 1.3 Identify the site’s structure and navigation flow, and demonstrate an understanding of functionality
  • 1.4 Review the design documentation, and integrate the design work with the site’s structure and navigation, according to web development standards
2. Begin site construction
  • 2.1 Take action to ensure user input during website construction
  • 2.2 Validate the existing information and basic content, when incorporating data on the website
  • 2.3 Apply consistent design specifications to all aspects of the website
  • 2.4 Gather feedback from the user on web design, content, accessibility and structure, using the appropriate feedback mechanism
3. Complete and validate the website construction and content
  • 3.1 Undertake an evaluation of the website, against the technical requirements and the design specification
  • 3.2 Test each function, and, process of the website
  • 3.3 Conduct navigation tests and hypertext markup language (HTML) compliance with website standards
  • 3.4 Stress test the website to meet the design criteria and user load
  • 3.5 Record testing results to ensure that the website meets user requirements
  • 3.6 Obtain the sign-off and approval of the user
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8141 ICAWEB418A Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS21 ICTWEB447 Build basic website using development software and ICT tools Unit of competency