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Design simple web page layouts

Design simple web page layouts

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAWEB414A
State Code
D8137
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
29/09/2011
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
29/09/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and create simple web page layouts.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify main layout sections from design specification
  • 1.1 Identify required sections of the web page
  • 1.2 Create web page structure
2. Lay out web page to match design specification
  • 2.1 Position document elements
  • 2.2 Style web page elements to match design specifications
3. Test and validate layout
  • 3.1 Test website in various browsers
  • 3.2 Validate web pages against industry standards
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.

Browsers may include:
Firefox
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla
Netscape Navigator
Opera
Safari.
Industry standards may include:
W3C
Web 2.0.
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:
develop a website according to design specifications
lay out page elements
test web pages in a variety of browsers
validate the web pages against industry standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
computer
aesthetic presentation brief
variety of browsers
internet access to validate against the W3C
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified 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:
evaluation of a newly created or modified website
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of design principles for web pages.
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
AUP91 ICTWEB414 Design simple web page layouts Unit of competency