Unit of competency Outline
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Customise content management system
Customise content management system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAWEB416A
ICAWEB416A
State Code
D8139
D8139
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/10/2011
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
25/10/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create a website powered by a content management system using an open-source solution.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse specifications and requirements
- 1.1 Determine required functionality of the website
- 1.2 Determine appropriate server-side language that will be used to produce website
- 1.3 Determine content structure and navigation of the website
- 1.4 Determine pre-existing restraints that need to be considered when developing website solution
2. Research requirements
- 2.1 Research appropriate solutions, based on the website requirements, including programming language, content management system, licensing structure and hosting structure
- 2.2 Research techniques, plug-ins and additions to the existing content management system to allow solution to fulfil the needs determined while analysing website requirements
3. Create content-management system powered website
- 3.1 Install and configure chosen content management system
- 3.2 Insert and manage website content
- 3.3 Install and implement appropriate techniques and plug-ins
4. Validate and evaluate final website
- 4.1 Validate final website markup against current website standards
- 4.2 Validate content management system performance in different browsers, checking compatibility and core content management system functionality
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.
Server-side language may include:
ASP.NET
Java
Perl hypertext preprocessor (PHP)
Ruby on Rails.
Content management system may include:
Drupal
Expression Engine
Joomla
Mambo
Open CMS
PHP Nuke
Radiant CMS
Silverstripe
Typo
Wordpress.
Licensing structure may include:
commercial
open source.
Hosting structure may include:
downloads or self-installed
hosted solution.
Browsers may include:
Firefox
Google chrome
Internet Explorer
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla
Opera
Safari.
Server-side language may include:
ASP.NET
Java
Perl hypertext preprocessor (PHP)
Ruby on Rails.
Content management system may include:
Drupal
Expression Engine
Joomla
Mambo
Open CMS
PHP Nuke
Radiant CMS
Silverstripe
Typo
Wordpress.
Licensing structure may include:
commercial
open source.
Hosting structure may include:
downloads or self-installed
hosted solution.
Browsers may include:
Firefox
Google chrome
Internet Explorer
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla
Opera
Safari.
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:
create a content management system powered website using an open-source solution that allows an end user without training in a markup language to make modifications to the website’s content.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
client requirements and content
text editor
range of browsers
internet for research and code validation
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 content management system (front and backend) in commonly used browsers to perform basic content manipulation tasks
evaluation of candidate’s ability to fulfil client requirements using techniques, plug-ins and additional resources
validation of front-end code markup correctness against standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
create a content management system powered website using an open-source solution that allows an end user without training in a markup language to make modifications to the website’s content.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
client requirements and content
text editor
range of browsers
internet for research and code validation
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 content management system (front and backend) in commonly used browsers to perform basic content manipulation tasks
evaluation of candidate’s ability to fulfil client requirements using techniques, plug-ins and additional resources
validation of front-end code markup correctness against standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUQ04 | ICTWEB416 | Customise content management system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D557 | ICA40111 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |
| D559 | ICA40311 | Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies | Qualification |