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Develop complex web page layouts

Develop complex web page layouts

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAWEB505A
State Code
D8154
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
11/10/2011
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
11/10/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and create a web page layout to an advanced level.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Build a web page according to the design prototype
  • 1.1 Identify main sections of the web page layout
  • 1.2 Create web page structure
  • 1.3 Position web page elements to achieve design specification
2. Ensure web page is validated and tested in major browsers
  • 2.1 Validate cascading style sheet (CSS) against industry standards
  • 2.2 Correct browser incompatibilities using the most robust techniques
  • 2.3 Test website in various browsers
3. Ensure website is accessible
  • 3.1 Check website is accessible to ensure it can be viewed
  • 3.2 Check website sections to ensure accessibility
  • 3.3 Check web page elements to ensure accessibility
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.

Industry standards may include:
W3C
Web 2.0.
Browser may include:
Firefox
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla
Netscape Navigator
Opera
Safari.
Accessible may relate to:
enabling web pages to be used in text browsers
making sure web pages can be viewed in a variety of platforms, including mobile devices
making sure website content is accessible to people with visual impairment.
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 complex website layout
layout page elements to suit a variety of devices
test web pages in a variety of browsers
validate the pages against industry standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs
computer
aesthetic presentation brief
variety of browsers
internet access to validate web pages against W3C.
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 newly created or modified complex web page layouts
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate's knowledge and skills.
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
AUW87 ICTWEB505 Develop complex web page layouts Unit of competency