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Develop website information architecture

Develop website information architecture

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB522
State Code
OBS08
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
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop information architecture for a complex website that meets business requirements.It applies to individuals working as highly skilled web developers and designers and are responsible for the navigation and hierarchy of websites. They liaise with clients to adapt e-business into their corporate strategy, applying high-level knowledge of technical languages and design principles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify content needs
  • 1.1 Identify strategic intent of website from business requirements and client expectations
  • 1.2 Define information and content requirements according to websites intent, intended audiences, types of client interactions and the websites long and short-term goals
  • 1.3 Collate required information and content and group into business schemes applicable to business structure and processes
  • 1.4 Identify website security access requirements
2. Plan content structure
  • 2.1 Cluster and document information and content in related topics
  • 2.2 Develop a hierarchy and site map of information and content
  • 2.3 Check data and confirm sequence of hierarchy
  • 2.4 Confirm labels are accessible to client
3. Develop navigation system and create prototype
  • 3.1 Build website navigation system according to business requirements
  • 3.2 Confirm ease and accessibility of navigation on website and provide different ways of searching
  • 3.3 Construct prototype of information architecture design
4. Test and sign off
  • 4.1 Arrange for client and required personnel to test usability of prototype and determine if architecture meets client expectations
  • 4.2 Confirm site content will format in business and client technical environments and different browsers and digital devices
  • 4.3 Adjust architecture according to client feedback
  • 4.4 Obtain sign-off prototype from required personnel and confirm business requirements are met
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUW86 ICTWEB508 Develop website information architecture Unit of competency