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Integrate database with a website

Integrate database with a website

Unit of competency
National Code
ICADBS504A
State Code
D7778
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
10/09/2014
Field of Education
020303 - Database Management
Original Release Date
10/09/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure database is integrated with a website.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Connect to database
  • 1.1 Identify site data needs from technical requirements
  • 1.2 Connect to database from web application using a web development language
2. Retrieve data from database and display on web pages
  • 2.1 Retrieve data using structured query language (SQL)
  • 2.2 Display data in the most appropriate control
  • 2.3 Format data so that it is displayed in the most effective way
3. Update database data from user input
  • 3.1 Update existing data stored in the database with user-supplied input
  • 3.2 Insert data in the database with user-supplied input
  • 3.3 Delete data stored in the database
  • 3.4 Include error checking and validation
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.

Database may include:
Access
DB2
Informix
Ingres
Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) server
Mini SQL (mSQL)
MySQL
Oracle
Sybase.
Language may include:
ASP
ASP.NET
Coldfusion
Perlscript
PHP.
User may include:
client
external departments
individuals
internal departments.
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 web application which accesses a database, displaying and modifying the database data provided by user input.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
requirements documentation
web server
database
web development environment
browsers
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment 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 web application created to access, display and update data stored in a database
verbal or written questioning to ensure knowledge of the impact of data-driven web applications.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2806 ICAB5180C Integrate database with a website Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP56 ICTDBS504 Integrate database with a website Unit of competency