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Develop website information architecture

Develop website information architecture

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAWEB508A
State Code
D8157
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
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
11/10/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop information architecture for a complex website that meets current and future business requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify content needs
  • 1.1 Identify strategic intent of website from business requirements and client expectations
  • 1.2 Develop information requirements based on the website intent, intended audiences, types of client interactions, and long and short-term goals for the site
  • 1.3 Identify required information and group into business schemes related to the business structure
  • 1.4 Determine content requirements for each process
  • 1.5 Identify any security access requirements
2. Plan content structure
  • 2.1 Cluster and document information in related topics
  • 2.2 Develop a hierarchy and site map of information
  • 2.3 Check data to confirm sequence of hierarchy
  • 2.4 Ensure that labels are clear, consistent, coherent and relatively intuitive for client to access
3. Develop navigation system
  • 3.1 Build navigation system for overall website based on business requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure ease of navigation on the site and provide different ways of searching, while providing feedback to client
  • 3.3 Ensure navigation is accessible
4. Test and sign off
  • 4.1 Construct prototype of information architecture design
  • 4.2 Arrange for a subset of the client to test the prototype for usability to determine if architecture meets client expectations
  • 4.3 Ensure site content will format in the business and client technical environment
  • 4.4 Adjust architecture based on client feedback
  • 4.5 Sign off prototype to confirm current and future business requirements are met
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.

Requirements may relate to:
application
business
network
people in the organisation
system.
Client may include:
employees
external organisations
individuals
internal departments.
Content may include:
background articles
copyright and disclaimer notices
customer-only information
customer-specific information
error messages
feedback mechanisms
forms
frequently asked questions (FAQs)
hyperlink titles
information and interactive features, such as product information
instructions
organisational information
ratings, rankings, testimonials and quotes from reviews
reference pages
site map
what’s new.
Security may include:
authentication requirements
protected pages.
Accessible may relate to ability of people:
to access and navigate the website without the need to install additional plug-ins or software
with current browsers to access and navigate all sections of the website
with disabilities to browse and access all sections of the website.
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 and design the information architecture of a complex website that meets current business requirements.
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
web server
requirement specifications
integrated development environment (IDE) capable of creating web pages and server-side code
current web development technology.
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 complex website to test the access path to all sections of the website
a site map outlining the navigation hierarchy of a complex website.
The assessments should be tested in a range of current browsers.
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
D0023 ICAA5146B Develop website information architecture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUW86 ICTWEB508 Develop website information architecture Unit of competency