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Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB410
State Code
AUP82
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use web development software to create website content. The unit is designed to use a web-authoring tool to convert text and images to the appropriate web protocols.It applies to individuals employed as web developers who are responsible for developing websites using client data.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Create the files
  • 1.1 Create files and save, in the correct location and directory
  • 1.2 Insert and format text content, according to the business requirements
  • 1.3 Insert and optimise images, as required
2. Create the formatting templates
  • 2.1 Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS)
  • 2.2 Define styles for the required tags, according to the business requirements
  • 2.3 Link CSS to the files, and display formatting
3. Define library items
  • 3.1 Identify items that recur on several pages, and include in the library
  • 3.2 Format selected items, according to CSS definition
  • 3.3 Check the tags of selected items
  • 3.4 Create and clearly name, the selected library items
  • 3.5 Update the items contained in the library, according to the business requirements
4. Develop the templates
  • 4.1 Create and save file as template, and link with CSS
  • 4.2 Format the template and create, and name, editable regions
  • 4.3 Place the generic image icons in a page, as required by the business image
  • 4.4 Save and modify the templates
5. Identify the authoring requirements
  • 5.1 Select the preferred web authoring tool, according to the business requirements
  • 5.2 Set the preferences for the web-authoring tool, including the site file transfer protocol (FTP) client
  • 5.3 Customise and navigate, the web author tool environment or workspace, to meet individual requirements
  • 5.4 Select buttons and tools, both opened and closed, to access the full range of features
  • 5.5 Define and name the site and root folder
6. Create simple forms
  • 6.1 Add form elements to the page
  • 6.2 Set the form element properties for each form element
  • 6.3 Insert additional fields, as required for the processing form
  • 6.4 Identify the availability, and location, of the common gateway interface (CGI) script
  • 6.5 Connect the form to a script in a server CGI bin
  • 6.6 Test the form to ensure that there are no errors
7. Create simple navigation
  • 7.1 Create the site map in order to plan navigation
  • 7.2 Create the links between pages to reflect the content structure, using both text and images
  • 7.3 Check the links in multiple browsers for errors
  • 7.4 Check the website content across a number of different browsers, and browser versions, to ensure consistency of presentation, performance and accessibility
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8133 ICAWEB410A Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS28 ICTWEB440 Use web authoring tools Unit of competency