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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
ICAWEB410A
State Code
D8133
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
29/09/2011
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/09/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, 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 appropriate web protocols.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Create files
  • 1.1 Create files and save in correct location and directory
  • 1.2 Insert and format text content according to business requirements
  • 1.3 Insert and optimise images as required
2. Create formatting templates
  • 2.1 Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS)
  • 2.2 Define styles for the required tags according to 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 library
  • 3.2 Format selected items according to CSS definition
  • 3.3 Check tags of selected items
  • 3.4 Create and clearly name selected library items
  • 3.5 Update items contained in library according to business requirements
4. Develop templates
  • 4.1 Create and save file as template and link with CSS
  • 4.2 Format template and create and name editable regions
  • 4.3 Place generic image icons in page as required by business image
  • 4.4 Save and modify templates
5. Identify authoring requirements
  • 5.1 Select preferred web authoring tool, according to business requirements
  • 5.2 Set preferences for web authoring tool, including 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 full range of features
  • 5.5 Define and name site and root folder
6. Create simple forms
  • 6.1 Add form elements to page
  • 6.2 Set form element properties for each form element
  • 6.3 Insert additional fields as required for processing form
  • 6.4 Identify availability and location of common gateway interface (CGI) script
  • 6.5 Connect form to a script in a server CGI bin
  • 6.6 Test form to ensure no errors
7. Create simple navigation
  • 7.1 Create site map to plan navigation
  • 7.2 Create links between pages to reflect content structure using both text and images
  • 7.3 Check links in multiple browsers for errors
  • 7.4 Check website content across a number of different browsers and browser versions to ensure consistency of presentation, performance and 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.

Business requirements may relate to:
customer
inventory
payroll
supplier
tax requirements of the organisation.
Images may include:
clipart
graphics
pictures.
File transfer protocol client may include:
AxY FTP for Windows, Linux and Unix
cftp for Unix
Curl for Unix supports FTP, HTTP and Telnet
GFTP with GUI for Unix supports FTP, HTTP and SSH
lftp command line FTP for Solaris, IRIX, HP-UX, Digital Unix and Linux
Lukemftp command-line FTP supports FTP and HTTP URLs
NcFTP Client command-line FTP and HTTP URLs for Solaris, FreeBSD, AIX and Linux
WS-FTP.
Requirements may refer to:
application
business
network
people in the organisation
system.
Server may include:
application and web
building environmental assessment (BEA) weblogic
email
file and print
firewall
file transfer protocol
IBM VisualAge and WebSphere
Novell Directory Services
proxy or cache.
Browsers may include:
Galleon
Internet Explorer
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla
Netscape Navigator
Opera
Phoenix.
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 web content using authoring tools to meet specifications
use authoring tools to create cross-browser web documents
create forms
create navigation tools.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
site where web content may be developed using a web authoring tool
site authoring software and tools currently used in industry
business expectations brief
appropriate standards and current legislation
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified 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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of web authoring tools
direct observation of candidate using authoring tool to convert client data for website
review of website developed by candidate following business requirements.
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
D0260 ICAU4207B Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP82 ICTWEB410 Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites Unit of competency