Unit of competency Outline
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Customise a complex IT content management system
Customise a complex IT content management system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAWEB507A
ICAWEB507A
State Code
D8156
D8156
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2011
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
04/11/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to customise an IT content management system (CMS).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse specifications and requirements
- 1.1 Determine the required functionality of the website as per client requirements
- 1.2 Determine the appropriate server-side language and hosting environment
- 1.3 Determine additional functionality that the CMS will not be able to handle ‘out of the box’
- 1.4 Determine how client’s additional functionality is required to function
- 1.5 Determine any pre-existing restraints that need to be considered when developing the website solution
2. Develop customisation
- 2.1 Plan and outline requirements of the additional functionality
- 2.2 Create and develop plug-in, extension or new functionality to the CMS to meet client requirements
3. Create CMS powered website
- 3.1 Install and configure chosen content management system
- 3.2 Install and integrate new CMS functionality
4. Validate and evaluate
- 4.1 Validate final website markup against current website standards
- 4.2 Validate CMS performance in different browsers, checking compatibility and core CMS functionality
- 4.3 Validate the developed additional functionality against client requirements
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.
Server side language may include:
ASP.NET
Java
PHP
Ruby on Rails.
Hosting environment may include:
Linux
Windows.
Content management system may include:
Drupal
Expression Engine
Joomla
Mambo
Open CMS
PHP Nuke
Radiant CMS
Silverstripe
Typo
Wordpress.
Browsers may include:
Firefox
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla
Opera
Safari.
Server side language may include:
ASP.NET
Java
PHP
Ruby on Rails.
Hosting environment may include:
Linux
Windows.
Content management system may include:
Drupal
Expression Engine
Joomla
Mambo
Open CMS
PHP Nuke
Radiant CMS
Silverstripe
Typo
Wordpress.
Browsers may include:
Firefox
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Konqueror
Lynx
Mozilla
Opera
Safari.
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 CMS-powered website using an open source with additional custom functionality that is not available ‘out of the box’ that meets client requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
client requirements and content
text editor
range of browsers
internet for research, validation of code and programming documentation
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:
developed CMS (front and backend) in commonly used browsers to perform basic content manipulation tasks
content management additional functionality against current programming and security standards
ability to fulfil client requirements by programming custom functionality into the pre-existing core CMS
validation of front-end code markup correctness against standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
create a CMS-powered website using an open source with additional custom functionality that is not available ‘out of the box’ that meets client requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
client requirements and content
text editor
range of browsers
internet for research, validation of code and programming documentation
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:
developed CMS (front and backend) in commonly used browsers to perform basic content manipulation tasks
content management additional functionality against current programming and security standards
ability to fulfil client requirements by programming custom functionality into the pre-existing core CMS
validation of front-end code markup correctness against standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUW90 | ICTWEB507 | Customise a complex ICT content management system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D567 | ICA50111 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |