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ICAWEB301A
Create a simple markup language document

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to web assistants responsible for creating web pages using a markup language.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, create and save a basic markup language document using a text editor.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 and save a markup language document

use a markup language without the automated generation of code.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

organisational style guide or policy

document specification

text editor

range of browsers

internet access to validate markup

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 web pages prepared by candidate using a text editor

evaluation of candidate’s validated markup code results in commonly used 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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with peers and supervisors

literacy skills to:

follow documented instruction from a supplied guide

interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents

keep up-to-date with latest industry guidelines

problem-solving skills to use markup language and troubleshoot problems

technical skills to use a markup language to create the required web page.

Required knowledge

markup language and associated standards

features and limitations of range of available browsers

web 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.

Markup language may include:

dynamic hypertext markup language (DHTML)

hypertext markup language (HTML)

standard generalised markup language (SGML)

virtual reality modelling language (VRML)

eXtensible hypertext markup language (XHTML)

eXtensible markup language (XML).

Structure may include elements describing:

headings

lists

paragraphs.

Browsers may include:

Firefox

Google chrome

Internet Explorer

Konqueror

Lynx

Mozilla

Opera

Safari.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review the requirements of the document 
Select the appropriate markup language based on organisational standards 
Review document structure 
Create and assign the basic elements of the document 
Markup sections of the document to depict the structure 
Validate markup language document against requirements 
Validate markup language document in different browsers 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICAWEB301A - Create a simple markup language document
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICAWEB301A - Create a simple markup language document

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