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ICTWEB409
Develop cascading style sheets

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop cascading style sheets (CSS) that are attached to a markup language document, in order to externally define, and control, styles to enhance and achieve commonality between web documents.

It applies to individuals who are required to layout and ensure consistency of appearance between web pages.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Format, style and lay out the elements on a web page

1.1 Obtain user requirements

1.2 Style the elements of a web page using CSS

1.3 Apply CSS to multiple pages in a website

1.4 Position the document elements using CSS

2. Test and validate the web pages

2.1 Test the website in various browsers

2.2 Validate CSS against industry standards

2.3 Report the test results to the appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

develop a website style and format, using cascading style sheets (CSS), to user requirements

lay out page elements, using CSS

test web pages in a variety of browsers

validate the CSS against industry standards.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss standard web and CSS design principles

identify and describe the application of the following to CSS:

hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

hypertext mark-up language (HTML)

extensible hypertext mark-up language (XHTML)

industry standards for web design

recognise a range of internet browsers.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the website technologies field of work and, include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

industry software packages

a computer

a variety of web browsers

the organisational requirements documentation including:

an aesthetic presentation brief

website manuals

HTML documents

the internet, for access to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Format, style and lay out the elements on a web page

1.1 Obtain user requirements

1.2 Style the elements of a web page using CSS

1.3 Apply CSS to multiple pages in a website

1.4 Position the document elements using CSS

2. Test and validate the web pages

2.1 Test the website in various browsers

2.2 Validate CSS against industry standards

2.3 Report the test results to the appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

develop a website style and format, using cascading style sheets (CSS), to user requirements

lay out page elements, using CSS

test web pages in a variety of browsers

validate the CSS against industry standards.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss standard web and CSS design principles

identify and describe the application of the following to CSS:

hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

hypertext mark-up language (HTML)

extensible hypertext mark-up language (XHTML)

industry standards for web design

recognise a range of internet browsers.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the website technologies field of work and, include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

industry software packages

a computer

a variety of web browsers

the organisational requirements documentation including:

an aesthetic presentation brief

website manuals

HTML documents

the internet, for access to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain user requirements 
Style the elements of a web page using CSS 
Apply CSS to multiple pages in a website 
Position the document elements using CSS 
Test the website in various browsers 
Validate CSS against industry standards 
Report the test results to the appropriate person 

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