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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to identify appropriate CSS rules to be applied to obtain desired result

communication skills to liaise with end users

initiative and enterprise skills to recommend design features

literacy skills to

follow documented instruction from a supplied guide

interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents

numeracy skills to work with

document element dimensions

relative and absolute measurements

planning and organisational skills to

create the CSS in allocated timeframe

plan the layout of the web page

problemsolving skills to

create web pages that function in a variety of screen resolutions

resolve browser incompatibilities

research and literacy skills to keep uptodate with latest industry guidelines

technical skills to

produce valid accessible web pages

use CSS in the most efficient and effective way

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of standard web and CSS design principles

detailed knowledge of

hypertext transfer protocol HTTP

markup language HTML XHTML

Evidence Required

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 a website styled and formatted using CSS to user requirements

lay out page elements using CSS

test web pages in a variety of browsers

validate the CSS against industry standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

aesthetic presentation brief

variety of browsers

HTML documents to have CSS applied to them

internet access to validate the CSS against the World Wide Web Consortium WC

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 candidates knowledge of CSS rules and how they affect the document styling and layout

evaluation of candidates created and modified web pages styled using CSS

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 nonEnglish speaking background may need additional support

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Range Statement

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.

Browsers may include:

Internet Explorer

Netscape Navigator

Industry standards may include:

Appropriate person may include: