- ICAS4201B - Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICAS4201B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ICAS4201B - Transfer content to a website using commercial packages |
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Description | This unit defines the competency required to transfer content from a remote location to a web server using a range of commercial IT products. The end objective is the successful upload of new or revised information on a website.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | |||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Configure the file transfer protocol client |
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Element: Plan and prepare for data transfer |
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Element: Establish connection to server |
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Element: Transfer data to remote server |
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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 following is essential: Assessment must confirm the ability to configure an FTP client, prepare content to be transferred, connect to the server and transfer content. To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to: Web servers E-business website FTP client software Server security password and access procedures |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This competency requires the application of file transfer protocol (FTP) client software as a means of uploading or changing content on a website. FTP is the most common method for transferring data across the internet. Most web browsers connect to FTP sites transparently and download data without the user being aware that they are on an FTP server. The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature. Assessment must ensure: Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic. Applications may involve responsibility for, and limited organisation of, others. |
Method of assessment | The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1. Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency. Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to: Demonstrate uploading and downloading of data Make changes to settings of files located on a server Set up folders and directories for anonymous sharing Create upload folders and directories as a repository for users to place files Maintain knowledge of industry products and services Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to: Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts, with depth in some areas Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Website analysis Website publishing File transfer Directory maintenance Information architecture Connecting to remote servers File back-up |
Required knowledge |
Website server architecture (e.g. Linux, Windows, UNIX) Server operating systems Server access security procedures FTP server and client software Copyright and intellectual property information The Commonwealth Privacy Act 2000 Internet protocols Security issues - denial of service, viruses, hackers Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics |
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. | |
File transfer protocol (FTP) client - variables may include but are not limited to a wide variety of commercially available tools, such as: | AxY FTP for Windows, Linux and Unix Cftp for Unix Curl for Unix supports FTP, HTTP, Telnet GFTP with GUI for Unix supports FTP, HTTP and SSH Lftp command-line FTP for Solaris, IRIX, HP-UX, Digital UNIX and Linux NFTP command-line FTP for Windows, Linux, OS/2 NcFTP client command-line FTP and HTTP URLs for Solaris FreeBSD, AIX and Linux WS_FTP for MS Windows |
Client may include but is not limited to: | internal departments external organisations individual people employees |
Operatingsystem may include but is not limited to: | Linux 6.0 or above Windows 98 or above Apple OS 8 or above |
Computer may include: | laptops workstations servers other devices |
Server may include: | Application/web servers BEA Weblogic servers IBM VisualAge and WebSphere Novell NDS servers Email servers File and print servers FTP servers Firewall servers Proxy/cache servers |
Requirements may be in reference to: | business system network people in the organisation |
Software may include but is not limited to: | commercial, in-house, packaged or customised software |
Organisationalguidelines may include but are not limited to: | personal use of emails and internet access content of emails downloading information and accessing particular websites opening mail with attachments virus risk dispute resolution document procedures and templates communication methods financial control mechanisms |
Privacy policy include: | information on the types of information held the purpose of holding the information how it is collected the approved uses and disclosure of information held |
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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 |
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Review and select file transfer protocolclient based on features and functions | |||
Ensure that the file transfer protocolclient is suitable for the technical environment | |||
Enter client details, including user ID, password and host name/ID into the correct profile fields to create a permanent profile | |||
Choose settings such as auto-detect, save profile and password depending on organisational security and privacy policy and organisational guidelines | |||
Test and verify configuration by connecting to the web hosting server | |||
Prepare data content and back it up on the local computer or server | |||
Identify data as compressed or uncompressed with tools available on the server to manage uploaded data | |||
Ensure files are in an appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operatingsystem | |||
Ensure the receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded | |||
Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts | |||
Proceed through security layers based on organisationalguidelines | |||
Initiate file transfer protocol client program and locate destination directory | |||
Select files to be transferred and choose correct mode (ASCII or binary) | |||
Run anti-virus software on downloaded files | |||
Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary and as permissions allow | |||
Store and order files according requirements and file extensions | |||
Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files such as translation, decompression or de-archival of the files for use | |||
Confirm data transfer and content functionality and close connection |
Forms
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