Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICAWEB410A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAWEB410A - Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use web development software to create website content. The unit is designed to use a web authoring tool to convert text and images to appropriate web protocols.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies web developers who are responsible for developing websites using client data.Using web authoring to convert data is an appropriate method for rapid data translation and prevents the need for a rewrite.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Create files
  • Create files and save in correct location and directory
  • Insert and format text content according to business requirements
  • Insert and optimise images as required
       
Element: Create formatting templates
  • Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS)
  • Define styles for the required tags according to business requirements
  • Link CSS to the files and display formatting
       
Element: Define library items
  • Identify items that recur on several pages and include in library
  • Format selected items according to CSS definition
  • Check tags of selected items
  • Create and clearly name selected library items
  • Update items contained in library according to business requirements
       
Element: Develop templates
  • Create and save file as template and link with CSS
  • Format template and create and name editable regions
  • Place generic image icons in page as required by business image
  • Save and modify templates
       
Element: Identify authoring requirements
  • Select preferred web authoring tool, according to business requirements
  • Set preferences for web authoring tool, including site file transfer protocol (FTP) client
  • Customise and navigate the web author tool environment or workspace to meet individual requirements
  • Select buttons and tools, both opened and closed, to access full range of features
  • Define and name site and root folder
       
Element: Create simple forms
  • Add form elements to page
  • Set form element properties for each form element
  • Insert additional fields as required for processing form
  • Identify availability and location of common gateway interface (CGI) script
  • Connect form to a script in a server CGI bin
  • Test form to ensure no errors
       
Element: Create simple navigation
  • Create site map to plan navigation
  • Create links between pages to reflect content structure using both text and images
  • Check links in multiple browsers for errors
  • Check website content across a number of different browsers and browser versions to ensure consistency of presentation, performance and accessibility
       


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:

develop web content using authoring tools to meet specifications

use authoring tools to create cross-browser web documents

create forms

create navigation tools.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

site where web content may be developed using a web authoring tool

site authoring software and tools currently used in industry

business expectations brief

appropriate standards and current legislation

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 candidate’s knowledge of web authoring tools

direct observation of candidate using authoring tool to convert client data for website

review of website developed by candidate following business requirements.

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, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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

analytical skills to analyse business requirements

communication skills to:

communicate with clients

convey and clarify complex information

seek assistance and expert advice

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and authoring specifications

planning and organisational skills to prioritise and monitor own work

problem-solving skills to solve operational problems as they arise

safety awareness skills to work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to:

analyse and interpret technical aspects of implementation

design simple forms

operate software applications

select appropriate authoring tools to meet required specifications

write and maintain HTML.

Required knowledge

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics

Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines

standard generalised markup language (SGML) and the associated standards

standard web and CSS design principles

website design methods and standard website structures.

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.

Business requirements may relate to:

customer

inventory

payroll

supplier

tax requirements of the organisation.

Images may include:

clipart

graphics

pictures.

File transfer protocol client may include:

AxY FTP for Windows, Linux and Unix

cftp for Unix

Curl for Unix supports FTP, HTTP and Telnet

GFTP with GUI for Unix supports FTP, HTTP and SSH

lftp command line FTP for Solaris, IRIX, HP-UX, Digital Unix and Linux

Lukemftp command-line FTP supports FTP and HTTP URLs

NcFTP Client command-line FTP and HTTP URLs for Solaris, FreeBSD, AIX and Linux

WS-FTP.

Requirements may refer to:

business

network

people in the organisation

system.

Server may include:

application and web

building environmental assessment (BEA) weblogic

email

file and print

firewall

file transfer protocol

IBM VisualAge and WebSphere

Novell Directory Services

proxy or cache.

Browsers may include:

Galleon

Internet Explorer

Konqueror

Lynx

Mozilla

Netscape Navigator

Opera

Phoenix.

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
Create files and save in correct location and directory 
Insert and format text content according to business requirements 
Insert and optimise images as required 
Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS) 
Define styles for the required tags according to business requirements 
Link CSS to the files and display formatting 
Identify items that recur on several pages and include in library 
Format selected items according to CSS definition 
Check tags of selected items 
Create and clearly name selected library items 
Update items contained in library according to business requirements 
Create and save file as template and link with CSS 
Format template and create and name editable regions 
Place generic image icons in page as required by business image 
Save and modify templates 
Select preferred web authoring tool, according to business requirements 
Set preferences for web authoring tool, including site file transfer protocol (FTP) client 
Customise and navigate the web author tool environment or workspace to meet individual requirements 
Select buttons and tools, both opened and closed, to access full range of features 
Define and name site and root folder 
Add form elements to page 
Set form element properties for each form element 
Insert additional fields as required for processing form 
Identify availability and location of common gateway interface (CGI) script 
Connect form to a script in a server CGI bin 
Test form to ensure no errors 
Create site map to plan navigation 
Create links between pages to reflect content structure using both text and images 
Check links in multiple browsers for errors 
Check website content across a number of different browsers and browser versions to ensure consistency of presentation, performance and accessibility 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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