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

ICTWEB403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTWEB403 - Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transfer content, from a remote location to a web server, using a range of commercial information and communications technology (ICT) products. The objective is the successful upload of new, or revised, information on a website.It applies to individuals who are required to update websites.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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

web servers

e-business website

FTP client software

server security password, and access procedures.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Configure the file transfer protocol client
  • Review and select the file transfer protocol (FTP) client, based on features and functions
  • Ensure that the file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment
  • Enter client details, including the user identity (ID), password and the host name or ID, into 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 the organisational guidelines
  • Test and verify, the configuration by connecting to the web-hosting server
       
Element: Plan and prepare for the data transfer
  • Prepare the data content, and back it up on the local computer or server
  • Identify data as compressed, or uncompressed, with the tools available on the server to manage uploaded data
  • Ensure that the files are in an appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system
  • Ensure that the receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded
       
Element: Establish the connection to server
  • Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts
  • Proceed through the security layers, based on organisational guidelines
  • Initiate the file transfer protocol client program and locate the destination directory
       
Element: Transfer the data to a remote server
  • Select files to be transferred and choose the mode, American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), or binary
  • Run the antivirus software on the downloaded files
  • Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary, and as permissions allow
  • Store and order files, according to requirements and file extensions
  • Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression, or de-archival of the files for use
  • Confirm the data transfer and content functionality, and close the connection
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Configure the file transfer protocol client

1.1 Review and select the file transfer protocol (FTP) client, based on features and functions

1.2 Ensure that the file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment

1.3 Enter client details, including the user identity (ID), password and the host name or ID, into profile fields to create a permanent profile

1.4 Choose settings such as auto-detect, save profile, and password, depending on organisational security and privacy policy, and the organisational guidelines

1.5 Test and verify, the configuration by connecting to the web-hosting server

2. Plan and prepare for the data transfer

2.1 Prepare the data content, and back it up on the local computer or server

2.2 Identify data as compressed, or uncompressed, with the tools available on the server to manage uploaded data

2.3 Ensure that the files are in an appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system

2.4 Ensure that the receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded

3. Establish the connection to server

3.1 Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts

3.2 Proceed through the security layers, based on organisational guidelines

3.3 Initiate the file transfer protocol client program and locate the destination directory

4. Transfer the data to a remote server

4.1 Select files to be transferred and choose the mode, American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), or binary

4.2 Run the antivirus software on the downloaded files

4.3 Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary, and as permissions allow

4.4 Store and order files, according to requirements and file extensions

4.5 Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression, or de-archival of the files for use

4.6 Confirm the data transfer and content functionality, and close the connection

Evidence of the ability to:

configure a file transfer protocol (FTP) client

prepare the content to be transferred

connect to the server

transfer the content.

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:

describe the process of transferring content to a website including:

the FTP server and the client software

internet protocols

security issues

server access security procedures

server operating systems

website server architecture (e.g. Linux, Windows, Unix)

outline the range of organisational policies, and procedures, that impact on web site development

identify and describe the legislation, regulations, and codes of practice as they relate to web design, including:

codes of ethics

privacy

copyright

intellectual property.

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Configure the file transfer protocol client

1.1 Review and select the file transfer protocol (FTP) client, based on features and functions

1.2 Ensure that the file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment

1.3 Enter client details, including the user identity (ID), password and the host name or ID, into profile fields to create a permanent profile

1.4 Choose settings such as auto-detect, save profile, and password, depending on organisational security and privacy policy, and the organisational guidelines

1.5 Test and verify, the configuration by connecting to the web-hosting server

2. Plan and prepare for the data transfer

2.1 Prepare the data content, and back it up on the local computer or server

2.2 Identify data as compressed, or uncompressed, with the tools available on the server to manage uploaded data

2.3 Ensure that the files are in an appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system

2.4 Ensure that the receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded

3. Establish the connection to server

3.1 Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts

3.2 Proceed through the security layers, based on organisational guidelines

3.3 Initiate the file transfer protocol client program and locate the destination directory

4. Transfer the data to a remote server

4.1 Select files to be transferred and choose the mode, American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), or binary

4.2 Run the antivirus software on the downloaded files

4.3 Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary, and as permissions allow

4.4 Store and order files, according to requirements and file extensions

4.5 Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression, or de-archival of the files for use

4.6 Confirm the data transfer and content functionality, and close the connection

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 and select the file transfer protocol (FTP) client, based on features and functions 
Ensure that the file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment 
Enter client details, including the user identity (ID), password and the host name or ID, into 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 the organisational guidelines 
Test and verify, the configuration by connecting to the web-hosting server 
Prepare the data content, and back it up on the local computer or server 
Identify data as compressed, or uncompressed, with the tools available on the server to manage uploaded data 
Ensure that the files are in an appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system 
Ensure that 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 the security layers, based on organisational guidelines 
Initiate the file transfer protocol client program and locate the destination directory 
Select files to be transferred and choose the mode, American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), or binary 
Run the antivirus software on the downloaded files 
Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary, and as permissions allow 
Store and order files, according to requirements and file extensions 
Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression, or de-archival of the files for use 
Confirm the data transfer and content functionality, and close the connection 

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