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

ICTWEB410 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 ICTWEB410 - Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the 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 the appropriate web protocols.It applies to individuals employed as web developers who are responsible for developing websites using client data.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 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

the website, where content may be developed

site authoring software and tools

the business expectations brief

the appropriate standards, and current legislation.

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: Create the files
  • Create files and save, in the correct location and directory
  • Insert and format text content, according to the business requirements
  • Insert and optimise images, as required
       
Element: Create the formatting templates
  • Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS)
  • Define styles for the required tags, according to the business requirements
  • Link CSS to the files, and display formatting
       
Element: Define library items
  • Identify items that recur on several pages, and include in the library
  • Format selected items, according to CSS definition
  • Check the tags of selected items
  • Create and clearly name, the selected library items
  • Update the items contained in the library, according to the business requirements
       
Element: Develop the templates
  • Create and save file as template, and link with CSS
  • Format the template and create, and name, editable regions
  • Place the generic image icons in a page, as required by the business image
  • Save and modify the templates
       
Element: Identify the authoring requirements
  • Select the preferred web authoring tool, according to the business requirements
  • Set the preferences for the web-authoring tool, including the 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 the full range of features
  • Define and name the site and root folder
       
Element: Create simple forms
  • Add form elements to the page
  • Set the form element properties for each form element
  • Insert additional fields, as required for the processing form
  • Identify the availability, and location, of the common gateway interface (CGI) script
  • Connect the form to a script in a server CGI bin
  • Test the form to ensure that there are no errors
       
Element: Create simple navigation
  • Create the site map in order to plan navigation
  • Create the links between pages to reflect the content structure, using both text and images
  • Check the links in multiple browsers for errors
  • Check the 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Create the files

1.1 Create files and save, in the correct location and directory

1.2 Insert and format text content, according to the business requirements

1.3 Insert and optimise images, as required

2. Create the formatting templates

2.1 Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS)

2.2 Define styles for the required tags, according to the business requirements

2.3 Link CSS to the files, and display formatting

3. Define library items

3.1 Identify items that recur on several pages, and include in the library

3.2 Format selected items, according to CSS definition

3.3 Check the tags of selected items

3.4 Create and clearly name, the selected library items

3.5 Update the items contained in the library, according to the business requirements

4. Develop the templates

4.1 Create and save file as template, and link with CSS

4.2 Format the template and create, and name, editable regions

4.3 Place the generic image icons in a page, as required by the business image

4.4 Save and modify the templates

5. Identify the authoring requirements

5.1 Select the preferred web authoring tool, according to the business requirements

5.2 Set the preferences for the web-authoring tool, including the site file transfer protocol (FTP) client

5.3 Customise and navigate, the web author tool environment or workspace, to meet individual requirements

5.4 Select buttons and tools, both opened and closed, to access the full range of features

5.5 Define and name the site and root folder

6. Create simple forms

6.1 Add form elements to the page

6.2 Set the form element properties for each form element

6.3 Insert additional fields, as required for the processing form

6.4 Identify the availability, and location, of the common gateway interface (CGI) script

6.5 Connect the form to a script in a server CGI bin

6.6 Test the form to ensure that there are no errors

7. Create simple navigation

7.1 Create the site map in order to plan navigation

7.2 Create the links between pages to reflect the content structure, using both text and images

7.3 Check the links in multiple browsers for errors

7.4 Check the website content across a number of different browsers, and browser versions, to ensure consistency of presentation, performance and accessibility

Evidence of the ability to:

develop web content, using authoring tools to meet the business requirements

create cascading style sheets (CSS)

define library items

create templates

use authoring tools to create cross-browser web documents

create forms

create navigation tools.

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:

identify and describe, the client business domain

identify and describe the legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards, as they relate to websites

outline the accessibility guidelines regarding web-authoring tools

explain the standard generalised markup language (SGML), and describe the associated standards

describe standard web and CSS design principles and structures.

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. Create the files

1.1 Create files and save, in the correct location and directory

1.2 Insert and format text content, according to the business requirements

1.3 Insert and optimise images, as required

2. Create the formatting templates

2.1 Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS)

2.2 Define styles for the required tags, according to the business requirements

2.3 Link CSS to the files, and display formatting

3. Define library items

3.1 Identify items that recur on several pages, and include in the library

3.2 Format selected items, according to CSS definition

3.3 Check the tags of selected items

3.4 Create and clearly name, the selected library items

3.5 Update the items contained in the library, according to the business requirements

4. Develop the templates

4.1 Create and save file as template, and link with CSS

4.2 Format the template and create, and name, editable regions

4.3 Place the generic image icons in a page, as required by the business image

4.4 Save and modify the templates

5. Identify the authoring requirements

5.1 Select the preferred web authoring tool, according to the business requirements

5.2 Set the preferences for the web-authoring tool, including the site file transfer protocol (FTP) client

5.3 Customise and navigate, the web author tool environment or workspace, to meet individual requirements

5.4 Select buttons and tools, both opened and closed, to access the full range of features

5.5 Define and name the site and root folder

6. Create simple forms

6.1 Add form elements to the page

6.2 Set the form element properties for each form element

6.3 Insert additional fields, as required for the processing form

6.4 Identify the availability, and location, of the common gateway interface (CGI) script

6.5 Connect the form to a script in a server CGI bin

6.6 Test the form to ensure that there are no errors

7. Create simple navigation

7.1 Create the site map in order to plan navigation

7.2 Create the links between pages to reflect the content structure, using both text and images

7.3 Check the links in multiple browsers for errors

7.4 Check the website content across a number of different browsers, and browser versions, to ensure consistency of presentation, performance and accessibility

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

Forms

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