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

ICTWEB418 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTWEB418 - Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a basic website, consistent with the design, technical requirements and expectations, of a client’s business, using current industry software and tools.It applies to individuals working as web developers who use a wide range of knowledge and skills across a range of general information and communications technology (ICT) environments, and support small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that require broader, rather than more specialised, ICT support.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.
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: Select and analyse the website structure and development tools
  • Analyse the business specification, and select the appropriate software
  • Identify the website’s technical needs, and select the appropriate software tools
  • Identify the site’s structure and navigation flow, and demonstrate an understanding of functionality
  • Review the design documentation, and integrate the design work with the site’s structure and navigation, according to web development standards
       
Element: Begin site construction
  • Take action to ensure user input during website construction
  • Validate the existing information and basic content, when incorporating data on the website
  • Apply consistent design specifications to all aspects of the website
  • Gather feedback from the user on web design, content, accessibility and structure, using the appropriate feedback mechanism
       
Element: Complete and validate the website construction and content
  • Undertake an evaluation of the website, against the technical requirements and the design specification
  • Test each function, and, process of the website
  • Conduct navigation tests and hypertext markup language (HTML) compliance with website standards
  • Stress test the website to meet the design criteria and user load
  • Record testing results to ensure that the website meets user requirements
  • Obtain the sign-off and approval of the user
       


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. Select and analyse the website structure and development tools

1.1 Analyse the business specification, and select the appropriate software

1.2 Identify the website’s technical needs, and select the appropriate software tools

1.3 Identify the site’s structure and navigation flow, and demonstrate an understanding of functionality

1.4 Review the design documentation, and integrate the design work with the site’s structure and navigation, according to web development standards

2. Begin site construction

2.1 Take action to ensure user input during website construction

2.2 Validate the existing information and basic content, when incorporating data on the website

2.3 Apply consistent design specifications to all aspects of the website

2.4 Gather feedback from the user on web design, content, accessibility and structure, using the appropriate feedback mechanism

3. Complete and validate the website construction and content

3.1 Undertake an evaluation of the website, against the technical requirements and the design specification

3.2 Test each function, and, process of the website

3.3 Conduct navigation tests and hypertext markup language (HTML) compliance with website standards

3.4 Stress test the website to meet the design criteria and user load

3.5 Record testing results to ensure that the website meets user requirements

3.6 Obtain the sign-off and approval of the user

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:

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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. Select and analyse the website structure and development tools

1.1 Analyse the business specification, and select the appropriate software

1.2 Identify the website’s technical needs, and select the appropriate software tools

1.3 Identify the site’s structure and navigation flow, and demonstrate an understanding of functionality

1.4 Review the design documentation, and integrate the design work with the site’s structure and navigation, according to web development standards

2. Begin site construction

2.1 Take action to ensure user input during website construction

2.2 Validate the existing information and basic content, when incorporating data on the website

2.3 Apply consistent design specifications to all aspects of the website

2.4 Gather feedback from the user on web design, content, accessibility and structure, using the appropriate feedback mechanism

3. Complete and validate the website construction and content

3.1 Undertake an evaluation of the website, against the technical requirements and the design specification

3.2 Test each function, and, process of the website

3.3 Conduct navigation tests and hypertext markup language (HTML) compliance with website standards

3.4 Stress test the website to meet the design criteria and user load

3.5 Record testing results to ensure that the website meets user requirements

3.6 Obtain the sign-off and approval of the user

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
Analyse the business specification, and select the appropriate software 
Identify the website’s technical needs, and select the appropriate software tools 
Identify the site’s structure and navigation flow, and demonstrate an understanding of functionality 
Review the design documentation, and integrate the design work with the site’s structure and navigation, according to web development standards 
Take action to ensure user input during website construction 
Validate the existing information and basic content, when incorporating data on the website 
Apply consistent design specifications to all aspects of the website 
Gather feedback from the user on web design, content, accessibility and structure, using the appropriate feedback mechanism 
Undertake an evaluation of the website, against the technical requirements and the design specification 
Test each function, and, process of the website 
Conduct navigation tests and hypertext markup language (HTML) compliance with website standards 
Stress test the website to meet the design criteria and user load 
Record testing results to ensure that the website meets user requirements 
Obtain the sign-off and approval of the user 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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