This unit applies to web assistants responsible for creating web pages using a markup language.
Not applicable.
1. Review requirements | 1.1 Review the requirements of the document 1.2 Select the appropriate markup language based on organisational standards 1.3 Review document structure |
2. Create document structure | 2.1 Create and assign the basic elements of the document 2.2 Markup sections of the document to depict the structure |
3. Validate documents | 3.1 Validate markup language document against requirements 3.2 Validate markup language document in different browsers |
Required skills
communication skills to liaise with peers and supervisors
literacy skills to:
follow documented instruction from a supplied guide
interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents
keep up-to-date with latest industry guidelines
problem-solving skills to use markup language and troubleshoot problems
technical skills to use a markup language to create the required web page.
Required knowledge
markup language and associated standards
features and limitations of range of available browsers
web accessibility.
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: create and save a markup language document use a markup language without the automated generation of code. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: organisational style guide or policy document specification text editor range of browsers internet access to validate markup appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment 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: evaluation of web pages prepared by candidate using a text editor evaluation of candidate’s validated markup code results in commonly used browsers. |
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. |
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.
Markup language may include: | dynamic hypertext markup language (DHTML) hypertext markup language (HTML) standard generalised markup language (SGML) virtual reality modelling language (VRML) eXtensible hypertext markup language (XHTML) eXtensible markup language (XML). |
Structure may include elements describing: | headings lists paragraphs. |
Browsers may include: | Firefox Google chrome Internet Explorer Konqueror Lynx Mozilla Opera Safari. |
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This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.