ICAWEB403A
Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to transfer content from a remote location to a web server using a range of commercial information technology (IT) products. The end objective is the successful upload of new or revised information on a website.

Application

This unit applies to website developers and maintainers who are responsible for updating websites.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Configure the file transfer protocol client

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

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

1.3 Enter client details, including user ID, password and 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 organisational guidelines

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

2. Plan and prepare for data transfer

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

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

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

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

3. Establish connection to server

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

3.2 Proceed through security layers based on organisational guidelines

3.3 Initiate file transfer protocol client program and locate destination directory

4. Transfer data to remote server

4.1 Select files to be transferred and choose mode (ASCII or binary)

4.2 Run antivirus software on 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 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 data transfer and content functionality and close connection

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with clients and staff

literacy skills to interpret standards and requirements

planning and organisational skills to conduct user analysis

technical skills to:

conduct website analysis

connect to remote servers

manage directory maintenance

manage file transfers and backups

undertake website publishing.

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of:

FTP server and client software

internet protocols

security issues, including denial of service, viruses and hackers

server access security procedures

server operating systems

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

overview knowledge of:

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics

commonwealth Privacy Act 2000

copyright and intellectual property information.

Evidence Required

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:

configure an FTP client

prepare content to be transferred

connect to the server

transfer content.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

web servers

ebusiness website

FTP client software

server security password and access procedures

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:

direct observation of candidate using a range of commercial software packages to transfer content to a website

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of transfer protocols and associated security issues

review of candidate’s documented website functionality.

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.


Range Statement

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.

FTP client may include:

AxY FTP for Windows, Linux and Unix

cftp for Unix

Curl for Unix supports FTP, HTTP, Telnet

GFTP with GUI for Unix supports FTP, HTTP and SSH

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

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

NFTP command-line FTP for Windows, Linux, OS/2

WS_FTP for MS Windows.

Client may include to:

employee

external organisation

individual

internal department.

Privacy policy may include:

approved uses and disclosure of information held

how it is collected

information on the types of information held

purpose of holding the information.

Organisational guidelines may include:

communication methods

content of emails

dispute resolution

document procedures and templates

downloading information and accessing particular websites

financial control mechanisms

opening mail with attachments

personal use of emails and internet access

virus risk.

Computer may include:

laptops

other devices

servers

workstations.

Server may include:

application or web servers

BEA Weblogic servers

email servers

file and print servers

firewall servers

FTP servers

IBM VisualAge and WebSphere

Novell Directory Services (NDS) servers

proxy or cache servers.

Operating system may include:

Apple

Linux

Windows.

Software may include:

commercial

customised software

in-house

packaged.

Requirements may relate to:

business

network

people in the organisation

system.


Sectors

Web


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

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.