This unit applies to information technology (IT) personnel responsible for the maintenance of websites.
Not applicable.
1. Select web traffic monitoring tools | 1.1 Identify and analyse available site-analysis software according to organisational requirements and website architecture 1.2 Choose and install the most suitable site-analysis software or internet service provider, according to vendor requirements 1.3 Identify the required report options according to organisational requirements and website architecture 1.4 Develop a traffic monitoring program |
2. Monitor web traffic | 2.1 Specify required traffic reports according to information requirements 2.2 Generate required traffic reports 2.3 Analyse reports to identify improvements to server and site performance 2.4 Apply forecasting methodologies to predict traffic peaks |
3. Make recommendations for improvements | 3.1 Recommend changes in hardware and software 3.2 Implement changes as directed 3.3 Continue traffic monitoring program as required |
Required skills
communication skills to liaise with clients and staff
literacy skills to:
interpret standards and requirements
write technical reports
numeracy skills to interpret website traffic statistics
planning and organisational skills to develop a traffic monitoring program
technical skills to use current:
webserver logfile analysis software
traffic tracking software
forecasting methodology for identifying traffic peaks.
Required knowledge
problems and challenges that arise related to:
queues and bottlenecks
website security issues
overview knowledge of:
Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics
website copyright and intellectual property requirements
features and functionality of network device drivers
features and functionality of network operating systems
queuing systems
server design and functionality
commonwealth Privacy Act 2000
website architecture
workload metrics
features and functionality of commercially available:
log file analysis software
traffic tracking software.
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: select and install site-analysis software or internet service provider (ISP) generate and analyse traffic reports recommend and implement changes as required. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: analysis software ebusiness website web server 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 monitoring website traffic verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of policy and procedures related to reporting and understanding website traffic, complex measurements and issues in the internet context review of candidate’s traffic report. |
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.
Software may include: | commercial customised in-house packaged. |
Organisational requirements may relate to: | preventative maintenance and diagnostic policy problem-solving processes roles and technical responsibilities in the IT department vendor and product service level support agreements work environment. |
Information requirements may include: | agendas letters memos minutes other business documents required by the organisation. |
Hardware may include: | digital subscriber line (DSL) modems modems or other connectivity devices networks personal computers remote sites servers workstations. |
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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.