This unit applies to those working in web development who are required to produce client-side scripts as a common means of creating interactive websites. These scripts offer an effective simple means of enabling websites to provide greater interaction with clients.
Client side scripting may be used for purposes, such as form validation, but only in areas where they would affect only the document in question and no outside objects.
Not applicable.
1. Analyse requirements for web documents | 1.1 Determine necessary dynamic functionality of the web document 1.2 Determine appropriate language to achieve that functionality 1.3 Determine web document requirements |
2. Design and produce web documents | 2.1 Design web document and embedded scripts to achieve required functionality 2.2 Write simple hypertext markup language (HTML) considering accessibility 2.3 Write embedded scripts |
3. Test scripts and debug | 3.1 Test web document against required functionality, and reiterate until correct 3.2 Complete documentation and submit to appropriate person for approval |
Required skills
analytical skills to determine the necessary dynamic functionality of the web document
communication skills to liaise with end user
problem-solving skills to review design and functionality conflicts
technical skills to:
debug and handle errors
use a PC and a range of software packages
use internet protocols
view the active elements or objects across different platforms.
Required knowledge
basic knowledge of open platforms
detailed knowledge of:
client-side scripting
events and event handlers
internet operation related to servers and clients
internet protocols incorporating some theoretical concepts
security restrictions on servers, incorporating some theoretical concepts
server-side and client-side concepts, incorporating standard generalised markup language (SGML) and associated standards types of function, particularly when creating scripts to implement functions.
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: produce basic client server-side scripts for dynamic web pages confirm successful viewing of the active elements or objects across different platforms. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: client requirements functionality and scope requirements security policy 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: review of candidate’s: client-side script code subsequent results performance of real or simulated work observation of candidate’s website using client-side scripts verbal or written questioning to determine candidate’s knowledge of scripting, including client-side versus server-side scripting. |
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.
Web document may include: | previously created and new HTML documents saved email files with or without attachments saved HTML documents. |
Language may include: | ActiveX dynamic hypertext markup language (DHTML) JavaScript VBScript. |
Accessibility may relate to: | cultural awareness ethnicity intellectual impairments and remote locations physical. |
Documentation may follow: | audit trails International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards naming standards project management templates report writing protocols version control. |
Appropriate person may include: | authorised business representative client supervisor. |
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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.