Application
This unit applies to web designers and web developers who are involved in the layout and appearance of web pages.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify main layout sections from design specification | 1.1 Identify required sections of the web page 1.2 Create web page structure |
2. Lay out web page to match design specification | 2.1 Position document elements 2.2 Style web page elements to match design specifications |
3. Test and validate layout | 3.1 Test website in various browsers 3.2 Validate web pages against industry standards |
Required Skills
Required skills
analytical skills to identify appropriate cascading style sheets (CSS) rules to be applied to obtain desired result
communication skills to liaise with end users
initiative and enterprise skills to recommend design features
literacy skills to:
follow documented instruction from a supplied guide
interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents
numeracy skills to work with:
document element dimensions
relative and absolute measurements
planning and organisational skills to:
create the web pages in allocated timeframe
plan the layout of the web page
problem-solving skills to:
create web pages to function in a variety of screen resolutions
resolve browser incompatibilities
research, literacy and learning skills to keep up-to-date with latest industry guidelines
technical skills to:
produce valid accessible web pages
use CSS in the most efficient and effective way.
Required knowledge
standard web and web scripting design principles
detailed knowledge of:
CSS
hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
markup language, such as hypertext markup language (HTML) or eXtensible hypertext markup language (XHTML)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards.
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: develop a website according to design specifications lay out page elements test web pages in a variety of browsers validate the web pages against industry standards. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: computer aesthetic presentation brief variety of browsers internet access to validate against the W3C 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: evaluation of a newly created or modified website verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of design principles for web pages. |
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.
Browsers may include: | Firefox Google Chrome Internet Explorer Konqueror Lynx Mozilla Netscape Navigator Opera Safari. |
Industry standards may include: | W3C Web 2.0. |
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.