This unit applies to web developers responsible for building websites.
Not applicable.
1. Select and analyse website structure and development tools | 1.1 Analyse business specification and select appropriate software 1.2 Identify technical needs for the website and select appropriate software tools 1.3 Identify site structure and navigation flow and demonstrate understanding of functionality 1.4 Review design documentation and integrate design work with site structure and navigation, according to web development standards |
2. Begin site construction | 2.1 Take action to ensure user input during website construction 2.2 Validate existing information and basic content when incorporating data on website 2.3 Apply consistent design specifications to all aspects of the website 2.4 Gather feedback from user on web design, content, accessibility and structure, using appropriate feedback mechanism |
3. Complete and validate website construction and content | 3.1 Undertake an evaluation of the website against technical requirements and design specification 3.2 Test each function and process of the website 3.3 Conduct navigation tests and hypertext markup language (HTML) compliance with website standards 3.4 Stress test the website to meet design criteria and user load 3.5 Record testing results to ensure website meets user requirements 3.6 Obtain sign-off and approval of user |
Required skills
analytical skills to:
analyse business specification and select appropriate software
debug and handle errors
troubleshoot basic web links and HTML code errors
communication skills to liaise with user
literacy skills to review design documentation and record testing results
technical skills to:
debug and handle errors
develop code in HTML
identify technical needs and site structure for the website
read design specifications and guidelines
use appropriate development software and tools.
Required knowledge
basic knowledge of:
design principles
issues around accessibility and equity principles when building for diverse users
detailed knowledge of:
appropriate software and tools that meet required technical specifications
standard generalised markup language (SGML) and the associated standards
website design
web-specific technical attributes.
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: build a basic website to website specifications undertake and audit against the business requirements and design needs prior to task completion and sign-off. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: basic website specifications and guidelines website development software and tools internet server organisational and industry standards 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: verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of website design and web-specific technical attributes evaluation of candidate’s: code generation and the code results completed website direct observation of candidate creating website review of candidate’s created website and its fulfilment of requirements. |
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.
Specification may include: | current system functionality technical requirements user problem statement. |
Software may include: | Bluefish commercial software applications Dreamweaver Fireworks Golive NetObjects Fusion Notepad text editors, such as Word pad. |
Software tools may include: | FrontPage FTP programs HotDog Macromedia. |
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. |
Web development standards may include: | Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). |
User may include: | department within the organisation person within a department third party. |
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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.