ICAWEB502A
Create dynamic web pages
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build active or dynamic web pages.
Application
This unit applies to web developers responsible for creating dynamic pages to provide interaction between the user and the website.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify client and server-side dynamic content | 1.1 Review technical requirements 1.2 Identify sections of the website requiring client-side dynamic content 1.3 Identify sections of the website requiring server-side dynamic content 1.4 Select appropriate languages and technology to meet the requirements |
2. Create dynamic content | 2.1 Create pages using appropriate languages 2.2 Ensure code conforms to current industry best practice and standards |
3. Test dynamic pages | 3.1 Test website in a variety of browsers 3.2 Ensure required dynamic content functions according to specified requirements |
Required Skills
Required skills
analytical skills to:
determine functional requirements
identify dynamic client and server-side requirements
communication skills to liaise with the client
initiative and enterprise skills to provide feedback and recommend the most appropriate technology solutions
literacy skills to:
follow documented instructions
interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents
keep up-to-date with latest industry guidelines
problem-solving skills to:
identify and rectify website functional problems
identify and resolve bugs in the created code
select the most efficient and effective algorithms
research skills to:
find solutions to encountered problems
keep up-to-date with industry trends
technical skills to:
apply basic hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
apply web programming concepts
create hypertext markup language (HTML) and eXtensible hypertext markup language (XHTML) pages
create software in a variety of languages, including client and server-side languages
create aesthetically pleasing web pages.
Required knowledge
web-programming concepts, including:
authentication and web security
HTTP
session management
stateless programming
detailed knowledge of:
internet technology
programming control structures
object-oriented programming.
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: produce dynamic web pages that include both client and server-side dynamic content create efficient and effective code to meet technical requirements. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs development environment server access database server browsers. |
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 dynamic web applications that include both client and server-side coding written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and skills of internet technology. |
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.
Languages may include: | active server pages (ASP) active server pages .net (ASP.NET) Coldfusion JavaScript Perl Perl hypertext preprocessor (PHP) VBScript. |
Browsers may include: | Firefox Google Chrome Internet Explorer Konqueror Lynx Mozilla Netscape Navigator Opera Safari. |
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.