This unit applies to those working in a web environment who are responsible for using site server tools to maintain the integrity of an ebusiness site.
Not applicable.
1. Confirm and document task requirements | 1.1 Confirm task requirements, features and functionality of site with client as required 1.2 Confirm platform or software related to business systems 1.3 Confirm integration requirements of site with client 1.4 Confirm standards relevant to the task and site functionality 1.5 Document current and proposed configuration 1.6 Document and validate client task requirements, performance criteria and scope of work with client 1.7 Confirm available resources and budget with client |
2. Select tools | 2.1 Identify relevant site server tools with reference to requirements 2.2 Review and evaluate tools with reference to task requirements and required site functionality 2.3 Load and configure server tools according to vendor guidelines and client requirements 2.4 Use server tools to test equipment |
3. Use tools | 3.1 Use server tools to maintain or update relevant functionality 3.2 Coordinate and implement procedures 3.3 Use server tools according to vendor guidelines to achieve relevant task requirements |
4. Review server tools and task requirements | 4.1 Monitor, analyse and evaluate organisational procedures 4.2 Review site server configuration related to client task requirements and make adjustments to configuration 4.3 Review server tools according to client task requirements 4.4 Use site-analysis software to validate server outcomes 4.5 Create and use reports and other documentation for record keeping and auditing |
Required skills
analytical skills to evaluate and select products to suit a given business profile
communication skills to:
communicate with clients
convey and clarify complex information
literacy skills to:
interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications
write reports and related documentation
planning and organisational skills to:
plan approaches to technical problems and management requirements
prioritise and monitor own work
problem-solving skills to solve operational problems as they arise
technical skills to:
analyse and interpret technical aspects of implementation
analyse structured query language (SQL)
select appropriate site server tools to meet required specifications
use site-analysis software
use site server tools associated with relevant site server.
Required knowledge
business site features related to choice of tools
functions and features of tools relevant to:
firewalls and proxy servers as required
hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers as required
search engines as required
security measures as required by site functionality
tools and products in relation to site construction
role of protocols related to features and functionality
site-building considerations in relation to new versus established business.
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 use appropriate website server tools to maintain expected business performance and technical standards in an ebusiness environment. |
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 server hardware site server tools currently used in industry existing ebusiness website business expectations brief appropriate standards and current legislation. |
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 functions and features of site server tools direct observation of candidate using site server tools to build, maintain and monitor transactions on an ebusiness site review of reports and documentation prepared by candidate. |
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.
Task requirements may relate to: | building customer tracking and profiling database connectivity ensuring secure transactions on a business site hosting monitoring payment and delivery systems. |
Client may include: | employees external organisations individuals internal departments. |
Platform may include: | Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) Linux Windows server’s WebSphere. |
Software may include: | commercial software applications in-house or customised software organisation-specific software packaged software. |
Integration requirements may include: | data synchronisation database implementation hosting services migration monitor transactions site server tools. |
Server tools may include: | development disaster recovery disk management firewalls maintenance network management proxy servers purchasing and payment search engines security server benchmark storage and backup user management. |
Procedures may include: | check points and sign-offs with documented procedures and templates dispute resolution and modification procedures implementation of financial control mechanisms communication with stakeholders processes for determining size and cost. |
Site-analysis software may include: | AccessWatch CyberSpyder InContext WebAnalyzer Linkbot Pro WebCounter WebTrends Log Analyzer. |
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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.