Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, create and save a basic markup language document, using a text editor.
It applies to individuals who work in an assistant capacity to create web pages.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Review the requirements | 1.1 Review the requirements of the document 1.2 Select the appropriate markup language, based on organisational standards 1.3 Review the document structure |
2. Create the document structure | 2.1 Create and assign, the basic elements of the document 2.2 Mark-up sections of the document to depict the structure |
3. Validate the documents | 3.1 Validate the markup of the language document, against the requirements 3.2 Validate the markup of the language document, in different browsers |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
review document requirements, and select the appropriate language
create and save a markup language document
validate the document
use a markup language, without the automated generation of code.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify and describe, markup languages and their associated standards
list the features and limitations of a range of available browsers
explain web accessibility.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the website technologies field of work, and include access to:
the organisational style guide or policy
the document specification
a text editor
a range of browsers
the internet, to validate the markup.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1-1.3 | Extracts the relevant information from technical and organisational documents |
Writing | 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 | Develops content in a manner that supports and conveys information, using the appropriate structures and specialised language |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2 | Understands own role and responsibilities, and follows organisational standards |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 | Makes basic decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks Understands the purposes, specific functions, and the key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks |
Sectors
Web