ICTWEB516
Research and apply emerging web technology trends


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to keep up-to-date and apply emerging web technologies.

It applies to individuals who have an understanding of internet technology, are highly skilled technicians, and have high-level knowledge of the principles of analysis and design.

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. Identify emerging web technology trends and their uses

1.1 Review new developments in web technology

1.2 Identify the appropriate web technology to meet the needs of the web application

2. Implement new web technology trends in a portfolio

2.1 Create the code to apply the web technology

2.2 Test the web application in a variety of browsers, and rectify any problems that arise

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

research, investigate, and apply emerging web technology trends to a web application.

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:

outline the principles of the internet and the technologies that underpin its existence

summarise the key principles of analysis and design

outline programming control structures and object-oriented programming

explain web programming concepts, including:

the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

stateless programming

session management

authentication and web security

client-side programming

explain the latest web technology trends, and their application, to a client

evaluate a web application, using trends in web technology

identify the sources of information regarding new and emerging, trends and technologies.


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:

a development environment

a server

a database server

the internet

browsers.

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, 1.2

Critically analyses complex information from a variety of sources, and consolidates information, relating to specific criteria to determine the requirements

Writing

2.1

Writes and edits, computer code and technical data, ensuring the correct syntax and accuracy

Get the work done

1.2, 2.2

Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others while taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness

Investigates new and innovative ideas as a means to improve work practices and processes

Uses and investigates new digital technologies and applications, to manage and manipulate data, and to communicate effectively with others in a secure, and stable, digital environment


Sectors

Web