Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICAWEB403A, 'Transfer content to a website using commercial packages'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Transfer content to a website using commercial packages' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Configure the file transfer protocol client

1.1 Review and select file transfer protocol (FTP) client based on features and functions

1.2 Ensure that file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment

1.3 Enter client details, including user ID, password and host name or ID into profile fields to create a permanent profile

1.4 Choose settings such as auto-detect, save profile and password depending on organisational security and privacy policy and organisational guidelines

1.5 Test and verify configuration by connecting to the web hosting server

2. Plan and prepare for data transfer

2.1 Prepare data content and back it up on local computer or server

2.2 Identify data as compressed or uncompressed with tools available on the server to manage uploaded data

2.3 Ensure files are in appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system

2.4 Ensure receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded

3. Establish connection to server

3.1 Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts

3.2 Proceed through security layers based on organisational guidelines

3.3 Initiate file transfer protocol client program and locate destination directory

4. Transfer data to remote server

4.1 Select files to be transferred and choose mode (ASCII or binary)

4.2 Run antivirus software on downloaded files

4.3 Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary and as permissions allow

4.4 Store and order files according requirements and file extensions

4.5 Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression or de-archival of the files for use

4.6 Confirm data transfer and content functionality and close connection