Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

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 ICAWEB410A, 'Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Create files

1.1 Create files and save in correct location and directory

1.2 Insert and format text content according to business requirements

1.3 Insert and optimise images as required

2. Create formatting templates

2.1 Create basic external cascading style sheets (CSS)

2.2 Define styles for the required tags according to business requirements

2.3 Link CSS to the files and display formatting

3. Define library items

3.1 Identify items that recur on several pages and include in library

3.2 Format selected items according to CSS definition

3.3 Check tags of selected items

3.4 Create and clearly name selected library items

3.5 Update items contained in library according to business requirements

4. Develop templates

4.1 Create and save file as template and link with CSS

4.2 Format template and create and name editable regions

4.3 Place generic image icons in page as required by business image

4.4 Save and modify templates

5. Identify authoring requirements

5.1 Select preferred web authoring tool, according to business requirements

5.2 Set preferences for web authoring tool, including site file transfer protocol (FTP) client

5.3 Customise and navigate the web author tool environment or workspace to meet individual requirements

5.4 Select buttons and tools, both opened and closed, to access full range of features

5.5 Define and name site and root folder

6. Create simple forms

6.1 Add form elements to page

6.2 Set form element properties for each form element

6.3 Insert additional fields as required for processing form

6.4 Identify availability and location of common gateway interface (CGI) script

6.5 Connect form to a script in a server CGI bin

6.6 Test form to ensure no errors

7. Create simple navigation

7.1 Create site map to plan navigation

7.2 Create links between pages to reflect content structure using both text and images

7.3 Check links in multiple browsers for errors

7.4 Check website content across a number of different browsers and browser versions to ensure consistency of presentation, performance and accessibility


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICAWEB410A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICP30312 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
  • ICP30212 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
  • ICA40111 - Certificate IV in Information Technology
  • ICA40311 - Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies

And the skillsets: