ICAWEB403A - Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
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ICAWEB403A Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to website developers and maintainers who are responsible for updating websites.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to transfer content from a remote location to a web server using a range of commercial information technology (IT) products. The end objective is the successful upload of new or revised information on a website.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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:
configure an FTP client
prepare content to be transferred
connect to the server
transfer content.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
web servers
ebusiness website
FTP client software
server security password and access procedures
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
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:
direct observation of candidate using a range of commercial software packages to transfer content to a website
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of transfer protocols and associated security issues
review of candidate’s documented website functionality.
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.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
communication skills to liaise with clients and staff
literacy skills to interpret standards and requirements
planning and organisational skills to conduct user analysis
technical skills to:
conduct website analysis
connect to remote servers
manage directory maintenance
manage file transfers and backups
undertake website publishing.
Required knowledge
detailed knowledge of:
FTP server and client software
internet protocols
security issues, including denial of service, viruses and hackers
server access security procedures
server operating systems
website server architecture (e.g. Linux, Windows, Unix)
overview knowledge of:
Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics
commonwealth Privacy Act 2000
copyright and intellectual property information.
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.
FTP client may include:
AxY FTP for Windows, Linux and Unix
cftp for Unix
Curl for Unix supports FTP, HTTP, Telnet
GFTP with GUI for Unix supports FTP, HTTP and SSH
lftp command-line FTP for Solaris, IRIX, HP-UX, Digital Unix and Linux
NcFTP client command-line FTP and HTTP URLs for Solaris FreeBSD, AIX and Linux
NFTP command-line FTP for Windows, Linux, OS/2
WS_FTP for MS Windows.
Client may include to:
employee
external organisation
individual
internal department.
Privacy policy may include:
approved uses and disclosure of information held
how it is collected
information on the types of information held
purpose of holding the information.
Organisational guidelines may include:
communication methods
content of emails
dispute resolution
document procedures and templates
downloading information and accessing particular websites
financial control mechanisms
opening mail with attachments
personal use of emails and internet access
virus risk.
Computer may include:
laptops
other devices
servers
workstations.
Server may include:
application or web servers
BEA Weblogic servers
email servers
file and print servers
firewall servers
FTP servers
IBM VisualAge and WebSphere
Novell Directory Services (NDS) servers
proxy or cache servers.
Operating system may include:
Apple
Linux
Windows.
Software may include:
commercial
customised software
in-house
packaged.
Requirements may relate to:
business
network
people in the organisation
system.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Review and select file transfer protocol (FTP) client based on features and functions
Ensure that file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment
Enter client details, including user ID, password and host name or ID into profile fields to create a permanent profile
Choose settings such as auto-detect, save profile and password depending on organisational security and privacy policy and organisational guidelines
Test and verify configuration by connecting to the web hosting server
Prepare data content and back it up on local computer or server
Identify data as compressed or uncompressed with tools available on the server to manage uploaded data
Ensure files are in appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system
Ensure receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded
Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts
Proceed through security layers based on organisational guidelines
Initiate file transfer protocol client program and locate destination directory
Select files to be transferred and choose mode (ASCII or binary)
Run antivirus software on downloaded files
Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary and as permissions allow
Store and order files according requirements and file extensions
Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression or de-archival of the files for use
Confirm data transfer and content functionality and close connection
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