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ICAWEB416A
Customise content management system

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to web developers who are responsible for integrating a website into an open-source content management system.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create a website powered by a content management system using an open-source solution.

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:

create a content management system powered website using an open-source solution that allows an end user without training in a markup language to make modifications to the website’s content.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

client requirements and content

text editor

range of browsers

internet for research and code validation

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:

evaluation of content management system (front and backend) in commonly used browsers to perform basic content manipulation tasks

evaluation of candidate’s ability to fulfil client requirements using techniques, plug-ins and additional resources

validation of front-end code markup correctness against standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

analytical skills to determine uses, audience and document structure and requirements

communication skills to liaise with end users

initiative and enterprise skills to recommend design features

literacy skills to:

follow documented instruction from a supplied guide and online documentation

interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents

keep up-to-date with latest industry guidelines

problem-solving skills to use server-side and markup languages to troubleshoot problems and client requirements

technical skills to:

configure or manipulate a website hosting environment

use a markup language to create the required web page

use a server-side programming language.

Required knowledge

markup language and associated standards

server-side language and security techniques

web accessibility.

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.

Server-side language may include:

ASP.NET

Java

Perl hypertext preprocessor (PHP)

Ruby on Rails.

Content management system may include:

Drupal

Expression Engine

Joomla

Mambo

Open CMS

PHP Nuke

Radiant CMS

Silverstripe

Typo

Wordpress.

Licensing structure may include:

commercial

open source.

Hosting structure may include:

downloads or self-installed

hosted solution.

Browsers may include:

Firefox

Google chrome

Internet Explorer

Konqueror

Lynx

Mozilla

Opera

Safari.

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
Determine required functionality of the website 
Determine appropriate server-side language that will be used to produce website 
Determine content structure and navigation of the website 
Determine pre-existing restraints that need to be considered when developing website solution 
Research appropriate solutions, based on the website requirements, including programming language, content management system, licensing structure and hosting structure 
Research techniques, plug-ins and additions to the existing content management system to allow solution to fulfil the needs determined while analysing website requirements 
Install and configure chosen content management system 
Insert and manage website content 
Install and implement appropriate techniques and plug-ins 
Validate final website markup against current website standards 
Validate content management system performance in different browsers, checking compatibility and core content management system functionality 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICAWEB416A - Customise content management system
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Assessment Record Sheet

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