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ICAWEB506A
Develop complex cascading style sheets

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to web designers and web developers who are involved in the layout and appearance of web pages.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop complex cascading style sheets (CSS) that are attached to a mark-up language document.

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:

develop a complex website styled and formatted using CSS

create a complex page layout using CSS

test web pages in a variety of browsers

validate the CSS against industry standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs

computer

aesthetic presentation brief

HTML documents to have CSS applied to them

internet access to validate the CSS against the W3C

variety of browsers.

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:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of CSS rules and how they affect the document styling and layout

evaluation of newly created or modified web pages styled using CSS.

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

analytical skills to identify appropriate CSS rules to be applied to obtain desired result

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

interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents

numeracy skills to work with:

document element dimensions

relative and absolute measurements

planning and organisational skills to:

create the CSS in allocated timeframe

plan the layout of the web page

problem-solving skills to:

create web pages that will function in a variety of screen resolutions

resolve browser incompatibilities

research skills to identify latest industry guidelines and make recommendations

learning and literacy skills to keep up-to-date with industry guidelines

technical skills to:

produce valid accessible web pages

use CSS in the most efficient and effective way.

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of design principles

detailed knowledge of:

hypertext markup language (HTML) and eXtensible hypertext markup language (XHTML)

CSS

hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) protocol

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards

techniques to correct browser incompatibilities.

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.

Advanced CSS may relate to:

application of browser-specific rules

application of layering to achieve desired design

application of transparency

attribute selectors

fluid page layouts

new release of CSS rules.

Industry standards may include:

W3C

Web 2.0.

Browsers may include:

Firefox

Google Chrome

Internet Explorer

Konqueror

Lynx

Mozilla

Netscape Navigator

Opera

Safari.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain user requirements for style 
Develop CSS to match user requirements 
Style elements of a web page using advanced CSS techniques 
Position document elements using advanced CSS 
Apply style sheets to multiple pages in a website 
Validate CSS against industry standards 
Test website in various browsers 
Rectify browser differences to ensure website is accessible 

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