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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify the accessibility standards | 1.1 Research and identify, specific user groups with particular accessibility requirements 1.2 Identify general legislated and industry accessibility standards, and requirements, to understand the wider context of accessibility 1.3 Identify web development standards, and prioritise application 1.4 Consolidate specific and general standards, and requirements, into an accessibility checklist for application to website related work |
2. Test for website accessibility | 2.1 Select and prepare, the appropriate automatic testing tools and software 2.2 Run the automatic testing tools and make document changes, based on the results 2.3 Ensure that the text equivalent for every non-text element is present in the website, where feasible 2.4 Verify that information conveyed with colour is also available without colour 2.5 Identify any changes in the natural language of a document text 2.6 Check and ensure, that the document can be read without style sheets 2.7 Check and ensure that the priorities identified in the analysis of web development standards are met and completed 2.8 Test the site with different user groups, to ensure that the site transforms successfully and maintains accessibility |
3. Test the pages | 3.1 Check and ensure that the pages are not dependent on colour, and can operate in a monochrome environment 3.2 Check and ensure that the pages are logical and accessible, in a text-only environment 3.3 Verify that the pages operate on a text-to-speech browser 3.4 Ensure that the accessibility of the website is signed off by the appropriate person, as meeting the web-development standards |
Evidence of the ability to:
identify accessibility standards
test a website for accessibility using a range of tools and tests
check website documents and other web components for accessibility issues
test web pages for accessibility.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify and describe the relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, relating to access and equity
describe the computing and programming standards that apply to access and equity
describe the access and equity issues of web page design, in relation to:
customer and business liaison approaches, and processes
electronic commerce modelling language
government, advocacy group, and user group liaison
discuss the application of privacy principles to website development, user access and user usage
describe technical performance measurement principles
describe the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
explain the importance of website accessibility, security, and equity legislation
compare website design methods and standard website structures
explain website security
explain workload metrics
list World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the website technologies field of work, and include access to:
a live website
the requirements documentation
the customer-relationship model
automatic accessibility measuring tools
organisational requirements and relevant standards.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.