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ICTWEB422
Ensure website access and useability

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of accessibility and equity in the context of website development.

It applies to individuals who are proficient communicators and who provide frontline technical support for ensuring that websites are accessible to end users.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design a site user test

1.1 Establish the usability test methods

1.2 Identify critical business functions

1.3 Identify the full range of users

1.4 Confirm user expectations through market analysis, business intelligence and customer feedback

1.5 Establish the performance potential of the business, from the business requirements or other approved sources

1.6 Establish the performance measurement and success criteria, to measure actual performance against user expectations

1.7 Test the site when ready and record the outcomes

2. Conduct the user test

2.1 Document the process performance indicators and benchmarks, and disseminate them to a sample group of users

2.2 Assemble a full representative range of users and preferred technologies, to test site features and functions, based on the business specification

2.3 Ensure maximum user satisfaction, through ease of navigation controls and design

2.4 Ensure that user and legal, accessibility, privacy and equity requirements and expectations are met

3. Evaluate the user test

3.1 Collate site performance results and measure them against performance indicators and benchmarks, based on user expectations

3.2 Identify performance shortfalls, and ensure that acceptable performance solutions are developed according to business requirements

3.3 Establish an evaluation feedback mechanism and provide to users

4. Document the results

4.1 Identify solutions to the problems encountered during the testing phase

4.2 Discuss problems with developers and ensure that the solutions are continuously refined

4.3 Ensure that the proposed solutions meet business requirements and user expectations

4.4 Document the final solutions in line with organisational guidelines, and distribute to the appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

research user needs

design a valid usability test, and set benchmark metrics

facilitate the test process and document the results

document and propose solutions, to meet user needs and the current, and future, needs of the business.

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:

explain the principles of accessibility and equity, in the context of website development

outline the technical performance measurement of a typical web site

describe common user testing principles and techniques

outline the following important considerations for a website:

architecture

privacy

security

describe workload metrics, and explain the implications for website design

describe the website design as it applies to:

business process

customer and business liaison

electronic commerce modelling language

outline the organisational policies and procedures relating to website functionality.

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:

analysis software

the e-business website

the organisational policy and procedures

the requirements documentation

a site server

site server software

web servers.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design a site user test

1.1 Establish the usability test methods

1.2 Identify critical business functions

1.3 Identify the full range of users

1.4 Confirm user expectations through market analysis, business intelligence and customer feedback

1.5 Establish the performance potential of the business, from the business requirements or other approved sources

1.6 Establish the performance measurement and success criteria, to measure actual performance against user expectations

1.7 Test the site when ready and record the outcomes

2. Conduct the user test

2.1 Document the process performance indicators and benchmarks, and disseminate them to a sample group of users

2.2 Assemble a full representative range of users and preferred technologies, to test site features and functions, based on the business specification

2.3 Ensure maximum user satisfaction, through ease of navigation controls and design

2.4 Ensure that user and legal, accessibility, privacy and equity requirements and expectations are met

3. Evaluate the user test

3.1 Collate site performance results and measure them against performance indicators and benchmarks, based on user expectations

3.2 Identify performance shortfalls, and ensure that acceptable performance solutions are developed according to business requirements

3.3 Establish an evaluation feedback mechanism and provide to users

4. Document the results

4.1 Identify solutions to the problems encountered during the testing phase

4.2 Discuss problems with developers and ensure that the solutions are continuously refined

4.3 Ensure that the proposed solutions meet business requirements and user expectations

4.4 Document the final solutions in line with organisational guidelines, and distribute to the appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

research user needs

design a valid usability test, and set benchmark metrics

facilitate the test process and document the results

document and propose solutions, to meet user needs and the current, and future, needs of the business.

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:

explain the principles of accessibility and equity, in the context of website development

outline the technical performance measurement of a typical web site

describe common user testing principles and techniques

outline the following important considerations for a website:

architecture

privacy

security

describe workload metrics, and explain the implications for website design

describe the website design as it applies to:

business process

customer and business liaison

electronic commerce modelling language

outline the organisational policies and procedures relating to website functionality.

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:

analysis software

the e-business website

the organisational policy and procedures

the requirements documentation

a site server

site server software

web servers.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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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
Establish the usability test methods 
Identify critical business functions 
Identify the full range of users 
Confirm user expectations through market analysis, business intelligence and customer feedback 
Establish the performance potential of the business, from the business requirements or other approved sources 
Establish the performance measurement and success criteria, to measure actual performance against user expectations 
Test the site when ready and record the outcomes 
Document the process performance indicators and benchmarks, and disseminate them to a sample group of users 
Assemble a full representative range of users and preferred technologies, to test site features and functions, based on the business specification 
Ensure maximum user satisfaction, through ease of navigation controls and design 
Ensure that user and legal, accessibility, privacy and equity requirements and expectations are met 
Collate site performance results and measure them against performance indicators and benchmarks, based on user expectations 
Identify performance shortfalls, and ensure that acceptable performance solutions are developed according to business requirements 
Establish an evaluation feedback mechanism and provide to users 
Identify solutions to the problems encountered during the testing phase 
Discuss problems with developers and ensure that the solutions are continuously refined 
Ensure that the proposed solutions meet business requirements and user expectations 
Document the final solutions in line with organisational guidelines, and distribute to the appropriate person 

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