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. Determine the requirements and develop CSS | 1.1 Obtain user requirements for style 1.2 Develop CSS to match user requirements |
2. Use advanced CSS techniques to create web pages | 2.1 Style the elements of a web page, using advanced CSS techniques 2.2 Position the document elements, using advanced CSS 2.3 Apply the style sheets to multiple pages in a website |
3. Ensure web page and CSS are validated and tested in all major browsers | 3.1 Validate CSS against industry standards 3.2 Test the website in various browsers 3.3 Rectify browser differences to ensure that the website is accessible |
Evidence of the ability to:
develop a complex website, styled and formatted, using cascading style sheets (CSS), according to user requirements
create a complex page layout using CSS
test the web pages in a variety of browsers
validate CSS against industry standards.
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 website design
describe hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) protocol and its application to CSS
outline and apply, hypertext markup language (HTML) and extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML)
outline CSS rules and how they affect document styling, and layout
explain World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards, as they apply to website design
identify and apply, techniques to correct browser incompatibilities.
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 computer
an aesthetic presentation brief
HTML documents to have CSS applied to them
the internet to validate the CSS against the W3C
a variety of browsers.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.