Required skills

Procedures writing

Results recording

Statistical measuring

Technical test design

Test implementation

Test evaluation

Required knowledge

Website architecture

Technical environment characteristics and how to read and interpret design specifications

Benchmark selection and development

Queuing systems workload metrics and user request classes

Standard generalised markup language SGML and associated standards

Basic copyright and intellectual property

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics

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 following is essential

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify the critical functions to be tested develop appropriate metrics for each function and assign benchmarked performance standards Each performance function must be tested and compared against the appropriate benchmarks in order to validate site performance against technical requirements Results should be clearly documented to establish the performance benchmarks for subsequent site development

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to

Ebusiness website

Analysis software

Site design and technical requirements documentation

Site development software and tools

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Testing applications involves significant judgement in planning design evaluation technical or leadershipguidance and communications functions related to services operations and processes Testing procedures for contemporary websites can be complex and expensive and a thorough analysis and documentation process should be undertaken across all aspects of such testing The breadth depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and nonroutine Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a nonroutine or contingency nature

Assessment must ensure

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic

Applications may involve responsibility for and limited organisation of others

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICAAC Design a website to meet technical requirements

ICAA4142C Design a website to meet technical requirements

ICABB Create a simple markup language document to specification

ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification

ICABB Develop cascading style sheets

ICAB4171B Develop cascading style sheets

ICADB Write content for web pages

ICAD4209B Write content for web pages

ICAIB Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards

ICAI4189B Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards

ICATB Confirm accessibility of website for people with special needs

ICAT4183B Confirm accessibility of website for people with special needs

ICATB Ensure site usability for full range of users

ICAT4184B Ensure site usability for full range of users

ICATB Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

ICAT4186B Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts with depth in some areas

Identify analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others

Additionally an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding and technical knowledge of designing a website with depth in some areas

Use judgements and analysis across a broad range of technical or functions related to website technical needs

Demonstrate a command of wideranging highly specialised technical creative and conceptual skills

Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level

Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Technical documentation standards

Client may include but is not limited to: