Application
This unit applies to web designers and web developers who are involved in the layout and appearance of web pages.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Build a web page according to the design prototype | 1.1 Identify main sections of the web page layout 1.2 Create web page structure 1.3 Position web page elements to achieve design specification |
2. Ensure web page is validated and tested in major browsers | 2.1 Validate cascading style sheet (CSS) against industry standards 2.2 Correct browser incompatibilities using the most robust techniques 2.3 Test website in various browsers |
3. Ensure website is accessible | 3.1 Check website is accessible to ensure it can be viewed 3.2 Check website sections to ensure accessibility 3.3 Check web page elements to ensure accessibility |
Required Skills
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
keep up-to-date with latest industry guidelines
numeracy skills to:
work with document element dimensions
work with 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
learning skills to keep up-to-date with industry guidelines and make recommendations
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)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards
techniques to correct browser incompatibilities.
Evidence Required
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 layout layout page elements to suit a variety of devices test web pages in a variety of browsers validate the pages 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 variety of browsers internet access to validate web pages against W3C. |
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: evaluation of newly created or modified complex web page layouts verbal or written questioning to assess candidate's knowledge and skills. |
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. |
Range Statement
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.
Industry standards may include: | W3C Web 2.0. |
Browser may include: | Firefox Google Chrome Internet Explorer Konqueror Lynx Mozilla Netscape Navigator Opera Safari. |
Accessible may relate to: | enabling web pages to be used in text browsers making sure web pages can be viewed in a variety of platforms, including mobile devices making sure website content is accessible to people with visual impairment. |
Sectors
Web
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.