Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create, and customise, an information and communications technology (ICT) content management system (CMS) powered website using an open source, to meet client requirements.
It applies to individuals working as web developers who have a detailed knowledge of markup languages and their associated standards, and are proficient in server-side language and security techniques. Individuals in this role also have high-level understanding of server functionality.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse the specifications and requirements | 1.1 Determine the required functionality of the website, as per the client requirements 1.2 Determine the appropriate server-side language and hosting environment 1.3 Determine additional functionality that the CMS will not be able to handle ‘out of the box’ 1.4 Determine the functional requirements of the client’s additional functionality 1.5 Determine any pre-existing restraints that need to be considered when developing the website solution |
2. Develop customisation | 2.1 Plan and outline, the requirements of the additional functionality 2.2 Create and develop plug-in, extension or new functionality to the CMS to meet client requirements |
3. Create a CMS powered website | 3.1 Install and configure, the chosen content management system 3.2 Install and integrate, the new CMS functionality |
4. Validate and evaluate | 4.1 Validate the final website markup against the current website standards 4.2 Validate CMS performance in different browsers, checking compatibility and core CMS functionality 4.3 Validate the developed additional functionality against the client requirements |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
create a content management system (CMS) powered website, using an open source with additional custom functionality that is not available ‘out of the box’, that meets client requirements
perform basic content manipulation tasks in commonly used browsers
evaluate content management additional functionality against current programming and security standards
customise functionality into a pre-existing core CMS, to fulfil client requirements by programming
validate the front-end code markup against standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
analyse and describe, a range of content management systems and their respective functionality
explain markup language and their associated standards
outline server functionality in relation to the client and business requirements
describe and apply, server-side language and security techniques
explain the importance of web accessibility.
Assessment Conditions
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:
the client requirements, and content
a text editor
a range of browsers
the internet for research, validation of code and programming documentation.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3 | Critically analyses complex specifications, computer program manuals, and other documentation from a variety of sources and, consolidates information, to determine requirements |
Writing | 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 | Prepares documentation expressing ideas, explores complex issues and is constructed logically, succinctly and accurately Writes and edits computer code, and technical data, to ensure syntax and accuracy |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 4.3 | Uses listening and questioning techniques to determine client requirements, and clearly articulates ideas and solutions, using specific and relevant language suitable to the audience |
Navigate the world of work | 4.1 | Takes full responsibility for following policies, procedures and industry standards |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-4.3 | Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others and taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness Applies systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations Uses and investigates new digital technologies and applications, to manage and manipulate data, and to communicate effectively with others, in a secure and stable digital environment |
Sectors
Web