Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to provide high level assurance that websites can be effectively and efficiently provisioned and deployed live in a systematic manner. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster:
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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ICAT4184B |
Ensure site usability for full range of users |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare test |
1.1. Establish and document testing framework and schedule 1.2. Determine processes and functions to be tested and assign quantitative and/or qualitative performance benchmarks to each process and function 1.3. Benchmark and document page templates, style guides and expected traffic loads 1.4. Determine and document the test methodology 1.5. Assemble and brief the testing panel on the conduct of the test 1.6. Develop user /installation manuals according to target audience understanding and needs |
2. Test individual pages |
2.1. Test pages against style guides and templates 2.2. Test pages for structural and content consistency 2.3. Apply automatic testing software 2.4. Document page gross statistics of all confirmed results of all tests |
3. Test page relationships |
3.1. Test installation and examples listed in manual/instructions 3.2. Test page 'navigability' using a variety of browsers 3.3. Test ease of use and functionality against requirements 3.4. Test all software interface points against business and technical requirements 3.5. Test site security and privacy against business requirements 3.6. Test response time against business requirements 3.7. Conduct load simulation testing using single and multiple independent browsers or automated load testing tools 3.8. Test the website's ability to handle concurrent access 3.9. Test conformance to applicable privacy, accessibility and acceptable usage policy standards 3.10. Apply automatic testing software 3.11. Collect, collate and document results from sample user and data from automated test |
4. Evaluate test results |
4.1. Consolidate and compare results to benchmarks 4.2. Identify results that fail to meet benchmarks and conduct site remedial iteration 4.3. Record and document test results as the site performance baseline, against which further development or updating can be measured 4.4. Provide evaluation feedback to appropriate person business and, if applicable, the user 4.5. Ensure the appropriate person signs off the site prior to go live date |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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 non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature. Assessment must ensure:
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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 ICA05 Section 1.
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Test methodology may include: |
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User may include: |
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Automatic testing software may include: |
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Browsers may include but is not limited to: |
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Software may include but is not limited to: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Test |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |