Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce and manipulate images suitable for use in website development.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to people with responsibility for creating graphics for a web environment.
Licensing/Regulatory 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.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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
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1. Determine client requirements |
1.1 Access and interpret client brief to determine client needs 1.2 Analyse client needs with regard to image content, quality and size |
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2. Source images |
2.1 Research appropriate sources of images to meet a range of needs 2.2 Source images appropriate to meet needs, taking into consideration copyright restrictions |
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3. Manipulate images |
3.1 Select appropriate industry-standard image editing software for the purpose 3.2 Create backups of assets to be used 3.3 Use features of the image-editing software to create a range of effects appropriate to client needs and web application 3.4 Edit, resize and slice images for use in web applications as required to meet client needs |
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4. Save images |
4.1 Save images maintaining individual effects 4.2 Save images in appropriate formats for use in web applications and appropriate to the client’s needs 4.3 Save images in appropriate directory structure |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to clarify requirements
- literacy skills to read and understand client requirements
- research skills to gather information on the internet
- technical skills to:
- open, edit, save, organise and back up files appropriately
- operate a computer
- troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues.
Required knowledge
- OHS requirements relevant to the IT industry
- overview knowledge of industry standards and copyright legislation
- sustainability concepts, such as energy and resource conservation.
Evidence Guide
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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
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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.
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Client may include: |
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Appropriate sources may include: |
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Copyright restrictions may include: |
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Industry-standard image editing software may include: |
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Web applications may include: |
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Appropriate formats may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Web
