Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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E Replaces and is equivalent to SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for a small business. Title simplified. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a basic website to meet business needs, including selecting a hosting service and appropriate web development software, planning the website structure and undertaking actual construction of the site. It requires technical skills and knowledge typically needed by a business that elects to develop its own site rather than access the services of IT professionals.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to all industry sectors, and is particularly relevant to small businesses that develop their own websites. People undertaking this role work independently or with limited guidance. Depending on the business context, this could include owner-operators.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
1. Plan website structure. |
1.1 Develop website style and structure to suit business purpose and intended target audience. 1.2 Identify and include appropriate features and capabilities in website structure. 1.3 Determine layout and navigation requirements for appearance, readability, links and ease of operation . 1.4 Ensure maximum site accessibility. 1.5 Clearly document structure to facilitate efficient development. 1.6 Develop and integrate appropriate interactive forms into website structure to capture customer data. 1.7 Select authoring tools and software based on website requirements. 1.8 Identify and integrate website security requirements . |
2. Develop website content. |
2.1 Select and use business information to create website content. 2.2 Define information for inclusion in interactive forms based on purpose of the form. 2.3 Adapt information for inclusion to ensure site is clear, scannable and readable. 2.4 Use language, style and tone suited to business image and intended target audience. 2.5 Integrate content features according to website structure. 2.6 Check content for accuracy, currency and relevance. |
3. Create website pages. |
3.1 Create plan for website pages and active links to meet layout and navigation requirements. 3.2 Select page titles and key words that reflect business purpose and website content, and to assist access via search engines. 3.3 Improve page presentation by adding features . 3.4 Develop linked web pages according to website plan, ensuring links are clearly named and unambiguous. 3.5 Use appropriate techniques to create interactive forms. 3.6 Create pages consistent with site design specifications. |
4. Select and use a web hosting service. |
4.1 Identify sources of information on web hosting options. 4.2 Evaluate and select web hosting services according to business and technical requirements. 4.3 Upload files to selected web hosting service according to technical requirements and business agreements. |
5. Test and critically evaluate website. |
5.1 Test website functions, processes and navigation to confirm operational status, appearance, accuracy and ease of operation. 5.2 Evaluate effectiveness of interactive forms to ensure that required sales data is collected for business. 5.3 Evaluate website according to business website strategy to ensure it projects a business image suited to the e business model. 5.4 Identify problems, develop a range of strategies to solve them and select appropriate and sustainable solutions. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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 use of:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to build and launch a website. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
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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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Website features and capabilities may involve: |
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Ease of operation may include: |
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Authoring tools and software may include a wide range of text editors and commercial applications, such as: |
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Security requirements may include: |
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Content features may include: |
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Page presentation may include: |
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Features to enhance web pages may include use of: |
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Linked web pages may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector
Competency Field
Computer Operations and ICT Management