Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1 ) 1 .1 ) Descriptor |
This unit covers installation, set up, implementation and provision of on-going support of web services. It encompasses working safely, installing and administering server software and databases, server side scripting, configuring access and security and documenting work activities. Note: |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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This unit applies to any recognised development program that leads to the acquisition of a formal award at AQF level 5 or higher. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
1 .2 ) License to practice |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit (s ) |
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2 .1 ) Competencies |
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There are no prerequisite competencies for this unit. |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
3 ) The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6 ) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Prepare to develop and implement web based server. |
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OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
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Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. |
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The extent of development work is determined from server performance specifications and in consultation with relevant persons. |
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Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work. |
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Appropriate development tools and software are selected based on specified requirements and performance standards. |
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Strategies are implemented to ensure development work is carried out efficiently. |
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Develop web services. |
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OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
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Server software is installed and configured to ensure effective functionality and security. (See Note 1) |
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Knowledge of syntax functions and features of mark-up languages scripts in current use are applied to developing client-side programming. (See Notes 2 and 3) |
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Pages are created and rendered with relative and absolute links, images and table formatting using cascaded styles sheets. |
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Forms are created with a variety of appropriate elements and element groupings to make forms easy to follow. |
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Knowledge of server scripting languages in current use is applied to scripting to developing client-side programming and validations. (See Note 4) |
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Scripts are written to provide web functionality and management of relation databases. (See Notes 5 and 6 |
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Scripts are written to provide web functionality and management of browser windows, security, web application deployment and administration consoles. |
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A number of individual solutions are integrated to meet the specifications of a web application project. |
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Approaches to issues/problems are analysed to provide most effective solutions. |
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2.11 |
Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards. |
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Test, evaluate, implement and document the developed web services. |
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Testing and procedures are developed to evaluate client-side programming and web applications and services. |
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Problems and bugs in client-side programming, and web services functionality are identified and rectified to ensure specification are met. |
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Intermediate and final work reports are written in accordance with professional standards and presented to appropriate person(s). |
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Notes. 1. Examples of web software are Apache, IIS . 2.Examples of mark-up languages are HTML, XML and XSL. 3.Example of scripts are Javascript and VB script. 4. Examples of server scripting languages are JSP, ASP, PHP and Perl 5. Examples of relational databases are SQL variants and Access 6. Examples of database connectivity components are ODBC, JDBC and ADO |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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7 ) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and setting up and creating content for a web server. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit. |
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2.4.20 |
Programming elements |
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2.4.21 |
Client-side programming |
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2.4.22 |
Server scripting |
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2.4.23 |
Database access |
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2.4.24 |
Web application server and services |
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2.18.1 |
Occupational Health and Safety principles |
Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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9 ) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
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Overview of Assessment |
9 .1 ) Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its 'richness'. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
9 .2 ) Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met. |
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Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07'. Evidence shall also comprise:
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Interpreting server performance requirements. |
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Identifying the appropriate development tools and software. |
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Installing and configure web server software. |
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Creating and rendering effective web pages. |
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Providing web functionality and management of relation databases. |
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Providing web functionality and management of browser windows, security, web application deployment and administration consoles. |
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Developing testing procedures. |
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Identifying problem and bugs in client-side programming and web services functionality. |
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Rectifying problem and bugs. |
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Writing intermediate and final work reports to the required standard. |
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Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
9 .3 ) This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
These should be used in the formal learning/assessment environment. Note: Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy. |
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The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to setting up and creating content in a web server. |
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Method of assessment |
9 .4 ) This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 'Assessment Guidelines'. Note: |
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Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units |
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There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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8 ) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. |
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This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to web and application servers and web services technology within a multi-tier client-server environment. This shall include: |
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Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1. |
Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
2 .2 ) Literacy and numeracy skills Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 'Literacy and Numeracy' |
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Reading |
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Writing |
5 |
Numeracy |
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Custom Content Section
Competency Field |
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Computer Systems |