NZQA registered unit standard
25655 version 2
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Title
Create a website using a dedicated web-authoring tool to meet a set
brief
Level
2
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan a
website to meet the specifications of a set brief; produce the
website using a dedicated web-authoring tool; and test and
evaluate the website.
Classification
Computing > Generic Computing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Range
The website includes but is not limited to – three linked pages, two media, two
enhancements, hyperlinks.
2
The text and media content for the website may be provided to the candidate, or
created by the candidate as part of an integrated programme of learning. While this
unit standard does not assess the content of the material used to create the website,
content must comply with legislation relevant to this unit standard and be appropriate
for the target audience defined in the brief.
3
A brief is defined as a clear description of both the desirable outcomes sought and
the constraints to be met by the solution. It contains specifications against which the
success or otherwise of the website can be evaluated. The brief for the website will
be supplied to the candidate.
4
A plan outlines how the requirements of the brief will be realised. For this unit
standard, the plan may be informal, and may be modified during the task and
changes justified. It may be appropriate to produce some evidence of it during task
completion rather than prior to starting the task or project. Evidence of planning may
be oral, written, and/or graphic.
5
Definitions
Accessibility means the web pages are able to be opened and viewed on a variety of
browsers and configured to be viewed by people with disabilities such as visual
impairment.
Conceptual design is a representation clearly indicative of the final product.
A dedicated web-authoring tool means any application that allows pages to be
created using visual editors or 'what you see is what you get' (WYSIWYG)
web-authoring applications. This does not include word-processing, desk-top
publishing or presentation applications.
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Sitemap is a graphical representation of the architecture of a website that shows the
relationship between pages of a website, usually in a hierarchical layout. A site map
is used by search engines and users to find information in a website, and is part of
the website.
Content map is a visual technique that helps organise and understand content of a
website. Content maps are used by designers to help decide what goes into the
website and where it goes and are not always included as part of the website.
6
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the:
Copyright Act 1994;
Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Privacy Act 1993;
Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007;
and any subsequent amendments.
7
An assessment resource to support computing unit standards (levels 1 to 4) can be
found on the NZQA website at www.nzqa.govt.nz/asm.
An overview of web design unit standards and comparison of requirements, and ‘The
Computing Process - a clarification document’ contain further information and can be
found on the NZQA website.
A reference source for web development W3Schools.com is available at
http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Plan a website to meet the specifications of a set brief.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The plan identifies the specifications of the brief in terms of their requirements
and constraints.
Range
may include but is not limited to – milestones, resources, testing
procedures.
1.2
The plan identifies the purpose, target audience and web-authoring application
to be used for the website.
1.3
The plan includes a conceptual design.
Range
may include but is not limited to – features and functions of
website, content map, sitemap.
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Outcome 2
Produce the website using a dedicated web-authoring tool.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Text is selected and placed on the site, and edited and formatted in accordance
with the specifications of the brief.
2.2
Media are selected and placed in accordance with the specifications of the brief.
Range
2.3
media may include but are not limited to – static and/or moving
images, audio.
Enhancements are used to meet the specifications of the brief and conceptual
design.
Range
enhancements may include but are not limited to two of – tables,
lists, cascading style sheets, graphical hyperlinks.
2.4
Hyperlinks are added to allow successful navigation between the pages of the
website.
2.5
A file management structure is implemented that allows for ease of access to
content.
Range
includes but is not limited to – use of folders, naming of folders.
Outcome 3
Test and evaluate the website.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The website is tested to ensure functionality and any errors are corrected and
logged according to the testing procedures of the plan.
Range
3.2
The website is opened in a browser and is checked for accessibility, readability,
legibility and presentation in accordance with the brief.
Range
3.3
hyperlinks, media, formatting, layout.
a minimum of two browsers for different platforms.
The website is evaluated for fitness for purpose in terms of the purpose, target
audience and specifications of the brief.
Replacement information
This unit standard and unit standard 25656 replaced unit
standard 18735.
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Planned review date
25655 version 2
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31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 May 2009
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
2
19 September 2013
N/A
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