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Title
Create an interactive website for a stakeholder using server-side
scripting
Level
4
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and
design an interactive website for a stakeholder; develop a
prototype and create an interactive website for a stakeholder
using server-side scripting;and test and modify, operate and
evaluate the website.
Classification
Computing > Generic Computing
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 25657, Create a website for a stakeholder using a mark-up
language, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
An interactive website is one which responds to user input in different ways,
depending on the nature of the input. Such response may include but is not limited
to – database connectivity, customisation. For the purposes of assessment the
interactive website and stakeholder must be authentic.
2
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.
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 design specifications against
which the success or otherwise of the website can be evaluated. The brief can be
either created as part of the candidate’s employment (in the case of workplace
assessment) or in response to the needs of a stakeholder.
A conceptual design is a representation clearly indicative of the final product.
Data validation means data that is input by the user is checked for errors and an
error message posted when errors are found. Validation may include but is not
limited to – interactive or post-validation. Errors may be processed as field-by-field or
batch errors.
End-user document is a short description of the purpose of the website, and
instructions on how to access and navigate the website. The end-user document
must use consistent font and layout, be legible, and should either avoid the use of
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undefined jargon or acronyms, or provide a glossary for these. The document must
be saved in a format that is accessible to users.
A plan outlines how the requirements of the brief will be realised. For this unit
standard, the plan is produced in conjunction with the conceptual design and will
include pre-task documented components. Evidence of planning may be oral,
written, and/or graphic.
Server-side scripting is a web server technology in which a user's request is fulfilled
by running a script directly on the web server to generate dynamic HTML pages. It is
usually used to provide interactive web sites that interface to databases or other data
stores.
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.
3
The prototype website created in outcome 2 does not need to be fully functioning, but
must be representative of the layout and design proposed within the brief and
conceptual design.
4
The assessment context for this unit standard must be suitable to meet the criteria for
level 4 in the NZQF Level Descriptors, which are available by searching for “level
descriptors” at www.nzqa.govt.nz.
5
Legislation relevant to this unit standard may include 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.
6
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 and design an interactive website for a stakeholder.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A brief is formulated that describes the stakeholder's requirements for the
website in terms of purpose and target users.
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1.2
The brief outlines the design specifications to be met by the website.
Range
1.3
includes but is not limited to – scripting language, enhancements,
placement of media, interactivity, accessibility, navigation, data
validation, data constraints.
A plan is developed to realise the brief and is modified at each project
milestone.
Range
1.4
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project milestones, resource requirements, stakeholder
consultation, testing procedures, sitemap, directory structure.
A conceptual design of each page of the interactive website is produced and
modified at each project milestone.
Outcome 2
Develop a prototype interactive website for the stakeholder using server-side scripting.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Model web pages are produced in accordance with the design specifications.
2.2
Website prototype is presented to stakeholder for feedback, revised if
necessary and signed of in accordance with the project milestones.
Outcome 3
Create an interactive website for the stakeholder using server-side scripting.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Web pages are produced in accordance with the design specifications and
coding standards.
3.2
Documents and supporting data are placed in the site, entered, edited, and
formatted in accordance with the design specifications.
3.3
Elements that allow data to be inputted by users are added to the website and
are consistent with the design specifications.
Range
elements may include but are not limited to – form, input, control,
button.
3.4
A customised response to data input is generated according to the design
specifications.
3.5
Website navigation is consistent with the requirements of the design
specifications.
Range
may include but is not limited to – navigation bar, breadcrumbs,
table, search engine.
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Outcome 4
Test and modify the website.
Range
all modifications are documented.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Testing follows the documented procedure contained in the plan.
4.2
Testing reviews the website for accessibility, readability, legibility, presentation,
links and sequence, and accuracy, and any needed improvements are made.
4.3
Testing verifies that the website realises the design specifications.
Outcome 5
Operate and evaluate the website.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Operation of the website verifies that the website’s interactive components are
functional.
5.2
Operation of the website is evaluated against the site’s ability to meet the
requirements of the brief.
5.3
An evaluation report is prepared that identifies strengths and limitations of the
website and recommends possible improvements for future developments.
5.4
An end-user document is created to facilitate use of the website.
Replacement information
This unit standard and unit standard 26229 replaced unit
standard 18738.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 March 2010
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
2
19 September 2013
N/A
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