Overview
This unit introduces you to the underpinning services required to host, manage and access a secure website before introducing and exploring methods used by designers and developers to blend back-end technologies (server-side) with front-end technologies (client-end). To help ensure new designers are able to design and deliver a site that offers an outstanding User Experience (UX) supported by an innovative User Interface (UI), this unit also covers the reasons, requirements, relationships, capabilities and features of the systems they will be using and gives them an opportunity to explore various tools, techniques and technologies with ‘good design’ principles to plan, design and review a multipage website.
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to explain server technologies and management services associated with the hosting and management of secure websites, categorise website technologies, tools and software used to develop websites, utilise website technologies, tools and techniques with good design principles to create a multipage website and create and use a Test Plan to review the performance and design of a multipage website.
Modules
- Server technologies and management services. An overview of hosting and website management and different server technologies
- Website technologies, tools and software. An introduction to website technologies and the tools, techniques and software used to develop websites
- Good design principles to create a multipage website An introduction to establishing client and user requirements, and creating good content combined with good design principles
- Creation and use of a Test Plan to review performance and design of a multipage website. An overview of factors influencing website performance, and establishing a Test Plan
Career Progression
Achievement of this unit can aid progression to a Level 4 Higher National Certificate qualification, e.g. L4 HNC in Digital Technologies, or enhance employment opportunities in a relevant vocational area. This unit would count towards recognition of prior learning for the L4 HNC in Digital Technologies, and act as a springboard into a variety of different career pathways including a digital community manager or website designer via continuing higher education.
Aspire Eligibility
All programmes are open to Londoners who meet the following criteria:
- UK resident and living in London
- Aged 18+
- Do not hold a level 4 (post-college/sixth form) qualification
- Either employed (and earning less than London Living Wage) or unemployed/economically inactive
Course Eligibility
- English GCSE level 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrate capability to learn and be assessed at the relevant level in English)
- Maths GCSE level 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
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Frequently asked questions
What is expected of me?
- To be an active participant in the programme.
- To complete all of the workbooks funding paperwork and the accredited unit.
- To undertake a workbased project (will be supplied by us if you are currently not working)
- To participate in all the group online workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions.
How much does this cost?
Participation in this programme is completely free. It is fully funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Additional support for travel to and from places of study and other expenses will vary depending on the provider and the support they are able to offer. These options will be discussed during your enrolment.
How long will it take?
The part time programme typically takes 8 - 12weeks to complete
Can I take more than one unit?
You cannot study more than one unit on the Aspire London Programme. However, upon completion of your programme, you’ll get advice and guidance from your Aspire Careers Coach about how and where you can continue to study, if this is the next step for you and your career progression. This could include a full Level 5 qualification.