Description

Jobholders in this unit group design, develop and maintain websites to meet a client’s specified requirements.

Tasks

• Liaises with internal/external client in order to define the requirements for the website

• Presents design options to the client

• Designs web pages including graphics, animation and functionality to maximise visual effectiveness and facilitate appropriate access

• Develops the website and applications

• Designs and develops web interfaces for relational database systems

• Establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery

• Writes and publishes content for the website

• Tests website interaction and performance prior to going ‘live’, and monitors and maintains functionality of the website

• Activates the ‘live’ website.

Educational Requirements

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.