Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: COSC7396C
Course Title: Customise complex ICT content management systems
Important Information:
Please note that this course may include compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some or all teaching activities.
It is recommended that you check your Canvas course shell closer to the course start date for details about any mandatory in-person attendance requirements.
Please be aware that the course delivery method may need to change quickly in response to evolving course requirements. Students must maintain regular communication with their teachers to stay informed about any updates.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Hatim Mansor
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4612
Course Contact Email: hatim.mansor@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to create and customise an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) content management system (CMS) powered website using an open source to meet client requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTWEB521 Customise complex ICT content management systems |
Element: |
1. Identify and analyse client specifications and requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Gather and identify client and business requirements 1.2 Compare and analyse different CMS functionalities, restraints and requirements against client specifications 1.3 Select CMS according to client and business requirements 1.4 Identify, discuss and confirm additional areas and functions not covered by chosen CMS with required personnel |
Element: |
2. Develop customisation and create CMS powered website |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Plan and outline requirements of additional functionality according to technical requirements 2.2 Create and develop plug-in, extension or new functionality to CMS according to identified task requirements 2.3 Seek feedback from required personnel on created developed plug-in, extension or new functionality to CMS and amend as required 2.4 Install and configure chosen content management system 2.5 Install and integrate new CMS functionality according to vendor requirements |
Element: |
3. Validate and evaluate website |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Validate final website markup against organisational website and security standards 3.2 Evaluate and confirm required CMS performance, compatibility and core functionality in different browsers and devices 3.3 Confirm additional functionality developed meets client requirements 3.4 Obtain sign-off on final CMS powered website from required personnel |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course the candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
Details of Learning Activities
This may include self-paced and collaborative classroom activities such as:
- Class exercises
- Challenges
- Problem solving
- Project work
- Quizzes
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities as each week builds on the next.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for ICTWEB521 is detailed below
Week |
Dates |
Topics |
Activities |
Assessments / Notes |
Week 1 |
10-16 February 2025 |
Overview of the course |
- Activity 1: Intro to WordPress |
Pre-requisite quiz |
Week 2 |
17-23 February 2025 |
Users & Comments |
- Activity 1: Create a plugin |
Assessment 1: Project Specifications issued |
Week 3 |
24 February 2 March 2025 |
Adding Content |
- Activity 1: Add in Pages |
Activity handout |
Week 4 |
3-9 March 2025 |
Themes & Menus |
- Activity 1: FTP |
Activity handout |
Week 5 |
10-16 March 2025 |
Page Templates & Widgets |
- Activity 1: Page templates |
Assessment 1: Preliminary Website Demonstration |
Week 6 |
17-23 March 2025 |
Media & SEO |
- Activity 1: Videos |
Activity handout |
Week 7 |
24-28 March 2025 |
WooCommerce & Optimization |
- Activity 1: WooCommerce |
Assessment 2: WIL Project Specifications issued |
Week 8 |
31 March – 6 April 2025 |
Customization & Security |
- Activity 1: Customizations |
Assessment 1: Final work on customizations |
Week 9 |
7-13 April 2025 |
Assessment 1 Demonstration |
- Final Website Presentation |
Assessment 1: Final website presentation |
Week 10 |
14-17 April 2025 |
Fresh Installation |
- Activity 1: Customize site |
Activity handout |
Break |
18-25 April 2025 |
Mid-Semester Break |
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Week 11 |
26- April |
Customizing Themes |
- Activity 1: WIL project specs |
Quiz (On-campus) |
Week 12 |
5-11 May 2025 |
Logos & Headers |
- Activity 1: Logos and headers |
Activity handout |
Week 13 |
12-18 May 2025 |
Plugin Testing |
- Activity 1: Testing |
Assessment 2: Preliminary Website Feedback |
Week 14 |
19-25 May 2025 |
Other Plugins |
- Activity 1: Add plugins |
Activity handout |
Week 15 |
26 May - 1 June 2025 |
Validation & Accessibility |
- Activity 1: Validation |
Assessment 2: Finishing client site |
Week 16 |
2-8 June 2025 |
Course Completion |
- Final work on documentation |
Assessment 2: Documentation due |
| Week 17 | 9-16 June 2025 (Monday) |
Feedback & Re-submission of Assessments (If applicable) | ||
| Week 18 | 16-22 June 2025 |
Feedback & Re-submission of Assessments (If applicable) |
*Please note that this timeline is subject to change based on semester requirements. We recommend checking your Canvas course shell regularly to stay updated with the latest schedule.
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student/teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and various types of assessments.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
The student must complete the following assessments:
1- Assessment Task 1 - The student must complete Product /Knowledge
2- Assessment 2: The student must complete Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Project
A practical, real-world project where students apply the knowledge and skills gained in their coursework to a work environment, guided by both academic and industry mentors. The project will be assessed based on the relevance of the work completed, the application of academic theory, and the ability to meet industry standards.
Assessment Matrix
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Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1: Business Website Documentation |
Assessment 2: |
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1. Identify and analyse client specifications and requirements
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1.1Gather and identify client and business requirements
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Part B Q1a |
Part A Q1a checklist |
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1.2 Compare and analyse different CMS functionalities, restraints and requirements against client specifications
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Part B Q1c |
Part A Q2a Part B Q1a |
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1.3 Select CMS according to client and business requirements
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Part B - Q1a |
Part A Q1a Part B Q1c |
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1.4 Identify, discuss and confirm additional areas and functions not covered by chosen CMS with required personnel
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Part B - Q1c |
Part B Q1c |
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. Develop customisation and create CMS powered website |
2.1 Plan and outline requirements of additional functionality according to technical requirements |
Part A 3 Part B - Q2a
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Part B Q2a |
2.2 Create and develop plug-in, extension or new functionality to CMS according to identified task requirements |
Part A 2 Part B - Q2b
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Part B Q2b |
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2.3 Seek feedback from required personnel on created developed plug-in, extension or new functionality to CMS and amend as required |
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Part B Q4d |
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2.4 Install and configure chosen content management system |
Part A 1 Part B Q3a |
Part B Q3a |
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2.5 Install and integrate new CMS functionality according to vendor requirements |
Part B Q3b |
Part A Q1a |
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3. Validate and evaluate website |
3.1 Validate final website markup against organisational website and security standards
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Part B - Q4a |
Part B Q4a |
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3.2 Evaluate and confirm required CMS performance, compatibility and core functionality in different browsers and devices
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Part B - Q4b |
Part B Q4b |
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3.3 Confirm additional functionality developed meets client requirements
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Part A 3
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Part B – Q4c |
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3.4Obtain sign-off on final CMS powered website from required personnel
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Part A 4 |
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Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience, that is:• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
To find more information about credit transfer and RPL, please refer to the following link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Study and Learning Support:RMIT University Library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills.
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Math and science developmental support and advice
• English language development
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
The Equitable Learning Services team (ELS team) supports and creates equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition. We also support primary carers.
ELS works in partnership with students to create an Equitable Learning Plan. Your plan is tailored to you, supports your needs and establishes how RMIT can provide ongoing assistance so you can access and participate in your studies. The ELS team can assist you to manage your Equitable Learning Plan.
To find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS), please refer to the following link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning
Extensions and Special Consideration
Extensions:
• Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.
• Applications must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.
• Extensions can be approved for up to 7 days past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding 7 days, they must instead apply for special consideration.)
Special Consideration:
• An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible, but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date. For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.
Plagiarism:Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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