Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

Description

This qualification develops skills and knowledge in the installation and management of simple networks and provides for an individual to be effective in network management either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team.

The qualification has a number of logical relationships with vendor certifications for ICT networking technologies. The units ICAI4097C Install and configure a network and ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network could be used as a conduit to deliver CISCO semester 1 training.

Job Roles

A competent person could work as a network manager or administrator within an organisation.

Possible job titles include:

Network Administrator

Network Manager

Network Operations Analyst

Network Operations Engineer

Network Operations Technician

Network Technician

Prerequisite Requirements

A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:

Code and Title

Prerequisite units required

ICAB4220B Create scripts for networking

ICAB4225B Automate processes

ICAB4247A Link an RFID system to a database

ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data

ICAI4097C Install and configure a network

ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols

ICAI4099B Build an intranet

ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols

ICAS3120C Configure and administer a network operating system #

ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network

ICAI4188B Install and maintain a server

ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols

ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software

ICAS3120C Configure and administer a network operating system

ICAI4244A Install and maintain an RFID system

ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols

ICAI4029B Install network hardware to a network

ICAI4249A Implement and evaluate data security

ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration

ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #

ICAI4251A Implement and evaluate network and telecommunication security

ICAS4119B Monitor and administer system security #

ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #

ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security

ICAS3032B Provide network systems administration #

ICAS4127B Support system software

ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software

# This unit has prerequisite requirements. Section 1.6 provides further details.


Subjects

Qualification Structure

To attain the ICA40405 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) 20 units must be achieved:

16 core units; plus

4 elective units

Achieve 16 Core Units

Core

add topic BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning

add topic ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

add topic ICAB4220B Create scripts for networking

add topic ICAB4225B Automate processes

add topic ICAD4043B Develop and present a feasibility report

add topic ICAD4217B Create technical documentation

add topic ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network

add topic ICAI4030B Install software to networked computers

add topic ICAI4097C Install and configure a network

add topic ICAI4099B Build an intranet

add topic ICAI4188B Install and maintain a server

add topic ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security

add topic ICAS4127B Support system software

add topic ICAT4221B Locate equipment, system and software faults

add topic ICAW4214B Maintain ethical conduct

add topic PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Achieve 2 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)

electives listed below; and/or

ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma); and/or

BSB07 Business Services Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma)

Achieve 2 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)

any other Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma) based on documented industry or enterprise needs; and/or

electives listed below

Electives

add topic ICAI4244A Install and maintain an RFID system

add topic ICAI4249A Implement and evaluate data security

add topic ICAI4251A Implement and evaluate network and telecommunication security

add topic ICAB4247A Link an RFID system to a database


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary

ICA40405 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Network Administrator. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

writing skills for business, requiring depth in some areas, and analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas (e.g. when hardware and asset recording documentation is completed in line with organisational requirements)

Teamwork

consulting with the work team to review proposed changes against current and future business requirements

establishing and improving work teams in an IT environment

Problem Solving

debugging code

solving network problems related to the installation of hardware, software and networks

Initiative and Enterprise

developing new criteria and procedures for performing current practices

identifying, analysing and evaluating information from a variety of sources

Planning and Organising

creating project plans to guide the development of systems methodologies

planning and designing an intranet

preparing feasibility reports taking into account the scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management

Self-management

taking responsibility for own output in relation to specified quality standards

working within the Australian Computer Society code of ethics regarding security, legal, moral and ethical issues

Learning

maintaining knowledge of tools and software applications and the goods and services provided

obtaining client evaluation and feedback

providing one-to-one instruction for clients and users

Technology

selecting and using software and hardware diagnostic tools, including multimedia contexts and automated testing environments