ICA40711 - Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design
Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to work as part of a project team to analyse and redesign existing systems to meet client business requirements.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
information technology support analyst
information technology designer
systems support analyst
system designer
operational support analyst
technical support analyst.
Subjects
Total number of units = 22
7 core units plus
15 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 15 from the elective units listed below
up to 4 from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ICAICT401A Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICAICT403A Apply software development methodologies
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving ICA30111 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA30111
OR
with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in an information technology support role.
Pathways from the qualification
ICA50811 Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design, or a range of other Diploma qualifications.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
There is no link between this qualification and licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. However users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. There may be some alignment with industry standard certification competencies.
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication
determining and confirming client business expectations and needs
documenting system requirements and problems in plain English
writing and presenting detailed technical reports
Teamwork
organising own work priorities
supporting team members with and coordinating project activities
scheduling feedback meetings to discuss reports and possible next actions with stakeholders
Problem-solving
using project planning methodologies to set benchmarks and scope
locating, analysing, testing and rectifying faults
contributing to the identification of business strategy, vision, goals and objectives
confirming that the proposed project will come in on time and within budget
Initiative and enterprise
responding to clients in a timely manner
transferring and applying theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Planning and organising
planning and organising project and team meetings
contributing to the development of a strategic plan
Self-management
taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards
working according to 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
Technology
selecting and using software and hardware diagnostic tools, including for multimedia contexts and automated testing environments