Diploma of Information Technology (General)
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of ICT fields at Diploma level. The qualification has a strong core ICT base sharing the same core competencies as several other ICT qualifications of the same level. Depending on the stream chosen, this qualification offers pathways into a number of ICT qualifications at Advanced Diploma level.
It is a broad and flexible qualification with multiple internal pathways and no direct equivalent in ICA99 Version 3. However, where the combination of core and elective units selected matches another ICA05 Diploma of IT equivalent, the latter award must be issued in preference to this 'general' qualification. Note: This alternative qualification must be on the RTO's scope of registration to issue the latter award. This will ensure that there is clear identification of the work-related area of specialisation that has been undertaken.
There are 8 streams provided for in this qualification:
E-business and Management
Client Support
Communication and Documentation
Hardware and Operating Systems
Networks
Software
Multimedia and Websites
Database
Job Roles
This qualification is designed to be very flexible with a wide selection of unit choices and options. It is intended that the qualification provides those skills and knowledge required by an individual to operate effectively in high level ICT technical support roles within organisations.
It is not feasible to identify one specific vocational outcome for this qualification because of the 'general' nature of this qualification and the diverse array of unit choices and streams available. The judicious choice of stream and electives units would provide for more specialist vocational outcomes associated with the streams. Job titles listed for other ICA05 Diploma qualifications that in part match the above streams could provide some guidance.
Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and title | Prerequisite units required |
ICAA5049B Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications | ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements | ICAA4142C Design a website to meet technical requirements # |
ICAA5147B Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability | ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements | ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements | ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
ICAA5245A Evaluate RFID systems | ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAD4217B Create technical documentation |
ICAA5246A Design an RFID implementation | ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAD4217B Create technical documentation |
ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language | ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language |
ICAB5159C Build a security shield for a network | ICAS5192B Configure an internet gateway # |
ICAB5160C Build and configure a server | ICAA5140C Design a server # |
ICAB5228B Maintain functionality of legacy code programs | ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language # |
ICAB5230B Maintain custom software | ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language # |
ICAD5092B Update and document operational procedures | ICAD3218B Create user documentation ICAD4217B Create technical documentation |
ICAI5173B Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch | ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols ICAI2015B Install software applications |
ICAI5176C Install and configure router | ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols |
ICAI5250A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security | ICAB4225B Automate processes |
ICAI5252A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan # ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes |
ICAI5253A Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance | ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions | ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan # |
ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise | ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
ICAS5103B Establish and maintain client user liaison during support activity | ICAW4027B Relate to clients on a business level |
ICAS5104B Determine maintenance strategy | ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests |
ICAS5105B Coordinate change requests | ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan # |
ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test | ICAW4027B Relate to clients on a business level |
# This unit has prerequisite requirements. Section 1.6 provides further details.