ICA50311 - Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in administering a variety of networked computer systems. The qualification has a strong information technology base of core units with the potential for inclusion of a range of broader industry-specific units in the areas of virtualisation, sustainability and project management to suit particular needs.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
assistant IT manager
assistant system manager
internet/intranet administrator
internet/intranet systems administrator
systems administrator.
Subjects
Total number of units = 19
10 core units plus
9 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 9 elective units from the elective units listed below
up to 4 from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
ICAICT509A Gather data to identify business requirements
ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects
ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects
ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving ICA40211 Certificate IV in Information Technology Support, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA40211.
OR
with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of systems administration areas, including systems, internet and intranet support or similar.
Pathways from the qualification
ICA11 Advanced Diploma or Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications or other higher education sector 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
identifying, analysing and evaluating information from a variety of sources
using plain English, literacy and communication skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information
writing complex technical briefs and reports
Teamwork
managing project team members and activities
working collaboratively with team members
Problem-solving
analysing project design
solving technical hardware, software and network problems
analysing business specifications and administering technical solutions
Initiative and enterprise
initiating and maintaining client user liaison
involving clients in the development of feasibility studies and strategic business initiatives
anticipating possible disasters and responding with appropriate contingency recovery plans
Planning and organising
developing plans for sustainability and competitive advantage
preparing feasibility reports that take into account project scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management
developing workplace policy for sustainability
Self-management
managing own time and work priorities to plan project and schedule
taking responsibility for own and others’ outputs in relation to specified quality standards
managing systems security and testing processes
meeting the Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics regarding security, legal, moral and ethical issues
Learning
extending own knowledge of tools and software applications and the goods and services provided
devising and implementing client evaluation and feedback methodologies
providing one-to-one liaison for clients and users
Technology
selecting and administering software and hardware diagnostic tools
