This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration.

Job roles

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

network administrator

IT administrator

IT operations administrator

network services administrator

network support coordinator

network operations analyst

network security coordinator

network e-business coordinator.

Total number of units = 16

5 core units plus

11 elective units

The elective units consist of:

up to 11 from the elective units listed below

up to 3 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

ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment

ICAICT511A Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise

ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks

ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system

ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design

Elective units

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

ICAICT501A Research and review hardware technology options for organisations

ICAICT509A Gather data to identify business requirements

ICAICT514A Identify and manage the implementation of current industry-specific technologies

ICAICT603A Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies

ICANWK501A Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions

ICANWK502A Implement secure encryption technologies

ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes

ICANWK504A Design and implement an integrated server solution

ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server

ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network

ICANWK507A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

ICANWK508A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

ICANWK510A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security

ICANWK511A Manage network security

ICANWK513A Manage system security

ICANWK524A Install and configure network access storage devices

ICANWK525A Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment

ICANWK526A Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

ICANWK527A Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment

ICANWK531A Configure an internet gateway

ICAPMG501A Manage IT projects

ICASAD506A Produce a feasibility report

ICASAS406A Implement and hand over system components

ICASAS501A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

ICASAS502A Establish and maintain client user liaison

ICASAS503A Perform systems test

ICASAS505A Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICASAS512A Review and manage delivery of maintenance services

ICASAS515A Manage the testing process

ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network

ICTOPN5120A Plan for an optical system upgrade and cut over

ICTOPN5122A Test the performance of specialised optical devices

ICTOPN5123A Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network

ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects

ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching

ICTTEN5168A Design and implement an enterprise voice over internet protocol and a unified communications network

ICTTEN5201A Install, configure and test a server

ICTTEN5203A Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system

ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications

ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network

ICTTEN6172A Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling

Selecting elective units for different outcomes

The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but are in no way prescriptive.

Certified technology specialist communications technologies

Core units plus:

ICANWK501A Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions

Certified technology specialist network and applications infrastructure

Core units plus:

ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server

Certified technician or technology specialist infrastructure configuration

Core units plus:

ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server

ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes

Certified network associate specialist

Core units plus:

ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks

ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network

ICANWK507A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

ICANWK508A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

Certified security and architect specialist

Core units plus:

ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks

ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes

ICANWK511A Manage network security

Certified technology specialist internet security

Core units plus:

ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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.

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.