Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in programming and software development. A competent person could work as a specialist in the area of programming including the ICT and programming aspects of games development. The qualification has a strong ICT base with the potential for inclusion of a range of broader design and multimedia units to suit particular needs. Up to 25 per cent of all units can potentially be selected from outside of ICA05 enabling significant flexibility in the composition of the qualification.

Job Roles

Possible job titles include:

Games Developer

Games Programmer

Middleware Programmer

Programming/Software Engineer

Software Applications Specialist

Software Architect

Software Design Engineer

Software Developer

Software Developer/Programmer

Software Development Engineer

Software Engineer

Xbox Programmer

Qualification Structure

To attain the ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) 17 units must be achieved:

9 core units; plus

8 elective units

Achieve 9 Core Units

Core

BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements

ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

ICAB5226B Apply advanced object-oriented language skills

ICAB5227B Apply advanced programming skills in another language

ICAS5202B Ensure privacy for users

ICAT5079B Perform integration test

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

Achieve 4 Elective Units from the Specialist Electives list below

Specialist Electives

ICAA5054C Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications

ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements

ICAB5068B Build using rapid application development

ICAB5228B Maintain functionality of legacy code programs

ICAB5230B Maintain custom software

ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise

ICAS5102B Establish and maintain client user liaison

ICAT5081B Perform systems test

Achieve 4 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)

further units from the Specialist Electives list above; and/or

ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (up to 2 units can be selected at Certificate IV); and/or

preferred Training Packages at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (ICT02 Telecommunications; BSB07 Business Services; CUF07 Screen and Media; ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts); and/or

any other Training Package (to maximum of 2 units) at Diploma or Advanced Diploma based on documented industry or enterprise needs

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

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

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