This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to determine client business requirements and to support a project team in the analysis and redesign of systems to ensure they meet client needs.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
applications architect
business analyst
systems analyst
systems architect
information technology analyst.
Subjects
Total number of units = 21
9 core units plus
12 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 12 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.
ICTTEN5024A Provide consultancy and technical support in the customer premises equipment sector
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.
Analyst programmer
Core units plus:
ICAPRG418A Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
ICAPRG527A Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
ICAPRG509A Build using rapid application development
ICAPRG514A Prepare for software development using rapid application development
ICAPRG524A Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving ICA40711 Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA40711.
OR
with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior information technology and/or systems roles, including analyst or design roles.
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
communicating concepts and solutions for complex issues to colleagues and clients
using plain English skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information
writing and presenting complex technical briefs and reports
Teamwork
participating in teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions
Problem-solving
analysing requirements and devising solutions to technical problems or management issues
holding discussions on quality issues with development staff and establishing agreed actions
Initiative and enterprise
conducting research to determine client business requirements
integrating sustainability in ICT planning and design projects
matching client IT requirements with the strategic direction of the enterprise
anticipating potential problems and devising solutions
Planning and organising
managing information technology projects in relation to project scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management
Self-management
managing own time and work priorities against project plan and schedule
taking responsibility and exercising autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others
Learning
extending own skills and knowledge of tools and software applications and the goods and services provided
devising and implementing client evaluation and feedback methodologies
providing learning and development opportunities for project team members
Technology
determining and administering technology needs
sourcing, purchasing, installing, configuring and testing system components, including software and hardware