ICA60111 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
This qualification provides high level information and communications technology (ICT), process improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior ICT roles within organisations. The qualification builds on a base core of management competencies, with specialist and general elective choices to suit particular ICT and business needs, especially in the areas of knowledge management and systems development.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
knowledge management analyst
knowledge manager
manager, IT infrastructure solutions
business development manager
software manager.
Subjects
Total number of units = 16
5 core units plus
11 elective units
The elective units consist of:
5 from one of the following specialist groups:
Group A Knowledge management
Group B Systems development
of the remaining units:
up to 6 may be from the specialist elective groups below or from Group C general elective units below
up to 3 may be from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving any ICA11 Diploma qualification or other relevant Diploma.
OR
with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior information technology or systems roles, including analyst or designer.
Pathways from the qualification
ICA11 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
articulating complex scenarios in a clear, concise manner relevant to all levels of an organisation
researching, analysing and evaluating information from a range of sources
writing and presenting complex reports for specific business purposes using a range of methodologies and media
Teamwork
managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information
reviewing strategy with key stakeholders
Problem-solving
developing controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats
taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns
implementing a change management strategy for an organisation
managing evolving complex scenarios of access and security
Initiative and enterprise
developing new strategies, criteria, applications, knowledge and procedures
generating innovative ideas through the analysis of multiple sources of information and concepts
anticipating and responding to client business needs
Planning and organising
managing the execution of complex project plans
planning for controls and contingencies when designing systems
Self-management
taking accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving work outcomes
taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Learning
keeping abreast of current industry-accepted practices, and hardware and software products, including broad knowledge of their security features and capabilities
engaging in peer professional development activities
Technology
managing implementation of technology needs
assessing the technological capability of various products against architecture requirements and deciding on the best IT solution
estimating current and future capacity against a client's future requirements and devising and implementing a business strategy to suit
