This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialise in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
e-security specialist
ICT security specialist
IT security administrator
IT security analyst
IT security specialist
systems/network administrator
network security analyst
network security specialist
network security administrator
senior network administrator
systems security analyst.
Subjects
Total number of units = 12
5 core units plus
7 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 7 from the elective units listed below
up to 2 from elsewhere in ICA11 at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
up to 2 from 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.
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.
Network security
Core units plus:
ICANWK608A Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure
ICANWK609A Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors
ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
Four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Network infrastructure
Core units plus:
ICANWK603A Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions
ICANWK604A Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions
ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
Four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Wireless networks
Core units plus:
ICANWK605A Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems
ICANWK606A Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks
ICANWK607A Design and implement wireless network security
ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
Three additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Voice networks
Core units plus:
ICANWK610A Design and build integrated VoIP networks
ICANWK611A Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks
ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
Four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving ICA50411 Diploma of Information Technology Networking, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA50411.
OR
with documented vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior network support roles, including administrator, operations analyst, technician, operations or support coordinator/technician.
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 security scenarios in a clear and concise manner relevant to all levels of the organisation
documenting information related to attacks, threats, risks and controls in a security plan
writing complex briefs and reports for business, requiring depth of analysis and evaluation of information
documenting and presenting recommendations for improvement and referring them to appropriate technical specialists
Teamwork
managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information
reviewing the security strategy, with security approved by key stakeholders
Problem-solving
troubleshooting, developing controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats
taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns
responding to evolving complex scenarios of security threats
Initiative and enterprise
anticipating risks and devising contingencies to address them
actively pursuing and implementing new and emerging improvements in ICT sustainability
managing project risks proactively
Planning and organising
developing security plans
planning for controls and contingencies when designing an IT security framework
Self-management
having accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving workplace outcomes
taking responsibility for own and others’ outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Learning
keeping informed of current industry-accepted hardware and software products, including thorough knowledge of security features and capabilities
Technology
identifying technology needs
sourcing, purchasing, installing, configuring and testing components, including software and hardware
using technological capability assessment skills involving analysis, diagnosis and evaluation in a range of areas
estimating current and future capacity requirements and evaluating against client's future requirements