ICA60311 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Business Analysis
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Business Analysis
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in business analysis in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment, either as an independent ICT specialist or as leader of a team. Individuals who complete this qualification will be competent to analyse, identify and coordinate relevant ICT business solutions to meet given organisational goals.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
business analyst
business process analyst
business systems analyst
IT business manager
IT manager
project manager
quality assurance manager, IT projects
requirements analyst
solution analyst.
Subjects
Total number of units = 15
9 core units plus
6 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 6 from the elective units listed below
up to 3 from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package at Advanced Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
ICAICT608A Interact with clients on a business level
ICAICT610A Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
ICAPRG602A Manage the development of technical solutions from business specifications
ICASAD505A Develop technical requirements for business solutions
Selecting elective units for different outcomes
The following example is designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but is in no way prescriptive.
ICAPRG602A Manage the development of technical solutions from business specifications
ICASAD505A Develop technical requirements for business solutions
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
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 the organisation
documenting information related to projects
using report writing skills for business requiring depth in some areas, and analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas
Teamwork
managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information
reviewing strategy with security approved key stakeholders
Problem-solving
developing controls and contingencies to alleviate risks
taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns
using problem-solving skills for evolving complex scenarios
Initiative and enterprise
developing new criteria, applications, knowledge and procedures
generating ideas at an abstract level through the analysis of information and concepts
identifying and applying skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts
Planning and organising
developing plans
planning for controls and contingencies when designing an IT frameworks
Self-management
having accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving workplace outcomes
taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Learning
having knowledge of current industry-accepted hardware and software products
Technology
identifying technology needs
sourcing, purchasing, installing, configuring and testing software components, including hardware
using technological capability assessment skills involving analysis, diagnosis and evaluation
