Vocational Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Sustainability

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan and manage the implementation of sustainability strategies for information and communications technology (ICT) networks and systems, including conducting applied research, developing organisational policy, and devising strategies to meet sustainability targets.

Job roles

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

IT sustainability systems consultant

IT sustainability solutions architect

IT sustainability project manager

IT sustainability technology specialist

IT sustainability business manager

IT sustainability requirements manager.


Subjects

Total number of units = 4

1 core unit plus

3 elective units

The elective units consist of:

up to 3 from the elective units listed below

up to 1 from elsewhere in ICA11 at Vocational Graduate Certificate level or above

up to 1 from any other Training Package or accredited course at Vocational Graduate Certificate level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units

add topic ICASUS702A Conduct a business case study for integrating sustainability in IT planning and design projects

Elective units

add topic BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

add topic ICAICT706A Direct outsourced ICT services

add topic ICAICT707A Direct research and business response to new ICT technology

add topic ICAICT709A Facilitate business analysis

add topic ICAICT710A Synchronise IT projects

add topic ICASUS701A Plan and manage virtualisation for IT sustainability

add topic ICASUS703A Research strategies using SAP solutions for sustainable economic and environmental outcomes

add topic ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

add topic ICTSUS7236A Manage improvements in ICT sustainability

add topic ICTSUS8237A Lead applied research in ICT sustainability

add topic ICTSUS8238A Conduct and manage a life cycle assessment for sustainability

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.

IT sustainability systems consultant

Core units plus:

add topic ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

add topic ICAICT709A Facilitate business analysis

Plus one additional unit from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

IT sustainability solutions architect

Core units plus:

add topic ICAICT706A Direct outsourced ICT services

add topic ICAICT707A Direct research and business response to new ICT technology

Plus one additional unit from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

IT sustainability project manager

Core units plus:

add topic ICTSUS8238A Conduct and manage a life cycle assessment for sustainability

add topic ICAICT706A Direct outsourced ICT services

add topic ICAICT710A Synchronise IT projects

add topic BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

IT sustainability technology specialist

Core units plus:

add topic ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

add topic ICTSUS8237A Lead applied research in ICT sustainability

add topic ICTSUS8238A Conduct and manage a life cycle assessment for sustainability

IT Sustainability Business Manager

Core units plus:

add topic ICAICT706A Direct outsourced ICT services

add topic ICAICT707A Direct research and business response to new ICT technology

add topic ICAICT709A Facilitate business analysis

IT Sustainability Requirements Manager

Core units plus:

add topic ICTSUS8237A Lead applied research in ICT sustainability

add topic ICTSUS8238A Conduct and manage a life cycle assessment for sustainability

Plus one additional unit 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 any ICA11 or ICT10 Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

    OR

    with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior network engineering or ICT roles

    Pathways from the qualification

    Other ICA11 Vocational Graduate Certificate qualification 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

conducting research for a business case study to integrate sustainability in ICT projects

discussing options with stakeholders and negotiating for best practice and solutions for the enterprise

producing cost-benefit analyses, business case studies, management plans, executive summaries and justifications for implementing sustainability solutions

conducting applied research studies, writing and presenting high-level reports

reading, interpreting and using equipment or system manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation

interpreting high-level technical information and presenting to general audiences

Teamwork

assigning roles to team members and leading teams

directing and managing team activities and goals

recognising and resolving conflict within team

facilitating team members to work with clients to install equipment

liaising with clients, employer, supervisors, work associates, team members and other contractors

Problem-solving

ranking causes of problems, working from system-wide impacts to specific impacts

managing resolution of diagnosed network problems before and after implementation of sustainability solutions

generating solutions regarding compatibility and interoperability between proposed integrated system and existing system

devising solutions for better grade of service and reliability of new system

managing operations to obtain best solutions for allocated budget

responding promptly to difficulties and known problem areas, as they emerge

Initiative and enterprise

leading the early adoption of new initiatives and technology

prioritising urgent requests and acting according to organisational guidelines

identifying barriers to integrating sustainability in ICT planning and design projects and developing strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions

adapting and modifying operating strategies to suit specific features of site

managing issues and providing solutions within established guidelines

interacting with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors, keeping a customer focus and considering customer needs

Planning and organising

planning and monitoring projects to meet key dates and milestones

planning the installation of virtualised systems, taking into account technical, scheduling and financial considerations

interpreting design and relating to site characteristics

prioritising and scheduling work according to organisational guidelines

running a test of network security arrangements

Self-management

assigning realistic short and long-term career objectives

prioritising and scheduling work to be completed

complying with all related OHS requirements and work practices

developing implementation plans to ensure minimal disruption to the workplace

relating own role to the industry and establishing own work schedule

devising strategies to present a professional image to customers

interpreting and applying relevant regulations and standards

Learning

relating current or intended role to career objectives in a positive manner

giving and receiving feedback to assist in meeting team and organisational goals

making clients aware of opportunities that exist for system upgrades, additional services and training

seeking assistance from team members when necessary

providing suitable training and assessment opportunities for work team members

providing training to customers on virtualised system features and facilities

Technology

facilitating convergence of many integrated and emerging technologies

modifying the use of high end machines to optimise operations and performance

evaluating and implementing virtual machines with minimal disruptions

directing testing, and measuring network performance of ICT sustainability

using software evaluation and audit tools to improve ICT sustainability

directing relevant acceptance tests and analysing results against specified performance criteria