ICA70211 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Sustainability
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
ICASUS702A Conduct a business case study for integrating sustainability in IT planning and design projects
Elective units
BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
ICASUS701A Plan and manage virtualisation for IT sustainability
ICASUS703A Research strategies using SAP solutions for sustainable economic and environmental outcomes
ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes
ICTSUS7236A Manage improvements in ICT sustainability
ICTSUS8237A Lead applied research in ICT sustainability
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:
ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes
ICTSUS8237A Lead applied research in ICT sustainability
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