Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Qualification first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- network administrator
- IT administrator
- IT operations administrator
- network services administrator
- network support coordinator
- network operations analyst
- network security coordinator
- network e-business coordinator.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- after achieving ICA40411 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA40411.
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- with demonstrated 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
ICA60211 Advanced Diploma of Network Security, or a range of other ICA11 Advanced Diploma or Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications, or other relevant higher education sector qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
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 |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 16
5 core units plus
11 elective units
The elective units consist of:
- up to 11 from the elective units listed below
- up to 3 from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
ICAICT511A Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design
Elective units
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
ICAICT501A Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICAICT509A Gather data to identify business requirements
ICAICT514A Identify and manage the implementation of current industry-specific technologies
ICAICT603A Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies
ICANWK501A Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICANWK502A Implement secure encryption technologies
ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICANWK504A Design and implement an integrated server solution
ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server
ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network
ICANWK507A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICANWK508A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICANWK510A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security
ICANWK511A Manage network security
ICANWK513A Manage system security
ICANWK524A Install and configure network access storage devices
ICANWK525A Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICANWK526A Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICANWK527A Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICANWK531A Configure an internet gateway
ICAPMG501A Manage IT projects
ICASAD506A Produce a feasibility report
ICASAS406A Implement and hand over system components
ICASAS501A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICASAS502A Establish and maintain client user liaison
ICASAS503A Perform systems test
ICASAS505A Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICASAS512A Review and manage delivery of maintenance services
ICASAS515A Manage the testing process
ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network
ICTOPN5120A Plan for an optical system upgrade and cut over
ICTOPN5122A Test the performance of specialised optical devices
ICTOPN5123A Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network
ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects
ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching
ICTTEN5168A Design and implement an enterprise voice over internet protocol and a unified communications network
ICTTEN5201A Install, configure and test a server
ICTTEN5203A Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system
ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications
ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network
ICTTEN6172A Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling
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.
Certified technology specialist – communications technologies
Core units plus:
- ICANWK501A Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
Certified technology specialist – network and applications infrastructure
Core units plus:
- ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server
Certified technician or technology specialist – infrastructure configuration
Core units plus:
- ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server
- ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes
Certified network associate specialist
Core units plus:
- ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks
- ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network
- ICANWK507A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
- ICANWK508A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
Certified security and architect specialist
Core units plus:
- ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks
- ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes
- ICANWK511A Manage network security
Certified technology specialist – internet security
Core units plus:
- ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks