Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

Description 

This qualification develops skills and knowledge in the installation and management of simple networks and provides for an individual to be effective in network management either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team.

The qualification has a number of logical relationships with vendor certifications for ICT networking technologies. The units ICAI4097C Install and configure a network  and ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network  could be used as a conduit to deliver CISCO semester 1 training.

Job Roles 

A competent person could work as a network manager or administrator within an organisation.

Possible job titles include:

• Network Administrator
• Network Manager
• Network Operations Analyst
• Network Operations Engineer
• Network Operations Technician
• Network Technician

Prerequisite Requirements 

A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:

Code and Title	Prerequisite units required
ICAB4220B Create scripts for networking	ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4247A Link an RFID system to a database	ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data
ICAI4097C Install and configure a network	ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4099B Build an intranet	ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols ICAS3120C Configure and administer a network operating system #  ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network
ICAI4188B Install and maintain a server	ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software ICAS3120C Configure and administer a network operating system
ICAI4244A Install and maintain an RFID system	ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols ICAI4029B Install network hardware to a network
ICAI4249A Implement and evaluate data security	ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #
ICAI4251A Implement and evaluate network and telecommunication security	ICAS4119B Monitor and administer system security #  ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #
ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security	ICAS3032B Provide network systems administration #
ICAS4127B Support system software	ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software

#  This unit has prerequisite requirements. Section 1.6 provides further details.

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary 

ICA40405 Certificate IV in Information Technology  (Networking )

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Network Administrator. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill	Industry requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	writing skills for business, requiring depth in some areas, and analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas (e.g. when hardware and asset recording documentation is completed in line with organisational requirements)
Teamwork	consulting with the work team to review proposed changes against current and future business requirements establishing and improving work teams in an IT environment
Problem Solving	debugging code solving network problems related to the installation of hardware, software and networks
Initiative and Enterprise	developing new criteria and procedures for performing current practices identifying, analysing and evaluating information from a variety of sources
Planning and Organising	creating project plans to guide the development of systems methodologies planning and designing an intranet preparing feasibility reports taking into account the scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management
Self-management	taking responsibility for own output in relation to specified quality standards working within the Australian Computer Society code of ethics regarding security, legal, moral and ethical issues
Learning	maintaining knowledge of tools and software applications and the goods and services provided obtaining client evaluation and feedback providing one-to-one instruction for clients and users
Technology	selecting and using software and hardware diagnostic tools, including multimedia contexts and automated testing environments

Packaging Rules

Qualification Structure 

To attain the ICA40405 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) 20 units must be achieved:

• 16 core units; plus
• 4 elective units

Achieve 16 Core Units 

Core 

BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning

ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

ICAB4220B Create scripts for networking

ICAB4225B Automate processes

ICAD4043B Develop and present a feasibility report

ICAD4217B Create technical documentation

ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network

ICAI4030B Install software to networked computers

ICAI4097C Install and configure a network

ICAI4099B Build an intranet

ICAI4188B Install and maintain a server

ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security

ICAS4127B Support system software

ICAT4221B Locate equipment, system and software faults

ICAW4214B Maintain ethical conduct

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Achieve 2 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources  (Listed in Recommended Order )

• electives listed below; and/or
• ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package  (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma); and/or
• BSB07 Business Services Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma)

Achieve 2 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources  (Listed in Recommended Order )

• any other Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma) based on documented industry or enterprise needs; and/or
• electives listed below

Electives 

ICAI4244A Install and maintain an RFID system

ICAI4249A Implement and evaluate data security

ICAI4251A Implement and evaluate network and telecommunication security

ICAB4247A Link an RFID system to a database