Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2. Addition of two new units of competency to electives. |
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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 install and manage small scale networks, either as an independent network support technician or as part of a team.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- network support
- network operations support
- network operations technician
- network technician
- network support technician.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- after achieving ICA30111 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA30111
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- with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in a network support role, including administrator, manager, operations analyst, operations engineer/technician, or technician.
Pathways from the qualification
ICA50411 Diploma of Information Technology Networking, or a range of other ICA Diploma 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.
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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 = 17
8 core units plus
9 elective units, of which:
- 6 units must be from the elective units listed below
- the remaining units may be from the elective units below or from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBWHS304A Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultative processes
ICAICT401A Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
ICANWK401A Install and manage a server
ICANWK402A Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT
ICANWK403A Manage network and data integrity
ICANWK404A Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
Elective units
BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities
ICAICT403A Apply software development methodologies
ICAICT408A Create technical documentation
ICAICT417A Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards
ICAICT423A Select cloud storage strategies
ICANWK405A Build a small wireless local area network
ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security
ICANWK407A Install and configure client-server applications and services
ICANWK408A Configure a desktop environment
ICANWK409A Create scripts for networking
ICANWK410A Install hardware to a network
ICANWK411A Deploy software to networked computers
ICANWK412A Create network documentation
ICANWK419A Identify and use current virtualisation technologies
ICAPMG401A Support small scale IT projects
ICAPRG425A Use structured query language
ICASAS426A Locate and troubleshoot IT equipment, system and software faults
ICTOPN4116A Use advanced optical test equipment
ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks
ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware
ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software
ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for power over ethernet
ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN4202A Install and test a radio frequency identification system
ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches
ICTTEN4211A Design, install and configure an internetwork
ICTTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch
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 networking technician
Core units plus:
ICANWK404A Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
ICANWK405A Build a small wireless local area network
ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router
Certified technology specialist – graphical user interfaces (GUI)
Core units plus:
ICANWK403A Manage network and data integrity
ICANWK408A Configure a desktop environment
Certified technician or technology specialist – small server configuration
Core units plus:
ICANWK401A Install and manage a server
Certified IT enterprise, security or server administrator
Core units plus:
ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security
ICANWK403A Manage network and data integrity
Certified SQL associate or specialist
Core units plus:
ICAPRG425A Use structured query language
