Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

Description 

This qualification develops basic programming skills in languages used in commercial systems. A person with this qualification could work as a programmer within a team of software developers or implementation project. The qualification contains a strong base of ICT core units with the potential for inclusion of ICA05 or other training package units to suit particular needs.

Job Roles 

Depending on the choice of electives, graduates could work in a number of 'junior' programming roles. Selecting design or games development oriented electives could equip an individual for digital, multimedia or games programming, while other electives could underpin a systems programmer role.

Possible job titles include:

• Analyst/Programmer
• Applications Analyst
• Applications Engineer
• Applications Programmer
• Computer Engineer
• Developer/Programmer
• Digital Programmer
• Games Designer
• Games Programmer
• IT Research Engineer
• Multimedia Programmer
• PC Games Programmer
• PS2 Lead Programmer
• Programmer
• Programmer/Analyst
• Software Engineer Games
• Software Support Engineer
• Streaming Media Specialist
• Systems Engineer
• Systems Programmer
• UnrealEd Level Designer
• Virtual Reality Specialist
• Web Designer
• Xbox Programmer

Prerequisite Requirements 

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

Code and Title	Prerequisite units required
ICAB4219B Apply introductory object-oriented language skills	ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language	ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language	ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language
ICAB4232B Maintain open source code programs	ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language #

#  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 

ICA40505 Certificate IV in Information Technology  (Programming )

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for an Assistant Programmer. 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	using plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information
Teamwork	exchanging messages with other project members and actively participating in community activities
Problem Solving	analysing project design and functionality to identify reuse components using an integrated development environment, in particular the language debugging facilities, to debug code using problem-solving skills involving participation in the development of strategic initiatives
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	preparing feasibility reports taking into account the scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management
Self-management	taking responsibility for own outputs 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 for multimedia contexts and automated testing environments

Packaging Rules

Qualification Structure 

To attain the ICA40505 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) 21 units must be achieved:

• 17 core units; plus
• 4 elective units

Achieve 17 Core Units 

Core 

BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning

ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

ICAA4058B Apply skills in object-oriented design

ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies

ICAB4075B Use a library or pre-existing components

ICAB4178B Build a graphical user interface

ICAB4219B Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language

ICAB4225B Automate processes

ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language

ICAB4232B Maintain open source code programs

ICAD4043B Develop and present a feasibility report

ICAD4217B Create technical documentation

ICAT4221B Locate equipment, system and software faults

ICAT4242B Perform unit test for a class

ICAW4214B Maintain ethical conduct

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Achieve 2 Elective Units Chosen from :

• ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package  (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma)

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

• ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package  (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma); and/or
• any other Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma) based on documented industry or enterprise needs