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 be competent in a range of ICT positions directly related to testing, either as an assistant tester working mostly independently or as part of a team.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- assistant ICT tester
- assistant software or systems tester
- assistant web tester.
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 testing environments or similar.
Pathways from the qualification
ICA50111 Diploma of Information Technology, or a range of other 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.
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 = 20
8 core units plus
12 elective units
The elective units consist of:
- up to 12 from the elective units listed below
- up to 4 from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ICAICT401A Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICAICT408A Create technical documentation
ICAICT411A Select and employ software and hardware testing tools
ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
ICAPMG401A Support small scale IT projects
ICAPRG405A Automate processes
ICASAS301A Run standard diagnostic tests
Elective units
BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas
ICAICT417A Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards
ICANWK403A Manage network and data integrity
ICANWK404A Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
ICANWK501A Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICAPRG404A Test applications
ICASAS401A Perform unit test for a class
ICASAS503A Perform systems tests
ICASAS504A Develop and conduct client acceptance test
ICASAS513A Develop detailed test plans
ICASAS514A Perform integration tests
ICASAS515A Manage the testing process
ICASAS516A Perform stress and load tests on integrated platforms
ICAWEB406A Create website testing procedures
ICAWEB407A Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites
ICAWEB423A Ensure dynamic website security
ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks
ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network