Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a senior ICT professional with responsibilities spanning design, development, site performance, database integration through to implementation and acceptance testing. The qualification has a strong common core ICT Diploma base with the potential for up to 30 per cent of all units to come from outside of ICA05 if appropriate.
Job Roles
Depending on the level of responsibility and the particular job roles involved, duties may include integration of internal business systems with a browser interface, designing the processes and architecture of an enterprise's internet presence, aligning the client's web presence with its business strategy and specifying e-business application system requirements. At a project management level, a person may provide advice to business units and coordinate related activities, coordinate the on-time, on-budget delivery of e-business solutions or oversee the technical and creative team from conception to delivery.
Typically, web development professionals have experience in programming and systems design, with e-commerce/e-business roles generally calling for experience in either business systems analysis and systems development.
Possible job titles include:
- Analyst Programmer
- Analyst/Systems Analyst
- E-business Development Manager
- Ecommerce Architect
- Ecommerce Consultant
- Ecommerce Programmer
- eServices - Web Programmer
- Intranet Engineer
- Java Developer
- Manager Business Development
- Perl Programmer
- Project Manager
- Senior Architect - Ecommerce
- Solutions/Applications Architect
- WAP Designer/Developer
- Web Architect
- Web Business Development Manager
- Web Developer
- Web Development Manager
- Web Production Manager
- Web Programmer
- Web Programmer/Software Engineer
- Website Group Manager
- Web Usability Engineer
- Webmaster/Internet Developer
Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
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Prerequisite units required |
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ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements |
ICAA4142C Design a website to meet technical requirements # |
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ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements |
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
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ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements |
ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
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ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise |
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
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ICAT5081B Perform systems test |
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests |
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ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test |
ICAW4027B Relate to clients on a business level |
# 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
ICA50605 Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development )
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Web Developer/Architect. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
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Employability Skill |
Industry requirements for this qualification include : |
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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
Qualification Structure
To attain the ICA50605 Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) 20 units must be achieved:
- 16 core units; plus
- 4 elective units
Achieve 16 Core Units
Core
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality
ICAA5054C Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications
ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements
ICAA5146B Develop website information architecture
ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements
ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements
ICAB5165B Create dynamic web pages
ICAB5180C Integrate database with a website
ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
ICAS5102B Establish and maintain client user liaison
ICAS5202B Ensure privacy for users
ICAT5081B Perform systems test
ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test
ICAU5208B Use site server tools for transaction management
PSPPM502B Manage complex projects
Achieve 4 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order )
- Information Technology and Communications Training Package ICA05 at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (up to 2 units can be selected at Certificate IV); and/or
- preferred Training Packages at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (ICT02 Telecommunications; BSB07 Business Services; CUF07 Screen and Media; ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts); and/or
- any other Training Package (to maximum of 2 units) at Diploma or Advanced Diploma based on documented industry or enterprise needs
