Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

Description 

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in programming and software development. A competent person could work as a specialist in the area of programming including the ICT and programming aspects of games development. The qualification has a strong ICT base with the potential for inclusion of a range of broader design and multimedia units to suit particular needs. Up to 25 per cent of all units can potentially be selected from outside of ICA05 enabling significant flexibility in the composition of the qualification.

Job Roles 

Possible job titles include:

• Games Developer
• Games Programmer
• Middleware Programmer
• Programming/Software Engineer
• Software Applications Specialist
• Software Architect
• Software Design Engineer
• Software Developer
• Software Developer/Programmer
• Software Development Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Xbox Programmer

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 

ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology  (Software Development )

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Software Developer. 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	communicating clear concepts and solutions to complex issues in an unambiguous manner to colleagues and clients using plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information, for example when developing polices and procedures using report writing skills for business, requiring depth in some areas, and analysis and evaluation of information, for example when developing supporting documentation
Teamwork	coordinating groups and teams delegating roles and responsibilities to team for the implementation of project plans participating in teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions
Problem Solving	analysing and planning approaches to technical problems or management requirements determining the system design audit technique or methodology that will be followed using a debugger to detect logical and coding errors
Initiative and Enterprise	transferring and applying theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Planning and Organising	using project planning skills in relation to scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management for example when reviewing user requirements
Self-management	taking personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others
Learning	providing learning and development opportunities for the project team
Technology	identifying technology needs, sourcing, purchasing, installing, configuring and testing software components including hardware

Packaging Rules

Qualification Structure 

To attain the ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) 17 units must be achieved:

• 9 core units; plus
• 8 elective units

Achieve 9 Core Units 

Core 

BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements

ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

ICAB5226B Apply advanced object-oriented language skills

ICAB5227B Apply advanced programming skills in another language

ICAS5202B Ensure privacy for users

ICAT5079B Perform integration test

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

Achieve 4 Elective Units from the Specialist Electives list below 

Specialist Electives 

ICAA5054C Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications

ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements

ICAB5068B Build using rapid application development

ICAB5228B Maintain functionality of legacy code programs

ICAB5230B Maintain custom software

ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise

ICAS5102B Establish and maintain client user liaison

ICAT5081B Perform systems test

Achieve 4 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources  (Listed in Recommended Order )

• further units from the Specialist Electives list above; and/or
• ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package  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

Prerequisite Requirements

Prerequisites Requirements 

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

Code and Title	Prerequisite units required
ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements	ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills	ICAB4219B Apply introductory object-oriented language skills #
ICAB5226B Apply advanced object-oriented language skills	ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills #
ICAB5227B Apply advanced programming skills in another language	ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language #

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