Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
Description
This qualification provides high level ICT, process improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior ICT roles within organisations. The qualification builds on a core management base with streaming and electives choice to suit particular ICT and business needs.
The qualification accommodates a number of qualifications from ICA99 Version 3, specifically:
This qualification also provides a logical next step as a capstone qualification for ICT Diploma graduates and could also be entered on a 'discipline transfer' basis for individuals without ICA05 qualifications.
It has 4 specialist streams each with definable vocational outcomes:
Systems or Software Process Improvement Stream Designed to equip people to undertake high level systems and software improvement. These process improvement activities may be ISA15504, ISO9000, CMMI or other equivalent system.
Systems Development Stream Focuses on the development of high level strategic planning and evaluation skills, which underpin ICT technical decision making in the development and execution of web, database and related systems technology solutions for business. It imports several units with research and security assessment, which round out the strong ICT technical and managerial base underpinning this stream.
E-learning Stream A 'blend' based on the common core of innovation, change and project management with the e-learning stream it provides a design and development focus in e-learning. By judicious choice of electives, it can inject the appropriate ICT robustness of technical foundations recommended for online and interactive delivery. Possible job titles include E-learning Business Development Manager, ICT Curriculum Manager, E-learning Developer, Online Training Manager.
Knowledge Management Stream This stream also incorporates a number of imported business units provide knowledge and skills for managing the acquisition, analysis and distribution of information and knowledge. In the context of growing commercial needs in this area, the stream is designed to provide individuals with the fundamental ICT skills to develop, implement and manage a range of systems, procedures and work practices to capture, share and leverage business information and knowledge. Based on a core of strong ICT skills covering fields such as data modelling, database design and warehousing, the stream also recognises other necessary skills by incorporating communication and business strategy and policy formulation. Possible job titles include Business Intelligence Consultant, Information Architect, Knowledge Manager.
The overall qualification structure provides flexibility to pick up studies in areas other than the listed 'streams' such as e-business, marketing, business development and project management based on the wide choice of electives from General Electives list and the opportunity to select up to 25 per cent of total units from any other Training Package.
Job Roles
Vocational outcomes will vary with the fields of studies and streams selected. Guidance is provided within several streams above and additional information (adjusted for the different levels) can be found in Diploma level qualifications in the same area of ICT (software, database and web development).
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
ICA60105 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Senior Systems Analyst/Programmer. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
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Packaging Rules
Qualification Structure
To attain the ICA60105 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology 16 units must be achieved:
- 3 common core units; plus
- 5 specialist core stream units - Systems or Software Process Improvement; or
- 5 specialist core stream units - Systems Development; or
- 5 specialist core stream units - E-learning; or
- 5 specialist core stream units - Knowledge Management; plus
- 8 elective units
Achieve 3 Common Core Units
Common Core
BSBEBUS605A Identify and implement e-business innovation
ICAI6187B Implement change management processes
PSPPM601B Direct complex project activities
Achieve 5 Core Units Chosen from 1 of the following Specialist Core Streams (Systems or Software Process Improvement, Systems Development, E-learning, Knowledge Management)
Specialist Core Stream - Systems or Software Process Improvement
BSBEBUS609A Develop a knowledge management strategy for an e-business
BSBMGT516A Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBFLM510B Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation
ICAA6149B Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
ICAA6157B Develop technical requirements for a business solution
Specialist Core Stream - Systems Development
ICAA5035C Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICAA6149B Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
ICAA6157B Develop technical requirements for a business solution
ICAP6040B Develop contracts and manage contracted performance
PRSTS301A Identify technical security requirements
Specialist Core Stream - E-Learning
CUFDIG502A Design web environments
TAAASS501B Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services
TAADEL503B Provide advanced facilitation to support learning
TAADES501B Design and develop learning strategies
TAAENV501B Maintain and enhance professional practice
Specialist Core Stream - Knowledge Management
BSBEBUS511A Implement a knowledge management strategy for an e-business
BSBEBUS609A Develop a knowledge management strategy for an e-business
ICAI5216B Monitor and improve knowledge management system
ICAA5150C Evaluate vendor products and equipment
ICAA5138B Determine acceptable developers for projects
Achieve 8 elective units chosen from the following sources (listed in preferential order)
- any ICA60105 Specialist Core Stream above (units not already taken); and/or
- any ICA60105 Specialist Electives Stream below; and/or
- ICA60105 General Electives list below; and/or
- ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level units and which have not been previously counted in a Diploma qualification; and/or
- any other Training Package units at Advanced Diploma (to a maximum of 4 units) based on documented industry or enterprise needs
Specialist Electives Stream - Systems or Software Process Improvement
BSBEBUS505A Implement new technologies for business
BSBMGT516A Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness
BSBFLM514A Manage people
BSBMGT608B Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions
ICAP6038B Develop strategic and action plans
Specialist Electives Stream - Systems Development
ICAA5046B Model preferred system solutions
ICAA5050B Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
ICAA5139B Design a database
ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements
ICAA5146B Develop website information architecture
ICAA5147B Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability
ICAA5148B Select new technology models for business
ICAA5153B Model data objects
ICAA5154B Model data processes
ICAB5068B Build using rapid application development
ICAB5165B Create dynamic web pages
ICAB5180C Integrate database with a website
ICAS5118C Manage system security
ICAS5199B Manage business websites and servers
ICAS5203B Evaluate and select a web hosting service
ICAT5081B Perform systems test
ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test
ICAU5208B Use site server tools for transaction management
Specialist Electives Stream - E-Learning
BSBEBUS501A Evaluate e-business opportunities
BSBEBUS505A Implement new technologies for business
BSBEBUS513A Plan e-learning
BSBEBUS514A Implement e-learning
BSBEBUS515A Facilitate e-learning
BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness
BSBMGT615A Contribute to organisational development
BSBRKG608B Plan management of records over time
CUFWRT601A Write scripts
CUFWRT07A Write an interactive sequence for multimedia
CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project
ICAA5035C Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICAA5143C Implement process re-engineering strategies in an organisation
ICAS5199B Manage business websites and servers
ICAS5203B Evaluate and select a web hosting service
Specialist Electives Stream - Knowledge Management
BSBEBUS512A Implement electronic communication policy
ICAA5143C Implement process re-engineering strategies in an organisation
ICAP5155B Plan process re-engineering strategies for business
ICAB5062B Perform data conversion
ICAB5063B Monitor and support data conversion
ICAB5164B Create a data warehouse
ICAI5096B Complete data transition
General Electives
BSBEBUS501A Evaluate e-business opportunities
BSBEBUS503A Design an e-business
BSBEBUS504A Implement an e-business strategy
BSBEBUS505A Implement new technologies for business
BSBEBUS510A Manage e-business outsourcing
BSBEBUS601A Develop an e-business strategy
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality
BSBPMG601A Direct the integration of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG602A Direct the scope of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG603A Direct time management of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG604A Direct cost management of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG605A Direct quality management of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG606A Direct human resources management of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG607A Direct communications management of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG608A Direct risk management of multiple projects/programs
BSBPMG609A Direct procurement and contracts of multiple projects/programs
ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes
ICAI5253A Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance
ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions
ICAP6040B Develop contracts and manage contracted performance
ICTTC168A Design and implement an enterprise VoIP&unified communications network
Prerequisite Requirements
Prerequisites Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for ICA05 core units in this qualification, however prerequisite arrangements for non-ICA05 core and any elective units should be checked with the originating Training Package.