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Qualification details

ICA60111 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
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Supersedes and is equivalent to ICA60105 - Advanced Diploma of Information TechnologyICA60105 core units updated and reduced. Removal of entry requirements and prerequisites. Qualification made more flexible. Elective units added and technical content updated. Range of specialisations reduced from four to two elective groups only (Systems or Software Process Improvement and eLearning deleted). Two specialist groups available: • knowledge management • systems development. OUTCOMES DEEMED EQUIVALENT. 17/Jul/2011
Is superseded by and equivalent to ICT60115 - Advanced Diploma of Information TechnologyUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. 24/Mar/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 07/Nov/2013
(View details for release 1) 18/Jul/2011

Units of competency

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ICTSUS6233A - Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projectsIntegrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projectsSupersededCore
ICANWK616A - Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deploymentManage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deploymentSupersededElective
ICADBS602A - Develop a knowledge management strategyDevelop a knowledge management strategySupersededElective
ICAICT603A - Manage the use of appropriate development methodologiesManage the use of appropriate development methodologiesSupersededElective
ICADBS601B - Build a data warehouseBuild a data warehouseSupersededElective
ICAICT602A - Develop contracts and manage contracted performanceDevelop contracts and manage contracted performanceSupersededElective
ICAPRG604A - Create cloud computing servicesCreate cloud computing servicesDeletedElective
ICASAD602A - Conduct knowledge auditsConduct knowledge auditsSupersededElective
ICAPMG606A - Manage IT project qualityManage IT project qualitySupersededElective
ICASAD504A - Implement quality assurance processes for business solutionsImplement quality assurance processes for business solutionsSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 313100 Ict Support Technicians 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 2231 Computing Professionals 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0203 Information Systems 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 411 Advanced Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Business Administration,Systems Analysis and Design,Information Technology (Networking),Information Technology Support Services,Information Technology Programming 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A eLearning Manager,Enterprise Architecture Manager,Software Manager,Knowledge Manager,Enterprise Application Integration Consultant 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 313100 Ict Support Technicians 04/Nov/2011 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 2231 Computing Professionals 04/Nov/2011 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0203 Information Systems 04/Nov/2011 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 411 Advanced Diploma 18/Jul/2011 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.

Addition of new unit of competency to Elective Group C.

Release 1

This Qualification first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0

Description

This qualification provides high level information and communications technology (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 base core of management competencies, with specialist and general elective choices to suit particular ICT and business needs, especially in the areas of knowledge management and systems development.

Job roles 

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • knowledge management analyst
  • knowledge manager
  • manager, IT infrastructure solutions
  • business development manager
  • software manager.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

  • after achieving any ICA11 Diploma qualification or other relevant Diploma

OR

  • with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior information technology or systems roles, including analyst or designer.

Pathways from the qualification

ICA11 Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications or other higher education sector 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

  • articulating complex scenarios in a clear, concise manner relevant to all levels of an organisation
  • researching, analysing and evaluating information from a range of sources
  • writing and presenting complex reports for specific business purposes using a range of methodologies and media

Teamwork

  • managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information
  • reviewing strategy with key stakeholders

Problem-solving

  • developing controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats
  • taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns
  • implementing a change management strategy for an organisation
  • managing evolving complex scenarios of access and security

Initiative and enterprise

  • developing new strategies, criteria, applications, knowledge and procedures
  • generating innovative ideas through the analysis of multiple sources of information and concepts
  • anticipating and responding to client business needs

Planning and organising

  • managing the execution of complex project plans
  • planning for controls and contingencies when designing systems

Self-management

  • taking accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving work outcomes
  • taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Learning

  • keeping abreast of current industry-accepted practices, and hardware and software products, including broad knowledge of their security features and capabilities
  • engaging in peer professional development activities

Technology

  • managing implementation of technology needs
  • assessing the technological capability of various products against architecture requirements and deciding on the best IT solution
  • estimating current and future capacity against a client's future requirements and devising and implementing a business strategy to suit

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 16 

5 core units  plus

11 elective units,  of which:

  • 5 units must be from one of the following specialist elective groups:
  • Group A Knowledge management
  • Group B Systems development
  • of the remaining units:
  • up to 6 units may be from the specialist elective groups below or from Group C general elective units
  • up to 3 units may be from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level or above.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units 

BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness

ICAICT608A Interact with clients on a business level

ICAICT610A Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment

ICAPMG609A Plan and direct complex IT projects

ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

Elective units 

Specialist elective units 

Group A Knowledge management 

ICADBS501A Monitor and improve knowledge management system

ICADBS601B Build a data warehouse

ICADBS602A Develop a knowledge management strategy

ICAICT604A Identify and implement business innovation

ICAICT605A Implement a knowledge management strategy

Group B Systems development 

ICAICT508A Evaluate vendor products and equipment

ICAICT602A Develop contracts and manage contracted performance

ICAPRG604A Create cloud computing services

ICASAD504A Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions

ICASAD505A Develop technical requirements for business solutions

ICASAS601A Implement change-management processes

General elective units 

Group C 

BSBINN601B Manage organisational change

BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement

ICADBS603B Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

ICAICT601A Develop IT strategic and action plans

ICAICT603A Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies

ICAICT606A Develop communities of practice

ICAICT609A Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry-specific technologies

ICANWK601A Design and implement a security system

ICANWK616A Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment

ICAPMG606A Manage IT project quality

ICAPRG601A Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications

ICAPRG602A Manage the development of technical solutions from business specifications

ICASAD602A Conduct knowledge audits