Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2. Addition of four new units of competency to electives. |
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 coordinate and administer, as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team, the installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a range of networks, enterprise servers and systems, including internetworking, security and e-business solutions.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- network administrator or coordinator
- network engineer
- enterprise systems administrator
- systems developer
- IT administrator or coordinator
- IT operations administrator or coordinator
- network services administrator or coordinator
- administrator or coordinator network support
- network operations analyst
- administrator or coordinator network security
- administrator or coordinator network e-business.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- after achieving ICA41011 Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA41011
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- with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior network support roles, including administrator, operations analyst, technician, operations or support coordinator/technician.
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 |
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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 = 18
12 core units plus
6 elective units, of which:
- 3 units must be from the elective units listed below
- the remaining units may be from the elective units below or 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
ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network
ICANWK507A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICANWK508A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICANWK602A Plan, configure and test advanced server based security
ICANWK607A Design and implement wireless network security
ICAPMG608A Manage IT project systems implementation
ICAPMG609A Plan and direct complex IT projects
ICAPRG527A Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
ICAWEB501A Build a dynamic website
ICAWEB502A Create dynamic web pages
Elective units
ICADBS504A Integrate database with a website
ICAICT502A Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
ICAICT604A Identify and implement business innovation
ICAICT609A Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry-specific technologies
ICANWK502A Implement secure encryption technologies
ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICANWK504A Design and implement an integrated server solution
ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server
ICANWK524A Install and configure network access storage devices
ICANWK525B Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICANWK535A Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICANWK527B Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICANWK533A Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
ICANWK534A Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments
ICANWK603A Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions
ICANWK605A Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems
ICANWK610A Design and build integrated VoIP networks
ICANWK611A Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks
ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
ICANWK613A Develop plans to manage structured troubleshooting process of enterprise networks
ICANWK615A Design and configure desktop virtualisation
ICANWK616A Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment
ICAPRG505A Build advanced user interface
ICAPRG601A Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications
ICAPRG602A Manage the development of technical solutions from business specifications
ICASAS517A Use network tools
ICAWEB503A Create web-based programs
ICAWEB505A Develop complex web page layouts