Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technologies and practices in different organisational contexts.
Persons working at this level apply a wide range of knowledge and skills in basic networking, ICT support, testing, systems analysis and design, database development, programming and web development support.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 20
5 core units plus
15 elective units
The elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome, and are to be chosen as follows:
- At least 10 units chosen from the elective units listed below
- Up to 5 units chosen from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
Any combination of elective units that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Information Technology. Where appropriate, elective units may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A units must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems analysis and design).
All Group B units plus at least 5 Group C units must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Testing).
Core units
ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements
ICTICT425 Implement WHS, environmental sustainability and anti-discrimination practices in an ICT workplace
ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
Elective units
Group A electives – SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN specialisation
ICTDBS413 Determine database requirements
ICTDBS415 Build a database
ICTICT403 Apply software development methodologies
ICTICT405 Develop detailed technical design
ICTPRG405 Automate processes
ICTSAD401 Develop and present feasibility reports
ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
Group B electives – TESTING specialisation
ICTICT408 Create technical documentation
ICTICT411 Select and employ software and hardware testing tools
ICTPMG401 Support small scale ICT projects
ICTPRG405 Automate processes
ICTSAS308 Run standard diagnostic tests
Group C electives
ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICTSAS504 Develop and conduct client acceptance test
ICTSAS519 Perform systems tests
ICTSAS520 Develop detailed test plans
ICTSAS521 Perform integration tests
ICTSAS522 Manage the testing process
ICTSAS523 Perform stress and load tests on integrated platforms
ICTTEN416 Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
Other electives
Database/Software Support
ICTSAS402 Implement configuration management strategies
ICTSAS403 Review site environmental factors prior to ICT system implementation
ICTSAS404 Acquire ICT system components
ICTSAS407 Conduct pre-installation audit for software installation
ICTSAS408 Complete data transition in data migration process
ICTSAS409 Manage risks involving ICT systems and technology
ICTSAS410 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
ICTSAS411 Assist with policy development for client support procedures
ICTSAS412 Action change requests
ICTSAS413 Manage resolution of system faults on a live system
ICTSAS414 Evaluate system status
ICTSAS415 Optimise ICT system performance
ICTSAS416 Implement maintenance procedures
ICTSAS417 Undertake ICT system capacity planning
ICTSAS418 Monitor and administer security of an ICT system
ICTSAS419 Support system software
ICTSAS420 Provide first-level remote help desk support
ICTSAS421 Support users and troubleshoot desktop applications
ICTSAS424 Support different operating systems
Digital games
ICTGAM401 Produce an interactive game
ICTGAM402 Identify and apply principles of games design and game playing
ICTGAM403 Create design documents for interactive games
ICTGAM405 Write story and content for digital games
ICTGAM406 Create visual design components for interactive games
ICTGAM407 Write scripts for interactive games
ICTGAM408 Use 3-D animation interface and toolsets
ICTGAM409 Create 3-D characters for interactive games
ICTGAM410 Develop 3-D components for interactive games
ICTGAM412 Design interactive media
ICTGAM413 Design and create 3-D digital models
ICTGAM414 Create audio for digital games
ICTGAM415 Develop simple environments for 3-D games
ICTGAM416 Prepare and complete image rendering processes
ICTGAM417 Apply digital effects to interactive products
ICTICT419 Work effectively in the digital media industry
Digital media technologies
BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas
CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations
CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM402 Create digital visual effects
CUADIG401 Author interactive media
CUAPPM407 Create storyboards
CUASOU202 Perform basic sound editing
CUASOU304 Prepare audio assets
ICTDMT401 Create visual design components for digital media
ICTDMT402 Produce interactive animation
ICTDMT403 Produce and edit digital images
IT (end user/technical) support
ICTDBS403 Create basic databases
ICTDBS407 Monitor physical database implementation
ICTDBS408 Link an RFID system to a database
ICTDBS414 Complete database backup and restore
ICTDBS503 Create a data warehouse
ICTICT402 Determine project specifications and secure client agreement
ICTICT404 Use online learning tools
ICTICT406 Build a graphical user interface
ICTICT412 Coordinate and maintain ICT work teams
ICTICT413 Relate to clients on a business level
ICTICT415 Provide one-to-one instruction
ICTICT416 Contribute to the development of strategic plans
ICTICT427 Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet organisational needs
Networking
ICTICT428 Select cloud storage solutions
ICTNWK401 Install and manage a server
ICTNWK403 Manage network and data integrity
ICTNWK404 Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
ICTNWK405 Build a small wireless local area network
ICTNWK407 Install and configure client-server applications and services
ICTNWK408 Configure a desktop environment
ICTNWK409 Create scripts for networking
ICTNWK410 Install hardware to a network
ICTNWK411 Deploy software to networked computers
ICTNWK412 Create network documentation
ICTNWK414 Create a common gateway interface script
ICTNWK416 Build security into virtual private networks
ICTNWK417 Build an enterprise wireless network
ICTNWK418 Implement backbone technologies in a local area network
ICTNWK419 Identify and use current virtualisation technologies
ICTNWK420 Install and configure virtual machines
ICTNWK421 Install, configure and test network security
ICTSAS307 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
Programming
ICTICT410 Conduct post-implementation ICT system reviews
ICTICT420 Develop client user interface
ICTPRG401 Maintain open-source code programs
ICTPRG402 Apply query language
ICTPRG403 Develop data-driven applications
ICTPRG404 Test applications
ICTPRG407 Write script for software applications
ICTPRG409 Develop mobile applications
ICTPRG410 Build a user interface
ICTPRG412 Configure and maintain databases
ICTPRG413 Use a library or pre-existing components
ICTPRG414 Apply introductory programming skills in another language
ICTPRG415 Apply skills in object-oriented design
ICTPRG416 Manage a software component re-use library
ICTPRG417 Apply mathematical techniques for software development
ICTPRG418 Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
ICTPRG419 Analyse software requirements
ICTPRG426 Prepare software development review
ICTPRG427 Use XML effectively
ICTPRG428 Use regular expressions in programming languages
ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
Web design and development
ICTICT407 Maintain website information standards
ICTWEB401 Design a website to meet technical requirements
ICTWEB402 Confirm accessibility of websites for people with special needs
ICTWEB403 Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
ICTWEB404 Maintain website performance
ICTWEB405 Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports
ICTWEB406 Create website testing procedures
ICTWEB407 Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites
ICTWEB408 Ensure basic website security
ICTWEB410 Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites
ICTWEB411 Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages
ICTWEB412 Produce interactive web animation
ICTWEB413 Optimise search engines
ICTWEB414 Design simple web page layouts
ICTWEB416 Customise content management system
ICTWEB417 Integrate social web technologies
ICTWEB418 Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website
ICTWEB419 Develop guidelines for uploading information to a website
ICTWEB421 Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards
ICTWEB422 Ensure website access and useability
ICTWEB423 Ensure dynamic website security
ICTWEB424 Evaluate and select a web hosting service
ICTWEB425 Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data
ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification
ICTWEB430 Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages
ICTWEB431 Create and style simple markup language documents
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Release 1) |
ICT40115 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Release 2) |
Qualification supersedes ICT40115, ICT40615 and ICT40715. Core units changed. Packaging rules changed including the addition of bracketed specialisations. |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
