ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Release 2

ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.
Release 2	Adding the following elective unit of comptency: ICTNWK617 Configure and manage a storage area networks.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.

Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

advanced data management information: creating, designing and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management

cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans

full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and designing user experience solutions

further programming: applying advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data

IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions

systems development and analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 16

6 core units plus

10 elective units, of which:

at least 7 units must be selected from the elective units listed below

up to 3 units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 5 or 6 qualification.

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.

Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.

Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at the qualification end.

Advanced data management information

Cyber security

Full stack web development

Further programming

IT strategy and organisational development

Systems development and analysis

Core units

BSBCRT601 Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity

BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness

BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level

ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment

Elective units

Group A Advanced Data Management Information Specialisation

ICTDBS604 Build data warehouses

ICTDBS605 Develop knowledge management strategies

ICTDBS606 Determine database functionality and scalability

ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements

Group B Cyber Security Specialisation

ICTCYS604 Implement best practices for identity management

ICTCYS606 Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law

ICTCYS608 Perform cyber security risk assessments

ICTCYS612 Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations

Group C Full Stack Web Development Specialisation

ICTICT530 Design user experience solutions

ICTPRG535 Build advanced user interfaces

ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs

ICTSAD612 Implement and maintain uses of containerisation

Group D Further Programming Specialisation

ICTPRG537 Implement security for applications

ICTPRG547 Apply advanced programming skills in another language

ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores

Group E IT Strategy and Organisational Development Specialisation

ICTICT611 Develop ICT strategic business plans

ICTSAD604 Manage and communicate ICT solutions

ICTSAD608 Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis

ICTSAD611 Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions

Group F Systems Development and Analysis Specialisation

ICTPRG605 Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications

ICTSAD610 Analyse stakeholder requirements

ICTSAD612 Implement and maintain uses of containerisation

ICTSAD613 Install and configure container orchestration services

Group G General electives

Advanced Cloud Computing

ICTCLD601 Develop cloud computing strategies for businesses

ICTCLD602 Manage information security compliance of cloud service deployment

Advanced Cyber Security

ICTCYS603 Undertake penetration testing for organisations

ICTCYS607 Acquire digital forensic data

ICTCYS609 Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices

Application and Software Development

ICTPRG549 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

ICTPRG603 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications

ICTPRG614 Create cloud computing services

Cyber Security Network Operations

ICTCYS601 Create cyber security standards for organisations

ICTCYS602 Implement cyber security operations

ICTCYS611 Configure security devices for organisations

Data Management

ICTDBS505 Monitor and improve knowledge management systems

Project Management

BSBPMG513 Manage project quality

BSBPMG517 Manage project risk

BSBPMG520 Manage project governance

ICTICT505 Determine acceptable developers for projects

ICTICT529 Organise and lead agile projects

ICTPMG612 Manage ICT project initiation

ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning

ICTPMG614 Manage ICT project delivery

ICTPMG615 Manage ICT project closure

ICTPMG616 Manage ICT project systems implementation

ICTPMG617 Plan and direct complex ICT projects

ICTSAS522 Manage the testing process

IT Work Ready Skills

ICTICT522 Evaluate vendor products and equipment

ICTICT612 Develop contracts and manage contract performance

ICTICT613 Manage the use of development methodologies

ICTICT616 Develop communities of practice

ICTICT617 Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies

ICTSAD602 Conduct knowledge audits

ICTSAD605 Elicit ICT requirements

ICTSUS601 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

PSPPCM023 Manage strategic contracts

Network Security

CPPSEC3124 Prepare and present evidence in court

CPPSEC5003 Assess security risk management options

CPPSEC5004 Develop security risk management plans

CPPSEC5005 Implement security risk management plans

CPPSEC5006 Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems

ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies

ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes

ICTNWK539 Design and implement integrated server solutions

ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers

ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services

ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

ICTNWK549 Design ICT security frameworks

ICTNWK552 Install and configure network access storage devices

ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments

ICTNWK554 Manage enterprise virtual computing environments

ICTNWK556 Identify and resolve network problems

ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

ICTNWK558 Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments

ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

ICTNWK603 Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions

ICTNWK604 Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions

ICTNWK605 Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems

ICTNWK606 Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks

ICTNWK610 Design and build integrated VoIP networks

ICTNWK611 Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks

ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

ICTNWK613 Develop plans to manage structured troubleshooting process of enterprise networks

ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation

ICTNWK617 Configure and manage a storage area network

ICTNWK618 Design and implement a security system

ICTNWK619 Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security

ICTNWK620 Design and implement wireless network security

ICTNWK621 Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure

ICTNWK622 Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors

ICTSAS517 Use network tools

Strategy and Business Management

BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBPMG518 Manage project procurement

ICTICT614 Identify and implement business innovation

ICTICT615 Implement knowledge management strategies

ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions

ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions

ICTSAS602 Implement change management processes

Web design and Development

ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites

ICTWEB514 Create dynamic web pages

ICTWEB517 Create web-based programs

ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts

Specialisations

As stated above, where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules at qualification outset can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed below.

The achievement of more than one specialisation may be indicated on the same testamur as follows:

ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Data Management Information)

ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Full Stack Web Development)

ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Further Programming)

ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (IT Strategy and Organisational Development)

ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Development and Analysis).

Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation

Advanced Data Management Information

Select all 4 elective units from Group A Advanced Data Management Information Specialisation

Cyber Security

Select all 4 elective units from Group B Cyber Security Specialisation

Full Stack Web Development

Select all 4 elective units from Group C Full Stack Web Development Specialisation

Further Programming

Select all 3 elective units from Group D Further Programming Specialisation

IT Strategy and Organisational Development

Select all 4 elective units from Group E IT Strategy and Organisational Development Specialisation

Systems Development and Analysis

Select all 4 elective units from Group F Systems Development and Analysis Specialisation

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to:

ICT60115 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

ICT60215 Advanced Diploma of Network Security

ICT60315 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Business Analysis

ICT60415 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Project Management

ICT60515 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology

ICT80115 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Strategic Management.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2