Pathway Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:15 AM AWST

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Network Administration

Network Administration

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AA64
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
National Code
ICT30115
State Code
AWB0
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
Nominal Hours
610
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) technical functions and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user.

Persons working at this level will support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- six (6) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- five (5) units from Group B Network administration specialist elective group:
- up to six (6) from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units
All six (6) unit must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUU24 ICTICT301 Create user documentation 20 Unit of competency
AUI33 BSBSUS301 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AUU25 ICTICT302 Install and optimise operating system software 20 Unit of competency
AUH98 BSBWHS304 Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes 30 Unit of competency
AUW35 ICTSAS301 Run standard diagnostic tests 15 Unit of competency
AUX00 ICTICT202 Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Applications Specialist Electives
Up to six (6) units may be completed from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUU38 ICTICT307 Customise packaged software applications for clients 40 Unit of competency
AUU42 ICTICT409 Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products 55 Unit of competency
AUU26 ICTICT304 Implement system software changes 15 Unit of competency
AUU08 ICTICT203 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
AUU37 ICTICT308 Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Network Administration Specialist Electives
All five (5) units to be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUP60 ICTNWK304 Administer network peripherals 20 Unit of competency
AUP58 ICTNWK302 Determine and action network problems 30 Unit of competency
AUP59 ICTNWK305 Install and manage network protocols 30 Unit of competency
AUW23 ICTSAS307 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network 50 Unit of competency
AUP69 ICTNWK301 Provide network systems administration 20 Unit of competency
4. Group C - Support Specialist Electives
Up to six (6) units may be completed from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUW21 ICTSAS303 Care for computer hardware 20 Unit of competency
AUU27 ICTICT303 Connect internal hardware components 30 Unit of competency
AUW19 ICTSAS306 Maintain equipment and software 25 Unit of competency
AUW20 ICTSAS304 Provide basic system administration 25 Unit of competency
AUX02 ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients 35 Unit of competency
5. Group D - Web Technologies Specialist Electives
Up to six (6) units may be completed from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUX25 ICTWEB302 Build simple websites using commercial programs 50 Unit of competency
AUW82 ICTWEB301 Create a simple markup language document 30 Unit of competency
AUW76 ICTWEB303 Produce digital images for the web 30 Unit of competency
AUL60 BSBEBU401 Review and maintain a website 60 Unit of competency
AUW83 ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement 20 Unit of competency
6. Group E - Multimedia Specialist Electives
Up to six (6) units may be completed from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUT61 ICTGAM301 Apply simple modelling techniques 50 Unit of competency
D1064 CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations 60 Unit of competency
D1065 CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations 75 Unit of competency
AUT62 ICTGAM302 Design and apply simple textures to digital art 50 Unit of competency
AUT56 ICTGAM303 Review and apply the principles of animation 60 Unit of competency
7. Group F General Electives
Up to six (6) units may be completed from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUV54 ICTPRG301 Apply introductory programming techniques 40 Unit of competency
WI879 ICTCBL2139B Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration when configuring ADSL circuits 35 Unit of competency
D1108 CUFDIG302A Author interactive sequences 40 Unit of competency
AUM36 BSBIPR301 Comply with organisational requirements for protection and use of intellectual property 30 Unit of competency
AUP57 ICTNWK303 Configure and administer a network operating system 40 Unit of competency
D1110 CUFDIG304A Create visual design components 40 Unit of competency
AUU94 ICTNWK306 Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services 35 Unit of competency
WI927 ICTWHS2170B Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures 35 Unit of competency
AUU29 ICTICT305 Identify and use current industry specific technologies 60 Unit of competency
AUU99 ICTNWK419 Identify and use current virtualisation technologies 35 Unit of competency
AUO95 ICPDMT346 Incorporate video into multimedia presentations 40 Unit of competency
WI866 ICTBWN3090B Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises 45 Unit of competency
WI865 ICTBWN3088B Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs 35 Unit of competency
WI877 ICTCBL2137B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule 60 Unit of competency
WI876 ICTCBL2136B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule 60 Unit of competency
AUU48 ICTICT306 Migrate to new technology 25 Unit of competency
WI864 ICTBWN3082B Perform tests on optical communication system and components 35 Unit of competency
D1107 CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets 30 Unit of competency
WI874 ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers 60 Unit of competency
WI867 ICTBWN3100B Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
CT84 Network Administration Pathway
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AB73 Network Administration Pathway
Note
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Entry Requirements
Nil
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