Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:08 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:08 AM AWST
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Network Administration
Network Administration
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB73
AB73
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
30/01/2019
30/01/2019
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
22/05/2019
22/05/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
30/08/2019
Nominal Hours
610
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.
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:
- all units from one of the following specialist elective groups:
- Group A Applications
- Group B Network administration
- Group C Support
- Group D Web technologies
- Group E Multimedia
- up to seven (7) from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units below
- 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.
- six (6) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- all units from one of the following specialist elective groups:
- Group A Applications
- Group B Network administration
- Group C Support
- Group D Web technologies
- Group E Multimedia
- up to seven (7) from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units below
- 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) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUU24 | ICTICT301 | Create user documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | 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 |
| OAP94 | ICTSAS308 | 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
The below units may be selected
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUU38 | ICTICT307 | Customise packaged software applications for clients | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUU26 | ICTICT304 | Implement system software changes | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AUU08 | ICTICT203 | Operate application software packages | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Network Administration
Complete all five (5) units.
| 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
The below units may be selected.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
| 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
The below units may be selected.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUX25 | ICTWEB302 | Build simple websites using commercial programs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUW83 | ICTWEB201 | Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. Group F General
The below units may be selected.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUV54 | ICTPRG301 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUW83 | ICTWEB201 | Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. Imported Elective Units
The below units may be selected.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
Please refer to training package for complete list of electives unit available.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUP62 | ICTNWK408 | Configure a desktop environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWD31 | ICTTEN420 | Design, install and configure an internetwork | 85 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA64 | Network Administration | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC11 | Network Administration | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil