Pathway Outline
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Cloud Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AC23
AC23
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
19/01/2021
19/01/2021
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
25/05/2022
25/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Nominal Hours
760
760
Description
This pathway provides the skills and knowledge in building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks. Specialisation skills include, but are not limited to: building and deploying resources on cloud platforms; implementing cloud infrastructure with code; implementing virtual network in cloud environments; managing infrastructure in cloud environments.
Packaging Rules
For the Cloud Engineering Specialisation, the total number of units = twenty (20)
- six (6) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- select all four (4) elective units from Group F Cloud Engineering Specialisation
- ten (10) units may be chosen from the elective units list
- six (6) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- select all four (4) elective units from Group F Cloud Engineering Specialisation
- ten (10) units may be chosen from the elective units list
1. Core Units
Six (6) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT94 | ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ29 | BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS44 | ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ00 | ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD69 | BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBO74 | BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group F Cloud Engineer Specialisation
Complete all four (4) Cloud Engineer Specialisation units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV20 | ICTCLD507 | Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBV23 | ICTCLD505 | Implement cloud infrastructure with code | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBV21 | ICTCLD506 | Implement virtual network in cloud environments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBV19 | ICTCLD508 | Manage infrastructure in cloud environments | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group C Back End Web Development Specialisation
The remaining elective units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS91 | ICTPRG553 | Create and develop REST APIs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBS08 | ICTWEB522 | Develop website information architecture | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBS05 | ICTWEB525 | Implement quality assurance process for websites | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBU87 | ICTDBS507 | Integrate databases with websites | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBS89 | ICTPRG554 | Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Group E Cloud Architect Specialisation
The remaining elective units may be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV26 | ICTCLD502 | Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBV27 | ICTCLD501 | Develop cloud disaster recovery plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBV24 | ICTCLD503 | Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBV22 | ICTCLD504 | Improve cloud-based infrastructure | 55 | Unit of competency |
5. Group H - Database and Data Management Specialisation
The remaining elective units may be chosen from Group H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT58 | ICTDBS503 | Create a data warehouse | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBU88 | ICTDBS506 | Design databases | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBU87 | ICTDBS507 | Integrate databases with websites | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUW01 | ICTSAD502 | Model data processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBU89 | ICTDBS505 | Monitor and improve knowledge management systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Imported Units
The remaining elective units may be chosen from units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT68 | ICTNWK431 | Create network documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ08 | ICTICT427 | Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet organisational needs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT74 | ICTNWK426 | Install and configure client-server applications and services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU13 | ICTICT447 | Work effectively in agile environments | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC16 | Cloud Engineering | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil