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Games and Intelligent Systems
Games and Intelligent Systems
Pathway
National Code
—
—
State Code
AE09
AE09
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
21/07/2020
21/07/2020
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
4.00
4.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Nominal Hours
805
805
Description
This pathway focuses on programming with such emerging technologies as: the Internet of Things, Robotics and Gaming. Students will be provided the skills and knowledge for an individual to develop basic programming skills in these scenarios, using the most commonly used programming languages.
An individual with this specialisation could work as an assistant programmer in these fields.
An individual with this specialisation could work as an assistant programmer in these fields.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- Seven (7) core units plus
- Thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- at least nine (9) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 3, 4 or 5.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification 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.
- Seven (7) core units plus
- Thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- at least nine (9) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 3, 4 or 5.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification 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.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAE47 | BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBT27 | ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU08 | ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBO73 | BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ12 | ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBS62 | ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU17 | ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Database Development Specialisation
Select all five (5) elective units from Group A for the Database Development Specialisation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP92 | ICTDBS415 | Build a database | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBU92 | ICTDBS416 | Create basic relational databases | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ09 | ICTDBS413 | Determine database requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU90 | ICTDBS418 | Monitor and administer databases | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUT49 | ICTDBS407 | Monitor physical database implementation | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Database Maintenance Specialisation
Select all five (5) elective units from Group B for the Database Maintenance Specialisation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU96 | ICTDAT402 | Clean and verify data | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ03 | ICTDBS414 | Complete database backup and restore | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBU97 | ICTDAT401 | Evaluate organisational compliance with data ethics legislation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU91 | ICTDBS417 | Identify and resolve common database performance problems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBS89 | ICTPRG554 | Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Gaming Development Specialisation
Select all six (6) elective units from Group C for the Gaming Development Specialisation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU26 | ICTICT433 | Build graphical user interfaces | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBU79 | ICTGAM421 | Identify and apply games design and game play principles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU78 | ICTGAM420 | Produce interactive games | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBU73 | ICTGAM427 | Use 3-D software interface and toolsets | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUP49 | ICTGAM418 | Use simple modelling for animation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU74 | ICTGAM426 | Write narrative scripts for interactive games | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Networking Specialisation
Select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking Specialisation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ06 | ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT77 | ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBT75 | ICTNWK424 | Install and operate small enterprise branch networks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT70 | ICTNWK429 | Install hardware to networks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS40 | ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAP96 | ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT76 | ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity | 80 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units: Programming Specialisation
Select all five (5) elective units from Group E for the Programming Specialisation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ05 | ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT16 | ICTPRG440 | Apply introductory programming skills in different languages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT19 | ICTPRG437 | Build a user interface | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT23 | ICTPRG433 | Test software developments | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBU10 | ICTICT449 | Use version control systems in development environments | 25 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units: Systems Administration Support Specialisation
Select all six (6) elective units from Group F for the Systems Administration Support Specialisation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU14 | ICTICT445 | Connect and configure devices and hardware components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS58 | ICTSAS436 | Evaluate ICT system status | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBS56 | ICTSAS438 | Implement maintenance procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBS52 | ICTSAS442 | Provide first-level remote help desk support | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBS53 | ICTSAS441 | Support ICT system software | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS51 | ICTSAS443 | Support operating system users and troubleshoot applications | 20 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G Elective Units: Web Development Specialisation
Select all seven (7) elective units from Group G for the Web Development Specialisation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS35 | ICTWEB433 | Confirm accessibility of websites | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBS16 | ICTWEB452 | Create a markup language document | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAP93 | ICTWEB431 | Create and style simple markup language documents | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBS36 | ICTWEB432 | Design website layouts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS18 | ICTWEB450 | Evaluate and select a web hosting service | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OBS25 | ICTWEB443 | Implement search engine optimisations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBS34 | ICTWEB434 | Transfer content to websites | 20 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H General Electives
The remaining 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.
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Entry Requirements
Nil