Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology

Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ICT41015
State Code:
AVZ7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0201 - Computer Science
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
810
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 30/01/2019 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 14/01/2016 Replaced Approved
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and administer simple networks, servers, and client desktop deployments either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- twelve (12) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to eight (8) from the elective units listed below
- up to four (4) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUV79 ICTPRG414 Apply introductory programming skills in another language 60 Unit of competency
AUP76 ICTNWK405 Build a small wireless local area network 20 Unit of competency
AUW47 ICTSAS425 Configure and troubleshoot operating system software 40 Unit of competency
AUU55 ICTICT421 Connect, maintain and configure hardware components 40 Unit of competency
AUU49 ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment 40 Unit of competency
AUU30 ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements 35 Unit of competency
AWF71 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AWG33 ICTTEN417 Install, configure and test a router 55 Unit of competency
AUU92 ICTNWK404 Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network 60 Unit of competency
AUW48 ICTSAS426 Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults 40 Unit of competency
AUH98 BSBWHS304 Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes 30 Unit of competency
AUP86 ICTWEB411 Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
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
AUP96 ICTWEB425 Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data 60 Unit of competency
AUM24 BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
AUP62 ICTNWK408 Configure a desktop environment 40 Unit of competency
AUU34 ICTICT412 Coordinate and maintain ICT work teams 25 Unit of competency
AUP99 ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
AUU32 ICTICT408 Create technical documentation 20 Unit of competency
AUP91 ICTWEB414 Design simple web page layouts 50 Unit of competency
AUU28 ICTICT405 Develop detailed technical design 55 Unit of competency
AUV57 ICTPRG409 Develop mobile applications 50 Unit of competency
AUU99 ICTNWK419 Identify and use current virtualisation technologies 35 Unit of competency
OAQ08 ICTICT427 Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet organisational needs 60 Unit of competency
AUP61 ICTNWK407 Install and configure client-server applications and services 40 Unit of competency
OAQ06 ICTNWK420 Install and configure virtual machines 50 Unit of competency
AUP63 ICTNWK401 Install and manage a server 20 Unit of competency
AUW23 ICTSAS307 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network 50 Unit of competency
AWG34 ICTTEN416 Install, configure and test an internet protocol network 45 Unit of competency
AUV08 ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers 120 Unit of competency
AUP64 ICTNWK403 Manage network and data integrity 40 Unit of competency
OAQ01 ICTWEB430 Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages 60 Unit of competency
AUW42 ICTSAS420 Provide first-level remote help desk support 35 Unit of competency
AUU50 ICTICT415 Provide one-to-one instruction 20 Unit of competency
OAQ07 ICTICT428 Select cloud storage solutions 35 Unit of competency
AUV40 ICTPMG401 Support small scale ICT projects 60 Unit of competency
AWG35 ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D566 ICA41011 Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFF9 ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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