Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design

Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design

Qualification
National Code:
ICT40715
State Code:
AWD1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
730
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/01/2016 Current Approved
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to work as part of a project team to analyse and redesign existing systems to meet client business requirements.

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 two (22)
- seven (7) core units plus
- fifteen (15) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to fifteen (15) 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 seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUU46 ICTICT403 Apply software development methodologies 20 Unit of competency
AUV52 ICTPRG405 Automate processes 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
AUX16 ICTSAD401 Develop and present feasibility reports 25 Unit of competency
AUU28 ICTICT405 Develop detailed technical design 55 Unit of competency
AWF71 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to fifteen (15) 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
AUV60 ICTPRG419 Analyse software requirements 60 Unit of competency
AUV65 ICTPRG406 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills 60 Unit of competency
AUV79 ICTPRG414 Apply introductory programming skills in another language 60 Unit of competency
AUV61 ICTPRG415 Apply skills in object-oriented design 35 Unit of competency
AUM24 BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
AUT52 ICTDBS412 Build a database 30 Unit of competency
AUU44 ICTICT416 Contribute to the development of strategic plans 20 Unit of competency
AUU34 ICTICT412 Coordinate and maintain ICT work teams 25 Unit of competency
AUU32 ICTICT408 Create technical documentation 20 Unit of competency
AUU35 ICTICT402 Determine project specifications and secure client agreement 20 Unit of competency
AUX21 ICTDBS401 Identify physical database requirements 35 Unit of competency
AUU47 ICTICT417 Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards 60 Unit of competency
AWD39 ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults 50 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
AUU41 ICTICT413 Relate to clients on a business level 20 Unit of competency
AUU40 ICTICT411 Select and employ software and hardware testing tools 35 Unit of competency
AUV40 ICTPMG401 Support small scale ICT projects 60 Unit of competency
AUV58 ICTPRG404 Test applications 50 Unit of competency
AUV63 ICTPRG425 Use structured query language 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D563 ICA40711 Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEH4 ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information