Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies
Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies
ICA40311
D559
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/07/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an individual with the skills and knowledge to design, develop, build and administer websites using a range of website technologies.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this include:
web developer or technical writer
webmaster assistant
website coordinator
website or web support administrator
assistant web designer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty two (22)- eight (8) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- five (5) from one of the following specialist groups:
- Group A Administration
- Group B Design and development
- of the remaining units:
- up to nine (9) may be from the specialist elective groups or from Group C general elective units
- up to four (4) may be from elsewhere in ICA11 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
Eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8125 | ICAWEB402A | Confirm accessibility of websites for people with special needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D7879 | ICAICT418A | Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8149 | ICAWEB429A | Create a markup language document to specification | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8124 | ICAWEB401A | Design a website to meet technical requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7863 | ICAICT401A | Determine and confirm client business requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D8147 | ICAWEB424A | Evaluate and select a web hosting service | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D0889 | BSBOHS302B | Participate effectively in OHS communication and consultative processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8126 | ICAWEB403A | Transfer content to a website using commercial packages | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Administration Specialist Units
All five (5) units to be completed when selecting Group A specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8130 | ICAWEB407A | Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8129 | ICAWEB406A | Create website testing procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8131 | ICAWEB408A | Ensure basic website security | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8127 | ICAWEB404A | Maintain website performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8128 | ICAWEB405A | Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports | 15 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Design and Development Specialist Units
All five (5) units to be completed when selecting Group B specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8148 | ICAWEB425A | Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7769 | ICADBS403A | Create basic databases | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8132 | ICAWEB409A | Develop cascading style sheets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8134 | ICAWEB411A | Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8138 | ICAWEB415A | Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C861 | ICA40305 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE7 | ICT40315 | Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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