Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing

Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing

Qualification
National Code:
ICT40615
State Code:
AWG2
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
C
Nominal Hours
695
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 be competent in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) positions directly related to testing, either as an assistant tester, working mostly independently 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)
- eight (8) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to twelve (12) 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 eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUV52 ICTPRG405 Automate processes 40 Unit of competency
AUU49 ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment 40 Unit of competency
AUU32 ICTICT408 Create technical documentation 20 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
AUW35 ICTSAS301 Run standard diagnostic tests 15 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
2. Elective Units

Up to twelve (12) 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
AUM24 BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
AUP84 ICTWEB407 Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites 20 Unit of competency
AUP80 ICTWEB406 Create website testing procedures 20 Unit of competency
AUW53 ICTSAS504 Develop and conduct client acceptance test 25 Unit of competency
AUW55 ICTSAS513 Develop detailed test plans 30 Unit of competency
AUP93 ICTWEB423 Ensure dynamic website security 25 Unit of competency
AUU47 ICTICT417 Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards 60 Unit of competency
AWD79 ICTSUS401 Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks 55 Unit of competency
AWG34 ICTTEN416 Install, configure and test an internet protocol network 45 Unit of competency
AUU92 ICTNWK404 Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network 60 Unit of competency
AUP64 ICTNWK403 Manage network and data integrity 40 Unit of competency
AUX07 ICTSAS515 Manage the testing process 15 Unit of competency
AUW57 ICTSAS514 Perform integration tests 25 Unit of competency
AUW78 ICTSAS516 Perform stress and load tests on integrated platforms 25 Unit of competency
AUW50 ICTSAS503 Perform systems tests 25 Unit of competency
AUW25 ICTSAS401 Perform unit test for a class 40 Unit of competency
AUV02 ICTNWK501 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions 80 Unit of competency
AUV58 ICTPRG404 Test applications 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D562 ICA40611 Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEH4 ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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