Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Qualification
National Code:
ICT50418
State Code:
BEH6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Original TGA Release Date
30/01/2019
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
715
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 30/01/2019 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration.

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 = sixteen (16)
- five (5) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to eleven (11) from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

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

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUU49 ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment 40 Unit of competency
AWD75 ICTSUS501 Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system 70 Unit of competency
AUV29 ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks 55 Unit of competency
OAQ00 ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation 25 Unit of competency
AWC92 ICTTEN611 Produce an ICT network architecture design 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Eleven (11) 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
AWE19 ICTOPN506 Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network 60 Unit of competency
AUV27 ICTNWK525 Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment 60 Unit of competency
AUV18 ICTNWK531 Configure an internet gateway 20 Unit of competency
AUV15 ICTNWK533 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments 35 Unit of competency
AWD29 ICTTEN422 Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching 80 Unit of competency
AUV06 ICTNWK506 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network 90 Unit of competency
AWC93 ICTTEN610 Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling 70 Unit of competency
AUV43 ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation 70 Unit of competency
AUV04 ICTNWK509 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks 60 Unit of competency
AWD08 ICTTEN512 Design and implement an enterprise voice over 60 Unit of competency
AUV03 ICTNWK504 Design and implement an integrated server solution 50 Unit of competency
AUV09 ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server 50 Unit of competency
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
AUW66 ICTSAS501 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan 25 Unit of competency
AUV01 ICTNWK510 Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security 55 Unit of competency
AWD05 ICTTEN515 Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system 55 Unit of competency
AWD73 ICTSUS602 Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects 50 Unit of competency
AUW51 ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison 20 Unit of competency
AUU63 ICTICT509 Gather data to identify business requirements 30 Unit of competency
AUU59 ICTICT514 Identify and manage the implementation of current industry specific technologies 60 Unit of competency
AUW26 ICTSAS406 Implement and hand over system components 20 Unit of competency
AUU96 ICTNWK502 Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
AUV23 ICTNWK535 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment 50 Unit of competency
AUV12 ICTNWK524 Install and configure network access storage devices 40 Unit of competency
AUV00 ICTNWK503 Install and maintain valid authentication processes 25 Unit of competency
AWD06 ICTTEN514 Install, configure and test a server 55 Unit of competency
AUV08 ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers 120 Unit of competency
AUV05 ICTNWK508 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches 90 Unit of competency
AWD74 ICTSUS601 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects 50 Unit of competency
AUV11 ICTNWK527 Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment 60 Unit of competency
AUV39 ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects 80 Unit of competency
AUU97 ICTNWK511 Manage network security 45 Unit of competency
AUU98 ICTNWK513 Manage system security 45 Unit of competency
OAQ02 ICTSAS522 Manage the testing process 15 Unit of competency
AUU71 ICTICT603 Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies 30 Unit of competency
AUV26 ICTNWK534 Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments 35 Unit of competency
AWE23 ICTOPN502 Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network 45 Unit of competency
OAP91 ICTSAS519 Perform systems tests 25 Unit of competency
AWD03 ICTTEN517 Plan a wireless mesh network 55 Unit of competency
AWE22 ICTOPN503 Plan for an optical system upgrade and cut over 55 Unit of competency
OAP90 ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions 80 Unit of competency
AUW08 ICTSAD506 Produce a feasibility report 30 Unit of competency
AWD04 ICTTEN516 Produce technical solutions from business specifications 45 Unit of competency
AUU58 ICTICT501 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations 20 Unit of competency
AUW68 ICTSAS512 Review and manage delivery of maintenance services 25 Unit of competency
AUW49 ICTSAS505 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans 30 Unit of competency
AWE20 ICTOPN505 Test the performance of specialised optical devices 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD7 ICT50415 Diploma of Information Technology Networking Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG0 ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information