Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)
Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)
ICA50605
C872
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/07/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a senior ICT professional with responsibilities spanning design, development, site performance, database integration through to implementation and acceptance testing. The qualification has a strong common core ICT Diploma base with the potential for up to 30 per cent of all units to come from outside of ICA05 if appropriate.
Job Roles
Depending on the level of responsibility and the particular job roles involved, duties may include integration of internal business systems with a browser interface, designing the processes and architecture of an enterprise's internet presence, aligning the client's web presence with its business strategy and specifying e-business application system requirements. At a project management level, a person may provide advice to business units and coordinate related activities, coordinate the on-time, on-budget delivery of e-business solutions or oversee the technical and creative team from conception to delivery.
Typically, web development professionals have experience in programming and systems design, with e-commerce/e-business roles generally calling for experience in either business systems analysis and systems development.
Possible job titles include:
Analyst Programmer
Analyst/Systems Analyst
E-business Development Manager
Ecommerce Architect
Ecommerce Consultant
Ecommerce Programmer
eServices - Web Programmer
Intranet Engineer
Java Developer
Manager Business Development
Perl Programmer
Project Manager
Senior Architect - Ecommerce
Solutions/Applications Architect
WAP Designer/Developer
Web Architect
Web Business Development Manager
Web Developer
Web Development Manager
Web Production Manager
Web Programmer
Web Programmer/Software Engineer
Website Group Manager
Web Usability Engineer
Webmaster/Internet Developer
Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and Title
Prerequisite units required
ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements
ICAA4142C Design a website to meet technical requirements #
ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements
ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAT5081B Perform systems test
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test
ICAW4027B Relate to clients on a business level
# This unit has prerequisite requirements. Section 1.6 provides further details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To attain the ICA50605 Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) 20 units must be achieved:- 16 Core Units; plus
- 4 Elective Units
1. Core Units
Achieve 16 Core Units
2. Elective Units
Achieve 4 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level( up to 2 units can be selected at Certificate IV level);
and/or
- preferred Training Packages at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Business Services BSB01; Telecommunications ICT02; Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia CUF01; Printing and Graphic Arts ICP05); and/or
- any other Training Package (to a maximum of 2 units) at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level based on documented industry or enterprise needs.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0058 | ICAB4229B | Apply intermediate programming skills in another language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0080 | ICAB5177B | Build Java applets | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0231 | ICAT4195B | Ensure dynamic website security | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0049 | ICAB4169B | Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C476 | ICA50601 | Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D572 | ICA50611 | Diploma of Website Development | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 23/06/2006.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace
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