Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing

Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing

Qualification
National Code:
ICA40611
State Code:
D562
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Original TGA Release Date
18/07/2011
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
695
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/07/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of ICT positions directly related to testing, either as an assistant tester working mostly independently or as part of a team.

Job roles

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

assistant ICT tester
assistant software or systems tester
assistant web tester.

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 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

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7999 ICAPRG405A Automate processes 40 Unit of competency
D7879 ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment 40 Unit of competency
D7870 ICAICT408A Create technical documentation 20 Unit of competency
D7863 ICAICT401A Determine and confirm client business requirements 35 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D8057 ICASAS301A Run standard diagnostic tests 15 Unit of competency
D7873 ICAICT411A Select and employ software and hardware testing tools 35 Unit of competency
D7920 ICAPMG401A Support small scale IT 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
D0646 BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
D8130 ICAWEB407A Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites 20 Unit of competency
D8129 ICAWEB406A Create website testing procedures 20 Unit of competency
D8091 ICASAS504A Develop and conduct client acceptance test 25 Unit of competency
D8106 ICASAD401A Develop and present feasibility reports 25 Unit of competency
D8099 ICASAS513A Develop detailed test plans 30 Unit of competency
D8146 ICAWEB423A Ensure dynamic website security 25 Unit of competency
D7878 ICAICT417A Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards 60 Unit of competency
D3419 ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks 55 Unit of competency
D3466 ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network 45 Unit of competency
D8087 ICASAS426A Locate and troubleshoot IT equipment, system and software faults 40 Unit of competency
D7938 ICANWK403A Manage network and data integrity 40 Unit of competency
D8101 ICASAS515A Manage the testing process 15 Unit of competency
D8100 ICASAS514A Perform integration tests 25 Unit of competency
D8102 ICASAS516A Perform stress and load tests on integrated platforms 25 Unit of competency
D8090 ICASAS503A Perform systems tests 25 Unit of competency
D8063 ICASAS401A Perform unit test for a class 40 Unit of competency
D7952 ICANWK501A Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions 80 Unit of competency
D7998 ICAPRG404A Test applications 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C864 ICA40605 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Testing) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG2 ICT40615 Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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