Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies
Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies
ICT40815
AVZ6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 30/01/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 3.00 | 13/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent to design, develop and use digital media technologies as an assistant information and communications technology (ICT) specialist working independently or as part of a larger development 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 = seventeen (17)- seven (7) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- five (5) units from one of the following specialist groups:
- Group A Web development
- Group B Programming
- Group C Interactive media.
Of the remaining elective units:
- up to five (5) may be from the specialist elective groups below or from Group D general elective units below or elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package
- up to three (3) may be 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 seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM24 | BSBCRT401 | Articulate, present and debate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWF51 | CUADIG401 | Author interactive media | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUU49 | ICTICT418 | Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH98 | BSBWHS304 | Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUV40 | ICTPMG401 | Support small scale ICT projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUU45 | ICTICT404 | Use online learning tools | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUU51 | ICTICT419 | Work effectively in the digital media industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Web Development Specialist Electives
Five (5) units to be completed when seleting Group A specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUP96 | ICTWEB425 | Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUP84 | ICTWEB407 | Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUP79 | ICTWEB402 | Confirm accessibility of websites for people with special needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AUP80 | ICTWEB406 | Create website testing procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUP91 | ICTWEB414 | Design simple web page layouts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUP98 | ICTWEB421 | Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUP86 | ICTWEB411 | Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUP83 | ICTWEB412 | Produce interactive web animation | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ01 | ICTWEB430 | Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Programming Specialist Electives
Five (5) units to be completed when seleting Group B specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ05 | ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV79 | ICTPRG414 | Apply introductory programming skills in another language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV54 | ICTPRG301 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUV53 | ICTPRG402 | Apply query language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV52 | ICTPRG405 | Automate processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUV87 | ICTPRG412 | Configure and maintain databases | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUV49 | ICTPRG407 | Write script for software applications | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Interactive Media Specialist Electives
Five (5) units to be completed when seleting Group C specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D General Electives
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP92 | ICTDBS415 | Build a database | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUU32 | ICTICT408 | Create technical documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ08 | ICTICT427 | Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet organisational needs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D564 | ICA40811 | Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFF9 | ICT40120 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |
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