Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
ICT60120
BFF8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 02/10/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 21/07/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.
Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
advanced data management information: creating, designing and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management
cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and designing user experience solutions
further programming: applying advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data
IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions
systems development and analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)- six (6) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units, of which:
- at least seven (7) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 5 or 6 qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at the qualification end.
- Advanced data management information
- Cyber security
- Full stack web development
- Further programming
- IT strategy and organisational development
- Systems development and analysis
Specialisations
As stated above, where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules at qualification outset can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed below.
The achievement of more than one specialisation may be indicated on the same testamur as follows:
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Data Management Information)
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Full Stack Web Development)
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Further Programming)
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (IT Strategy and Organisational Development)
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Development and Analysis).
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Advanced Data Management Information
- Select all 4 elective units from Group A Advanced Data Management Information Specialisation
Cyber Security
- Select all 4 elective units from Group B Cyber Security Specialisation
Full Stack Web Development
- Select all 4 elective units from Group C Full Stack Web Development Specialisation
Further Programming
- Select all 3 elective units from Group D Further Programming Specialisation
IT Strategy and Organisational Development
- Select all 4 elective units from Group E IT Strategy and Organisational Development Specialisation
Systems Development and Analysis
- Select all 4 elective units from Group F Systems Development and Analysis Specialisation
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUU72 | ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT91 | ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBS78 | ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBO74 | BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUI42 | BSBCRT601 | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Advanced Data Management Information Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group A Advanced Data Management Information Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU86 | ICTDBS604 | Build data warehouses | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBU84 | ICTDBS606 | Determine database functionality and scalability | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBU85 | ICTDBS605 | Develop knowledge management strategies | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBU02 | ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Cyber Security Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group B Cyber Security Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV00 | ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBV05 | ICTCYS606 | Evaluate an organisation's compliance with cyber security standards and law | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBV06 | ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBV03 | ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Full Stack Web Development Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group C Full Stack Web Development Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT06 | ICTPRG535 | Build advanced user interfaces | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBS91 | ICTPRG553 | Create and develop REST APIs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBT95 | ICTICT530 | Design user experience solutions | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBS75 | ICTSAD612 | Implement and maintain uses of containerisation | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Further Programming Specialisation
Select all three (3) elective units from Group D Further Programming Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS95 | ICTPRG547 | Apply advanced programming skills in another language | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBT04 | ICTPRG537 | Implement security for applications | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBS89 | ICTPRG554 | Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores | 70 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E IT Strategy and Organisational Development Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group E IT Strategy and Organisational Development Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT93 | ICTICT611 | Develop ICT strategic business plans | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUX15 | ICTSAD604 | Manage and communicate ICT solutions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS76 | ICTSAD611 | Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS79 | ICTSAD608 | Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Systems Development and Analysis Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group F Systems Development and Analysis Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS77 | ICTSAD610 | Analyse stakeholder requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS75 | ICTSAD612 | Implement and maintain uses of containerisation | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS74 | ICTSAD613 | Install and configure container orchestration services | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS85 | ICTPRG605 | Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications | 35 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G General Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group G General Elective Units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA2 | ICT60515 | Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology | Qualification |
| AWA0 | ICT60115 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
| AWB8 | ICT80115 | Graduate Certificate In Information Technology and Strategic Management | Qualification |
| AWA6 | ICT60315 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Business Analysis | Qualification |
| AWE1 | ICT60415 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Project Management | Qualification |
| AVX6 | ICT60215 | Advanced Diploma of Network Security | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ5 | ICT60220 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
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