Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 4:41 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology

Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ICA41011
State Code:
D566
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0201 - Computer Science
Original TGA Release Date
07/11/2013
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
810
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/11/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and administer simple networks, servers, and client desktop deployments either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team.

Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
network support administrator
network operations support
network operations technician
network technician
network support technician
level 1 help desk support
desktop deployment technician.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- twelve (12) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to eight (8) 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 twelve (12) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8006 ICAPRG414A Apply introductory programming skills in another language 60 Unit of competency
D7940 ICANWK405A Build a small wireless local area network 20 Unit of competency
D8086 ICASAS425A Configure and troubleshoot operating system software 40 Unit of competency
D7882 ICAICT421A Connect, maintain and configure hardware components 40 Unit of competency
D7879 ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment 40 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
D3467 ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router 55 Unit of competency
D7939 ICANWK404A Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network 60 Unit of competency
D8087 ICASAS426A Locate and troubleshoot IT equipment, system and software faults 40 Unit of competency
WE721 BSBWHS304A Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes 30 Unit of competency
D8134 ICAWEB411A Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must 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
D8000 ICAPRG406A Apply introductory object-oriented language skills 60 Unit of competency
D0646 BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
D7874 ICAICT412A Coordinate and maintain IT work teams 25 Unit of competency
D7870 ICAICT408A Create technical documentation 20 Unit of competency
D8137 ICAWEB414A Design simple web page layouts 50 Unit of competency
D7867 ICAICT405A Develop detailed technical design 55 Unit of competency
D8002 ICAPRG409A Develop mobile applications 50 Unit of competency
WG943 ICANWK419A Identify and use current virtualisation technologies 35 Unit of competency
D7878 ICAICT417A Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards 60 Unit of competency
D7942 ICANWK407A Install and configure client-server applications and services 40 Unit of competency
D7937 ICANWK402A Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT 50 Unit of competency
D8062 ICASAS307A Install, configure and secure a small office home office network 50 Unit of competency
D3466 ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network 45 Unit of competency
D7938 ICANWK403A Manage network and data integrity 40 Unit of competency
D8138 ICAWEB415A Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages 60 Unit of competency
D8082 ICASAS420A Provide first-level remote help-desk support 35 Unit of competency
D7876 ICAICT415A Provide one-to-one instruction 20 Unit of competency
WG940 ICAICT423A Select cloud storage strategies 35 Unit of competency
D7920 ICAPMG401A Support small scale IT projects 60 Unit of competency
D3438 ICTTEN2140A Use hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ7 ICT41015 Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology Qualification
VET Info Notes
In version 2 (7 November 2013) the CORE 'OHS' unit was replaced with an 'WHS'
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information