Description

Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of ICT fields at Diploma level. The qualification has a strong core ICT base sharing the same core competencies as several other ICT qualifications of the same level. Depending on the stream chosen, this qualification offers pathways into a number of ICT qualifications at Advanced Diploma level.
It is a broad and flexible qualification with multiple internal pathways and no direct equivalent in ICA99 Version 3. However, where the combination of core and elective units selected matches another ICA05 Diploma of IT equivalent, the latter award must be issued in preference to this 'general' qualification. Note: This alternative qualification must be on the RTO's scope of registration to issue the latter award. This will ensure that there is clear identification of the work-related area of specialisation that has been undertaken.
There are 8 streams provided for in this qualification:
E-business and Management
Client Support
Communication and Documentation
Hardware and Operating Systems
Networks
Software
Multimedia and Websites
Database
Job Roles
This qualification is designed to be very flexible with a wide selection of unit choices and options. It is intended that the qualification provides those skills and knowledge required by an individual to operate effectively in high level ICT technical support roles within organisations.
It is not feasible to identify one specific vocational outcome for this qualification because of the 'general' nature of this qualification and the diverse array of unit choices and streams available. The judicious choice of stream and electives units would provide for more specialist vocational outcomes associated with the streams. Job titles listed for other ICA05 Diploma qualifications that in part match the above streams could provide some guidance.

Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and title
Prerequisite units required
ICAA5049B Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications
ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements
ICAA4142C Design a website to meet technical requirements #
ICAA5147B Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
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
ICAA5245A Evaluate RFID systems
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAA5246A Design an RFID implementation
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language
ICAB5159C Build a security shield for a network
ICAS5192B Configure an internet gateway #
ICAB5160C Build and configure a server
ICAA5140C Design a server #
ICAB5228B Maintain functionality of legacy code programs
ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language #
ICAB5230B Maintain custom software
ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language #
ICAD5092B Update and document operational procedures
ICAD3218B Create user documentation
ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAI5173B Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI2015B Install software applications
ICAI5176C Install and configure router
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI5250A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAI5252A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan #
ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes
ICAI5253A Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions
ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan #
ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAS5103B Establish and maintain client user liaison during support activity
ICAW4027B Relate to clients on a business level
ICAS5104B Determine maintenance strategy
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAS5105B Coordinate change requests
ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan #
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.