Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
ICA40405
C862
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/07/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
Description
This qualification develops skills and knowledge in the installation and management of simple networks and provides for an individual to be effective in network management either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team.
The qualification has a number of logical relationships with vendor certifications for ICT networking technologies. The units ICAI4097C Install and configure a network and ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network could be used as a conduit to deliver CISCO semester 1 training.
Job Roles
A competent person could work as a network manager or administrator within an organisation.
Possible job titles include:
Network Administrator
Network Manager
Network Operations Analyst
Network Operations Engineer
Network Operations Technician
Network Technician
Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and Title
Prerequisite units required
ICAB4220B Create scripts for networking
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4247A Link an RFID system to a database
ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data
ICAI4097C Install and configure a network
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4099B Build an intranet
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAS3120C Configure and administer a network operating system #
ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network
ICAI4188B Install and maintain a server
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software
ICAS3120C Configure and administer a network operating system
ICAI4244A Install and maintain an RFID system
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4029B Install network hardware to a network
ICAI4249A Implement and evaluate data security
ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration
ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #
ICAI4251A Implement and evaluate network and telecommunication security
ICAS4119B Monitor and administer system security #
ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #
ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security
ICAS3032B Provide network systems administration #
ICAS4127B Support system software
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software
# This unit has prerequisite requirements. Section 1.6 provides further details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To attain the ICA40405 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) 20 units must be achieved:- 16 Core Units; plus
- 4 Elective Units
1. Core Units
Achieve 16 Core Units.
2. Elective Units
Achieve 2 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units] Certificate IV or Diploma level);
- Business Services Training Package BSB01 (at Certificate IV or Diploma)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0197 | ICAS4107B | Manage resolution of system faults on a live system | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0200 | ICAS4112B | Optimise system performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Achieve 2 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- any core or elective source listed in the Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units] Certificate IV or Diploma level);
- any other Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma) based on documented industry or enterprise needs.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0196 | ICAS4106B | Action and complete change requests | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D0110 | ICAI4175B | Select and install a router | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C122 | ICA40399 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (Network Management) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D560 | ICA40411 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 23/06/2006.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace
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