Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies
Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies
ICA40811
D564
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/07/2011 | Current | 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.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
assistant animator
assistant designer
assistant digital media author
assistant digital media designer
assistant digital media developer
assistant digital media programmer
assistant web designer
interaction media developer
support digital media developer
support digital media development technician.
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 units:
- up to five (5) may be from the specialist elective groups below or from Group D general elective units below or elsewhere in ICA11
- up to three (3) may be 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
Seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0646 | BSBCRT401A | Articulate, present and debate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1111 | CUFDIG401A | Author interactive media | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7879 | ICAICT418A | Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0889 | BSBOHS302B | Participate effectively in OHS communication and consultative processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7920 | ICAPMG401A | Support small scale IT projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7866 | ICAICT404A | Use online learning tools | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7880 | ICAICT419A | Work effectively in the digital media industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Web Development Specialist Units
Five (5) units to be completed when selecting the Group A specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8148 | ICAWEB425A | Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8121 | ICAWEB301A | Create a simple markup language document | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8129 | ICAWEB406A | Create website testing procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8137 | ICAWEB414A | Design simple web page layouts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8144 | ICAWEB421A | Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Programming Specialist Units
Five (5) units to be completed when selecting the Group B specialisation.
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 |
| D8006 | ICAPRG414A | Apply introductory programming skills in another language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7994 | ICAPRG301A | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7996 | ICAPRG402A | Apply query language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7999 | ICAPRG405A | Automate processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8004 | ICAPRG412A | Configure and maintain databases | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Interactive Media Specialist Units
Five (5) units to be completed when selecting the Group C specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D General Elective Units
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7774 | ICADBS412A | Build a database | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7870 | ICAICT408A | Create technical documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7878 | ICAICT417A | Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C866 | ICA40805 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ6 | ICT40815 | Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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