Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games
Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games
ICA40911
D565
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 be competent in supporting the design, development and programming of basic digital games briefs as part of a larger development team. The qualification has a small suite of core units with an opportunity to select units from specialist groups of electives across the different artistic or programming fields of the industry.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
support 2-D/3-D artist
assistant animator
assistant designer
support games developer
assistant graphic/media designer
interaction media developer
support digital media developer
assistant PC games programmer
support web designer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)- four (4) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- five (5) units from one of the following specialist elective groups:
- Group A Design
- Group B Programming
- Group C Art
- of the remaining units:
- up to seven (7) 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 from 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 four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| D7789 | ICAGAM401A | Produce an interactive game | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7880 | ICAICT419A | Work effectively in the digital media industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Design Specialist Units
Five (5) units to be completed when selecting Group A specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7791 | ICAGAM403A | Create design documents for interactive games | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1170 | CUFPPM404A | Create storyboards | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7794 | ICAGAM406A | Create visual design components for interactive games | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7790 | ICAGAM402A | Identify and apply principles of games design and game playing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7793 | ICAGAM405A | Write story and content for digital games | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Programming Specialist Units
Five (5) units to be completed when selecting Group B specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7792 | ICAGAM404A | Apply artificial intelligence in game development | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8039 | ICAPRG527A | Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8000 | ICAPRG406A | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7994 | ICAPRG301A | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8009 | ICAPRG417A | Apply mathematical techniques for software development | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8007 | ICAPRG415A | Apply skills in object-oriented design | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7999 | ICAPRG405A | Automate processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7868 | ICAICT406A | Build a graphical user interface | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8005 | ICAPRG413A | Use a library or pre-existing components | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Art Specialist Units
Five (5) units to be completed when selecting Group C specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D General Elective Units
Up to seven (7) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0646 | BSBCRT401A | Articulate, present and debate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7870 | ICAICT408A | Create technical documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7881 | ICAICT420A | Develop client user interface | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7878 | ICAICT417A | Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE5 | ICT40915 | Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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