Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Network Security

Advanced Diploma of Network Security

Qualification
National Code:
ICA60211
State Code:
D577
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
11/10/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
555
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
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 plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialise in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability.

Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
e-security specialist
ICT security specialist
IT security administrator
IT security analyst
IT security specialist
systems/network administrator
network security analyst
network security specialist
network security administrator
senior network administrator
systems security analyst.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to seven (7) from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) from elsewhere in ICA11 at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
- up to two (2) from any other Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7960 ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks 60 Unit of competency
D7980 ICANWK601A Design and implement a security system 90 Unit of competency
D7953 ICANWK502A Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
D3424 ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects 50 Unit of competency
D7981 ICANWK602A Plan, configure and test advanced server based security 80 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) 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
D1478 CPPSEC5007A Assess biometric system 40 Unit of competency
D1474 CPPSEC5003A Assess security risk management options 40 Unit of competency
D7988 ICANWK609A Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors 40 Unit of competency
D7990 ICANWK611A Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks 40 Unit of competency
D7987 ICANWK608A Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure 40 Unit of competency
D7989 ICANWK610A Design and build integrated VoIP networks 50 Unit of competency
WG949 ICANWK615A Design and configure desktop virtualisation 70 Unit of competency
D7984 ICANWK605A Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems 40 Unit of competency
D7986 ICANWK607A Design and implement wireless network security 60 Unit of competency
D1477 CPPSEC5006A Determine strategy for the implementation of biometric technology 30 Unit of competency
D7992 ICANWK613A Develop plans to manage structured troubleshooting process of enterprise networks 40 Unit of competency
D3425 ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects 50 Unit of competency
D3518 ICTTEN8195A Evaluate and apply network security 55 Unit of competency
D1476 CPPSEC5005A Implement security risk management plan 40 Unit of competency
D7985 ICANWK606A Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks 40 Unit of competency
D7905 ICAICT609A Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry-specific technologies 80 Unit of competency
D3427 ICTSUS7236A Manage improvements in ICT sustainability 50 Unit of competency
WG104 BSBPMG517A Manage project risk 40 Unit of competency
WG950 ICANWK616A Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment 35 Unit of competency
D7983 ICANWK604A Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions 120 Unit of competency
D7991 ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks 120 Unit of competency
D7982 ICANWK603A Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions 120 Unit of competency
D1410 CPPSEC3009A Prepare and present evidence in court 16 Unit of competency
D1475 CPPSEC5004A Prepare security risk management plan 40 Unit of competency
D3426 ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D346 ICA60308 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (E-Security) Qualification
D345 ICA60208 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX6 ICT60215 Advanced Diploma of Network Security Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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