Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Qualification
National Code:
ICA50411
State Code:
D570
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
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
715
Duration
1 Semester
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 manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration.

Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
network administrator
IT administrator
IT operations administrator
network services administrator
network support coordinator
network operations analyst
network security coordinator
network e-business coordinator.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- five (5) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- at least eight (8) from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Diploma or 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
D7879 ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment 40 Unit of competency
D3423 ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system 70 Unit of competency
D7977 ICANWK529A Install and manage complex ICT networks 55 Unit of competency
D7894 ICAICT511A Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise 25 Unit of competency
D3503 ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least eight (8) units to 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
D3377 ICTOPN5123A Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network 60 Unit of competency
WG944 ICANWK525B Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment 60 Unit of competency
D7978 ICANWK531A Configure an internet gateway 20 Unit of competency
WG946 ICANWK533A Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments 35 Unit of competency
D3472 ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching 80 Unit of competency
D7957 ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network 90 Unit of competency
D3502 ICTTEN6172A Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling 70 Unit of competency
WG949 ICANWK615A Design and configure desktop virtualisation 70 Unit of competency
D7960 ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks 60 Unit of competency
D3487 ICTTEN5168A Design and implement an enterprise voice over internet protocol and a unified communications network 60 Unit of competency
D7955 ICANWK504A Design and implement an integrated server solution 50 Unit of competency
D7956 ICANWK505A Design, build and test a network server 50 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D8088 ICASAS501A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan 25 Unit of competency
D7961 ICANWK510A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security 55 Unit of competency
D3490 ICTTEN5203A Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system 55 Unit of competency
D3425 ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects 50 Unit of competency
D8089 ICASAS502A Establish and maintain client user liaison 20 Unit of competency
D7892 ICAICT509A Gather data to identify business requirements 30 Unit of competency
D7896 ICAICT514A Identify and manage the implementation of current industry-specific technologies 60 Unit of competency
D8068 ICASAS406A Implement and hand over system components 20 Unit of competency
D7953 ICANWK502A Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
WG948 ICANWK535A Install an enterprise virtual computing environment 50 Unit of competency
D7973 ICANWK524A Install and configure network access storage devices 40 Unit of competency
D7954 ICANWK503A Install and maintain valid authentication processes 25 Unit of competency
D3489 ICTTEN5201A Install, configure and test a server 55 Unit of competency
D7958 ICANWK507A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers 120 Unit of competency
D7959 ICANWK508A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches 90 Unit of competency
D3424 ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects 50 Unit of competency
WG945 ICANWK527B Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment 60 Unit of competency
D7921 ICAPMG501A Manage IT projects 80 Unit of competency
D7962 ICANWK511A Manage network security 45 Unit of competency
D7963 ICANWK513A Manage system security 45 Unit of competency
D8101 ICASAS515A Manage the testing process 15 Unit of competency
D7900 ICAICT603A Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies 30 Unit of competency
WG947 ICANWK534A Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments 35 Unit of competency
D3373 ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network 45 Unit of competency
D8090 ICASAS503A Perform systems tests 25 Unit of competency
D3492 ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network 55 Unit of competency
D3374 ICTOPN5120A Plan for an optical system upgrade and cut over 55 Unit of competency
D7952 ICANWK501A Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions 80 Unit of competency
D8112 ICASAD506A Produce a feasibility report 30 Unit of competency
D3491 ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications 45 Unit of competency
D7884 ICAICT501A Research and review hardware technology options for organisations 20 Unit of competency
D8098 ICASAS512A Review and manage delivery of maintenance services 25 Unit of competency
D8092 ICASAS505A Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans 30 Unit of competency
D3376 ICTOPN5122A Test the performance of specialised optical devices 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C870 ICA50405 Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD7 ICT50415 Diploma of Information Technology Networking Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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