Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ICT50118
State Code:
BEH1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Original TGA Release Date
30/01/2019
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
610
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 30/01/2019 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies.

Persons working at this level provide a broader rather than specialised ICT support function, applying a wide range of higher level technical skills in ICT areas such as networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- four (4) core units plus
- sixteen (16) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to 16 units from the specialist elective groups below, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group:
- Group A Networking
- Group B Programming
- Group C IT support
- Group D Web design and development
- Group E Digital games
- Group F Digital media technologies
- Group G Project management
- up to five (5) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package 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 four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
AUM01 BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
AUU63 ICTICT509 Gather data to identify business requirements 30 Unit of competency
OAQ00 ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A Networking Specialist Units

Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from the specialist elective groups, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUV34 ICTNWK522 Build decks using wireless markup language 30 Unit of competency
AUV27 ICTNWK525 Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment 60 Unit of competency
AUV18 ICTNWK531 Configure an internet gateway 20 Unit of competency
AUV15 ICTNWK533 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments 35 Unit of competency
AUV06 ICTNWK506 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network 90 Unit of competency
AUV20 ICTNWK518 Design an enterprise wireless local area network 25 Unit of competency
AUP45 ICTNWK519 Design an ICT security framework 25 Unit of competency
AUV43 ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation 70 Unit of competency
AUV04 ICTNWK509 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks 60 Unit of competency
AUV03 ICTNWK504 Design and implement an integrated server solution 50 Unit of competency
AUV17 ICTNWK520 Design ICT system security controls 30 Unit of competency
AUV09 ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server 50 Unit of competency
AUV21 ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topology for a local network 20 Unit of competency
AUV07 ICTNWK517 Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network 20 Unit of competency
AUV16 ICTNWK515 Develop configuration management protocols 30 Unit of competency
AUV01 ICTNWK510 Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security 55 Unit of competency
AUV24 ICTNWK532 Identify and resolve network problems 30 Unit of competency
AUU96 ICTNWK502 Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
AUV23 ICTNWK535 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment 50 Unit of competency
AUV12 ICTNWK524 Install and configure network access storage devices 40 Unit of competency
AUV00 ICTNWK503 Install and maintain valid authentication processes 25 Unit of competency
AUV29 ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks 55 Unit of competency
AUV13 ICTNWK521 Install, configure and test a payment gateway 30 Unit of competency
AUV08 ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers 120 Unit of competency
AUV05 ICTNWK508 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches 90 Unit of competency
AUV11 ICTNWK527 Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment 60 Unit of competency
AUV42 ICTNWK614 Manage ICT security 70 Unit of competency
AUU97 ICTNWK511 Manage network security 45 Unit of competency
AUU98 ICTNWK513 Manage system security 45 Unit of competency
AUV10 ICTNWK514 Model preferred system solutions 35 Unit of competency
AUV26 ICTNWK534 Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments 35 Unit of competency
OAP90 ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions 80 Unit of competency
3. Group B Programming Specialist Units

Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from the specialist elective groups, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAQ10 ICTPRG532 Apply advanced object-oriented language skills 80 Unit of competency
AUW10 ICTPRG523 Apply advanced programming skills in another language 80 Unit of competency
AUV94 ICTPRG527 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills 50 Unit of competency
AUV68 ICTPRG505 Build advanced user interface 60 Unit of competency
AUV88 ICTPRG525 Build Java applets 30 Unit of competency
AUV85 ICTPRG509 Build using rapid application development 35 Unit of competency
AUV78 ICTPRG513 Coordinate the build phase of an ICT system 20 Unit of competency
AUV77 ICTPRG508 Create mashups 50 Unit of competency
AUV76 ICTPRG503 Debug and monitor applications 40 Unit of competency
AUV81 ICTPRG504 Deploy an application to a production environment 40 Unit of competency
AUV83 ICTPRG506 Design application architecture 40 Unit of competency
AUW04 ICTPRG601 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications 80 Unit of competency
AUV93 ICTPRG524 Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications 45 Unit of competency
AUV89 ICTPRG516 Develop integration blueprint for ICT systems 20 Unit of competency
AUV80 ICTPRG507 Implement security for applications 50 Unit of competency
AUV99 ICTPRG517 Install, test and evaluate pilot version of ICT system 20 Unit of competency
AUV74 ICTPRG510 Maintain custom software 35 Unit of competency
AUV86 ICTPRG526 Maintain functionality of legacy code programs 40 Unit of competency
AUV75 ICTPRG502 Manage a project using software management tools 60 Unit of competency
AUW03 ICTSAD503 Minimise risk of new technologies to business solutions 30 Unit of competency
AUW15 ICTSAD501 Model data objects 30 Unit of competency
AUW01 ICTSAD502 Model data processes 30 Unit of competency
AUV82 ICTPRG511 Monitor and support data conversion to new ICT system 10 Unit of competency
AUV96 ICTPRG518 Monitor the system pilot 20 Unit of competency
AUV91 ICTPRG528 Perform ICT data conversion 20 Unit of competency
OAP99 ICTPRG531 Prepare for application development using current methods 25 Unit of competency
AUV90 ICTPRG512 Prepare for the build phase of an ICT system 20 Unit of competency
AUV92 ICTPRG515 Review developed software 25 Unit of competency
4. Group C IT Support Specialisation Units

Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from the specialist elective groups, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUU53 ICTICT504 Confirm transition strategy for a new system 10 Unit of competency
AUU65 ICTICT510 Determine appropriate ICT strategies and solutions 25 Unit of competency
AUW53 ICTSAS504 Develop and conduct client acceptance test 25 Unit of competency
AUU57 ICTICT502 Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications 40 Unit of competency
OAQ04 ICTSAS520 Develop detailed test plans 30 Unit of competency
AUW66 ICTSAS501 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan 25 Unit of competency
AUW51 ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison 20 Unit of competency
AUU59 ICTICT514 Identify and manage the implementation of current industry specific technologies 60 Unit of competency
AUW63 ICTSAS507 Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance 15 Unit of competency
AUU60 ICTICT506 Implement process re-engineering strategies 20 Unit of competency
AUW77 ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems 50 Unit of competency
OAQ02 ICTSAS522 Manage the testing process 15 Unit of competency
OAP91 ICTSAS519 Perform systems tests 25 Unit of competency
AUU66 ICTICT512 Plan process re-engineering strategies for business 30 Unit of competency
AUW65 ICTSAS511 Prioritise ICT change requests 15 Unit of competency
AUW08 ICTSAD506 Produce a feasibility report 30 Unit of competency
AUW62 ICTSAS509 Provide client ICT support services 20 Unit of competency
AUU58 ICTICT501 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations 20 Unit of competency
AUW58 ICTSAS510 Review and develop ICT maintenance strategy 35 Unit of competency
AUW68 ICTSAS512 Review and manage delivery of maintenance services 25 Unit of competency
AUW49 ICTSAS505 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans 30 Unit of competency
AUX17 ICTICT507 Select new technology models for business 20 Unit of competency
AUW64 ICTSAS506 Update ICT system operational procedures 30 Unit of competency
AUW61 ICTSAS517 Use network tools 50 Unit of competency
AUU56 ICTICT503 Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications 20 Unit of competency
AUU68 ICTICT515 Verify client business requirements 40 Unit of competency
5. Group D Web design and Development Specialist Units

Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from the specialist elective groups, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUW94 ICTWEB512 Administer business websites and servers 30 Unit of competency
AUQ02 ICTWEB510 Analyse information and assign meta tags 20 Unit of competency
AUW97 ICTWEB504 Build a document using eXtensible markup language 30 Unit of competency
AUW85 ICTWEB501 Build a dynamic website 30 Unit of competency
AUP99 ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
AUQ05 ICTWEB502 Create dynamic web pages 30 Unit of competency
AUW88 ICTWEB503 Create web-based programs 60 Unit of competency
AUW90 ICTWEB507 Customise a complex ICT content management system 80 Unit of competency
AUW89 ICTWEB506 Develop complex cascading style sheets 40 Unit of competency
AUW87 ICTWEB505 Develop complex web page layouts 40 Unit of competency
AUW86 ICTWEB508 Develop website information architecture 30 Unit of competency
AUW92 ICTWEB515 Implement and use web services 50 Unit of competency
AUW91 ICTWEB511 Implement quality assurance process for websites 20 Unit of competency
AUP86 ICTWEB411 Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages 40 Unit of competency
AUW95 ICTWEB516 Research and apply emerging web technology trends 80 Unit of competency
AUW93 ICTWEB509 Use site server tools for transaction management 20 Unit of competency
6. Group E Digital Games Specialisation Units

Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from the specialist elective groups, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUU05 ICTGAM529 Analyse business opportunities in the digital games environment 30 Unit of competency
AUT91 ICTGAM516 Animate a 3-D character for digital games 40 Unit of competency
AUT96 ICTGAM518 Animate physical attributes of models and elements 30 Unit of competency
AUU20 ICTGAM525 Apply digital texturing for the 3-D environment in digital games 30 Unit of competency
AUU02 ICTGAM523 Collaborate in the design of 3-D game levels and environments 40 Unit of competency
AUT92 ICTGAM522 Complete digital editing for the 3-D and digital effects environment 20 Unit of competency
AUP46 ICTGAM503 Create a complex 3-D interactive computer game 60 Unit of competency
AUT94 ICTGAM520 Create and combine 3-D digital games and components 30 Unit of competency
AUT86 ICTGAM512 Create and implement designs for a 3-D games environment 50 Unit of competency
AUU16 ICTGAM526 Create complex 3-D characters for games 60 Unit of competency
AUU07 ICTGAM506 Create complex code for mobile game devices 60 Unit of competency
AUT82 ICTGAM501 Create design concepts for digital games and 3-D media 30 Unit of competency
AUU14 ICTGAM521 Create interactive 3-D environments for digital games 40 Unit of competency
AUT90 ICTGAM515 Design and create advanced particles, fluids and bodies for 3-D digital effects 50 Unit of competency
AUT95 ICTGAM514 Design and create models for a 3-D and digital effects environment 50 Unit of competency
AUT93 ICTGAM509 Design interactive 3-D applications for scientific and mathematical modelling 60 Unit of competency
AUT83 ICTGAM508 Develop complex 3-D software for games and interactive media 60 Unit of competency
AUT84 ICTGAM507 Develop intermediate 3-D software for games and interactive media 60 Unit of competency
AUT98 ICTGAM527 Integrate database with online game 30 Unit of competency
AUT99 ICTGAM524 Integrate multiple data sources into interactive 3-D environments 30 Unit of competency
AUT79 ICTGAM504 Manage interactive media production 40 Unit of competency
AUU03 ICTGAM519 Manage technical art and rigging in 3-D animation 50 Unit of competency
AUT87 ICTGAM511 Manage testing of games and interactive media 30 Unit of competency
AUT85 ICTGAM510 Prepare games for different platforms and delivery modes 50 Unit of competency
AUT89 ICTGAM517 Produce a digital animation sequence 60 Unit of competency
7. Group F Digital Media Technologies Specialisation Units

Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from the specialist elective groups, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUU31 ICTICT406 Build a graphical user interface 20 Unit of competency
AWJ28 CUADIG502 Design digital applications 50 Unit of competency
AWJ24 CUADIG507 Design digital simulations 50 Unit of competency
AWJ27 CUADIG503 Design e-learning resources 40 Unit of competency
AWF39 CUAPOS401 Edit screen content for fast turnaround 50 Unit of competency
AWF41 CUAPHI504 Employ specialised imaging technologies 50 Unit of competency
AUT55 ICTDMT501 Incorporate and edit digital video 50 Unit of competency
AUI70 BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts 30 Unit of competency
AWF40 CUAPOS201 Perform basic vision and sound editing 50 Unit of competency
AWG66 CUASOU504 Produce sound recordings 92 Unit of competency
AWG79 CUASOU307 Record and mix a basic music demo 40 Unit of competency
AUU51 ICTICT419 Work effectively in the digital media industry 30 Unit of competency
8. Group G Project Management Specialisation Units

Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from the specialist elective groups, with a maximum of five (5) units from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUV39 ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF1 ICT50115 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG0 ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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