Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
ICA60111
D576
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 high level information and communications technology (ICT), process improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior ICT roles within organisations. The qualification builds on a base core of management competencies, with specialist and general elective choices to suit particular ICT and business needs, especially in the areas of knowledge management and systems development.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
knowledge management analyst
knowledge manager
manager, IT infrastructure solutions
business development manager
software manager.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)- five (5) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- five (5) from one of the following specialist groups:
- Group A Knowledge management
- Group B Systems development
- of the remaining units:
- up to six (6) may be from the specialist elective groups below or from Group C general elective units
- up to three (3) may be from elsewhere in ICA11 or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB921 | BSBWOR502B | Ensure team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3424 | ICTSUS6233A | Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7904 | ICAICT608A | Interact with clients on a business level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7906 | ICAICT610A | Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7930 | ICAPMG609A | Plan and direct complex IT projects | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Knowledge Management Specialist Units
All five (5) units must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG938 | ICADBS601B | Build a data warehouse | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D7780 | ICADBS602A | Develop a knowledge management strategy | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D7901 | ICAICT604A | Identify and implement business innovation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7902 | ICAICT605A | Implement a knowledge management strategy | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7775 | ICADBS501A | Monitor and improve knowledge management system | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Systems Development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG951 | ICAPRG604A | Create cloud computing services | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7899 | ICAICT602A | Develop contracts and manage contracted performance | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D8111 | ICASAD505A | Develop technical requirements for business solutions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7891 | ICAICT508A | Evaluate vendor products and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8105 | ICASAS601A | Implement change-management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8110 | ICASAD504A | Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C876 | ICA60105 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA0 | ICT60115 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships