Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50115
AWF1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/01/2016 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
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 sixteen (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
Four (4) core units to 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 |
| AUU64 | ICTICT511 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Networking Specialist Electives
Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from Groups A to G, with a maximum of five (5) from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B - Programming Specialist Electives
Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from Groups A to G, with a maximum of five (5) from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C - IT Support Specialist Electives
Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from Groups A to G, with a maximum of five (5) from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D - Web Design and Development Specialist Electives
Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from Groups A to G, with a maximum of five (5) from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E - Digital Games Specialist Electives
Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from Groups A to G, with a maximum of five (5) from any one group.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F - Digital Media Technologies Specialist Electives
Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from Groups A to G, with a maximum of five (5) 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 Specialist Electives
Up to sixteen (16) units to be chosen from Groups A to G, with a maximum of five (5) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D567 | ICA50111 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEH1 | ICT50118 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
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