Description

Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of ICT fields at Certificate IV level. The qualification has a strong core ICT base sharing the same core competencies as several other IT qualifications of the same level. Depending on the stream chosen, this qualification offers pathways into a number of IT qualifications at Diploma level.
It is a broad and flexible qualification with multiple internal pathways and no direct equivalent in ICA99 Version 3. However, where the combination of core and elective units selected matches another ICA05 Certificate IV in IT equivalent, the latter award must be issued in preference to this 'general' qualification. Note: This alternative qualification must be on the RTO's scope of registration to issue the latter award. This will ensure that there is clear identification of the work-related area of specialisation that has been undertaken.
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will find the contents of this qualification useful at a technical specialist support level.
It has 7 specialist streams (both core and elective) which enable maximum choice and flexibility to suit enterprise needs. Selection of units from at least 3 of the 7 specialist streams are required to complete this qualification. The 7 streams are:
Software
Networking
Client Support
Hardware/Operating Systems
Communications/Documentation
Analysis/Management
Multimedia
Job Roles
It is difficult to identify one specific vocational outcome for this qualification because of the 'general' nature of this qualification and the diverse array of unit choices and streams available. Graduates exiting this qualification will be likely to secure employment in an ICT 'generalist' role with useful skills and knowledge across several of the specialist streams. The judicious choice of stream and electives units would provide for more specialist vocational outcomes associated with the streams. Job titles listed for other ICA05 Certificate IV qualifications that in part match the above streams could provide some guidance.

Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and Title
Prerequisite units required
ICAA4047B Determine project specifications and secure client agreement
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAA4058B Apply skills in object-oriented design
ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4219B Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4220B Create scripts for networking
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4222B Apply introductory programming skills in another language
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAB4247A Link an RFID system to a database
ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data
ICAD4190B Maintain information standards
ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAD4198B Develop guidelines for uploading information to a website
ICAD3218B Create user documentation
ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAI4097C Install and configure a network
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4175C Select and install a router
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4188B Install and maintain a server
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software #
ICAS3120C Configure and administer a network operating system #
ICAI4244A Install and maintain an RFID system
ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4029B Install network hardware to a network
ICAI4249A Implement and evaluate data security
ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration
ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #
ICAI4251A Implement and evaluate network and telecommunication security
ICAS4119B Monitor and administer system security #
ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security #
ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAS4107B Manage resolution of system faults on a live system
ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAT4221B Locate equipment, system and software faults
ICAS4109B Evaluate system status
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAS4112B Optimise system performance
ICAI3110C Implement system software changes #
ICAS4114B Implement maintenance procedures
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAS4119B Monitor and administer system security
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software
ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration
ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security
ICAS3032B Provide network systems administration #
ICAS4125B Monitor and administer a database
ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration
ICAS4127B Support system software
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software
# This unit has prerequisite requirements. Section 1.6 provides further details.