Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Information Technology
Certificate II in Information Technology
ICA20105
C857
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/07/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
Description
This qualification provides the foundation ICT skills and knowledge for an individual to be an effective ICT user or employee. The qualification has a fundamental ICT knowledge and skills base which is pivotal for all other qualifications in ICA05. The 8 core units contain those basic ICT skills and knowledge required for effective entry into all ICA05 qualifications from Certificate III upwards.
The qualification introduces OH&S and soft skills such as communication into the 8 core units. Electives make up 40 per cent of the qualification and are to be selected predominantly from ICA05 but with the option of up to half of the electives coming from other packages. A number of electives provide effective entry into the Certificate III in IT. It is possible to achieve this qualification during the final years of secondary school education subject to the demonstration of competency to a standard expected in the workplace.
Job Roles
The qualification provides foundation general computing and employment skills that enable participation in an information technology environment in any industry. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) will find the contents of this qualification useful at an ICT user level. In its own right such a qualification could equip an individual to undertake roles such as office assistant or to work in records management at a junior level; however its usefulness is most likely to be found in supplementing functions in roles prevalent in other industries.
Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and title
Prerequisite units
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAS2248A Protect and secure information assets
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 148 core units
6 elective units
3 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed.
The remaining 3 elective unit may be selected from the Group B units listed.
-ICA20105 Electives list; and/or
-from elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package (at Certificate II or Certificate III); and/or
-from the preferred Training Packages (BSB07 Business Services; ICT02 Telecommunications; CUF07 Screen and Media; ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts; SIR07 Retail Services; CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design) (at Certificate II or Certificate III); and/or
-any other Training Package (at Certificate II or Certificate III) based on documented industry or enterprise need; and/or
-any accredited course.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
1. Core Units
Achieve 8 Core Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0263 | ICAW2002B | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0091 | ICAD2012B | Design organisational documents using computing packages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3517 | BSBCMN106A | Follow workplace safety procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D0253 | ICAU2013B | Integrate commercial computing packages | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0250 | ICAU2005B | Operate computer hardware | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0251 | ICAU2006B | Operate computing packages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0254 | ICAU2231B | Use computer operating system | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0262 | ICAW2001B | Work effectively in an IT environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Achieve 3 Elective Units chosen from the Electives List stated in the Qualification Structure for this qualification in the Information and Communication Technology Training Package ICA05.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0255 | ICAU3004B | Apply occupational health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0361 | ICPMM321B | Capture a digital image | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0189 | ICAS3115B | Maintain equipment and software in working order | 25 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Achieve 3 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- ICA20105 Electives list;
and/or
- from elsewhere in the Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate II or Certificate III level);
and/or
- preferred Training Packages (Business Services BSB01; Telecommunications ICT02; Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia CUF01; Printing and Graphic Arts ICP05; Retail WRR02; Visual Arts, Craft and Design CUV03) (at Certificate II or Certificate III level);
and/or
any other Training Package (at Certificate II or Certificate III level) based on documented industry or enterprise need; and/or
-any accredited course.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0181 | ICAS2014B | Connect hardware peripherals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0102 | ICAI3021B | Connect internal hardware components | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0183 | ICAS2017B | Maintain system integrity | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C116 | ICA20199 | Certificate II in Information Technology | Qualification |
| C367 | ICA20201 | Certificate II in Information Technology (Applications) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D555 | ICA20111 | Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 23/06/2006.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships