Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Network Security

Advanced Diploma of Network Security

Qualification
National Code:
ICT60215
State Code:
AVX6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0201 - Computer Science
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
555
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/01/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialise in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability.

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 = twelve (12)
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to seven (7) from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
- up to two (2) from 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.
Pathways
State Code Title
AB51 Cyber Security
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUV04 ICTNWK509 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks 60 Unit of competency
AUV14 ICTNWK601 Design and implement a security system 90 Unit of competency
AUU96 ICTNWK502 Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
AWD74 ICTSUS601 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects 50 Unit of competency
AUV25 ICTNWK602 Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security 80 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to seven (7) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1478 CPPSEC5007A Assess biometric system 40 Unit of competency
D1474 CPPSEC5003A Assess security risk management options 40 Unit of competency
AUV31 ICTNWK609 Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors 40 Unit of competency
AUV38 ICTNWK611 Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks 40 Unit of competency
AUV44 ICTNWK608 Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure 40 Unit of competency
AUV37 ICTNWK610 Design and build integrated VoIP networks 50 Unit of competency
AUV43 ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation 70 Unit of competency
AUV32 ICTNWK605 Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems 40 Unit of competency
AUV30 ICTNWK607 Design and implement wireless network security 60 Unit of competency
D1477 CPPSEC5006A Determine strategy for the implementation of biometric technology 30 Unit of competency
AUV36 ICTNWK613 Develop plans to manage structured troubleshooting process of enterprise networks 40 Unit of competency
AWD73 ICTSUS602 Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects 50 Unit of competency
AWC89 ICTTEN811 Evaluate and apply network security 55 Unit of competency
AWE02 ICTPMG804 Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks 70 Unit of competency
D1476 CPPSEC5005A Implement security risk management plan 40 Unit of competency
AUV28 ICTNWK606 Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks 40 Unit of competency
AUU83 ICTICT609 Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies 80 Unit of competency
AWE04 ICTPMG802 Manage a telecommunications project 45 Unit of competency
AWD72 ICTSUS805 Manage improvements in ICT sustainability 50 Unit of competency
AUI09 BSBPMG517 Manage project risk 40 Unit of competency
AUX08 ICTNWK616 Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment 35 Unit of competency
AUV19 ICTNWK604 Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions 120 Unit of competency
AUV33 ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks 120 Unit of competency
AUV22 ICTNWK603 Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions 120 Unit of competency
D1410 CPPSEC3009A Prepare and present evidence in court 16 Unit of competency
D1475 CPPSEC5004A Prepare security risk management plan 40 Unit of competency
AUW70 ICTSUS804 Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D577 ICA60211 Advanced Diploma of Network Security Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFF8 ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information