ICA50105 Diploma in Information Technology

The Integrity Business College (IBC) Diploma of Information Technology (General) Accredited Training Program is for anyone wishing to be assured of a successful career in Computer Servicing, Network Administration, Systems Administration and Systems Integration.

Vocational Outcomes

• Network Administrator
• Network Manager
• Systems Integration Officer
• Systems Testing Officer
• Computer Servicing Officer
• Desktop Support Officer
• Help Desk Officer
• User/Technical Support Officer
• Project Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Network Engineer

Qualifications

This qualification provides a participant the skills and core body of knowledge within these “highly regarded” (in demand) qualifications and prepares participants applying and sitting for the respective International Certification Examinations.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite units are units that need to be completed as a prerequisite of the Diploma of IT. These units are a balanced mix of Cert I, II, III & IV in IT. Completing these units ensures the participants have a good grounding in concepts and practice before embarking on the Diploma units.

The IBC qualifications delivered are Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCP/MCSA). The training program is relevant, practical, and hands on.

The program provides a foundation for further study towards MCSE, CCNP, CCIE, Network Security Specialist, or a University Degree.

Entry Requirements

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Prerequisite Requirements

A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:

# This unit has prerequisite requirements. Section 1.6 provides further details.

Qualification Structure

To attain the ICA50105 Diploma of Information Technology (General) 21 units must be achieved:

• 6 common core units; plus

• 9 specialist core stream units (3 units chosen from any 3 specialist core stream units - E-business and Management, Client Support, Communication and Documentation, Hardware and Operating Systems, Networks, Software, Multimedia and Websites, Database); plus

• 6 elective units

Achieve 6 Common Core Units

Common Core

BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements

ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise

ICAS5202B Ensure privacy for users

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

Achieve 9 specialist core stream units (by choosing 3 units from any 3 specialist core streams below - E-business and Management, Client Support, Communication and Documentation, Hardware and Operating Systems, Networks, Software, Multimedia and Websites, Database)

Specialist Core Stream - E-business and Management

ICAA5054C Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications

ICAA5138B Determine acceptable developers for projects

ICAA5148B Select new technology models for business

ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements

ICAI5088B Evaluate and negotiate vendor offerings

ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes

ICAS5111B Review and manage delivery of maintenance services

Specialist Core Stream - Client Support

BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness

ICAA5143C Implement process re-engineering strategies in an organisation

ICAI5216B Monitor and improve knowledge management system

ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions

ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test

Specialist Core Stream - Communication and Documentation

(Note: There is no electives list for this stream)

ICAB5161B Build a document using extensible mark-up language

ICAD5092B Update and document operational procedures

ICAD5210B Analyse information and assign meta-tags

ICAS5102B Establish and maintain client user liaison

ICAS5103B Establish and maintain client user liaison during support activity

ICAS5105B Coordinate change requests

Specialist Core Stream - Hardware and Operating Systems (Note: There is no electives list for this stream)

ICAA5150C Evaluate vendor products and equipment

ICAB5160C Build and configure a server

ICAI5087B Acquire system components

ICAS5104B Determine maintenance strategy

Specialist Core Stream - Networks

ICAA5145B Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network

ICAB5159C Build a security shield for a network

ICAI5173B Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch

ICAI5176C Install and configure router

Specialist Core Stream - Software

ICAB5062B Perform data conversion

ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language

ICAB5228B Maintain functionality of legacy code programs

ICAB5230B Maintain custom software

ICAT4242B Perform unit test for a class

ICAT5079B Perform integration test

Specialist Core Stream - Multimedia and Websites

CUFANM01A Develop and implement designs for animation

CUFRAD01A Originate and develop the concept

CUFWRT07A Write an interactive sequence for multimedia

ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements

ICAB5165B Create dynamic web pages

ICAB5177B Build Java applets

ICAB5180C Integrate database with a website

ICAS5203B Evaluate and select a web hosting service

ICAU5208B Use site server tools for transaction management

Specialist Core Stream - Database

ICAA5046B Model preferred system solutions

ICAA5049B Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications

ICAA5050B Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications

ICAA5147B Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

Achieve 3 Elective Units Chosen from the ICA50105 specialist core (above) or specialist elective streams (below) not already selected

Specialist Electives Stream - E-business and Management

BSBEBUS510A Manage e-business outsourcing

BSBEBUS511A Implement a knowledge management strategy for an e-business

BSBFLM514A Manage people

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

BSBEBUS505A Implement new technologies for business

BSBEBUS510A Manage e-business outsourcing

ICAA5150C Evaluate vendor products and equipment

ICAP5155B Plan process re-engineering strategies for business

ICAA5143C Implement process re-engineering strategies in an organisation

Specialist Electives Stream - Client Support

BSBEBUS510A Manage e-business outsourcing

BSBMGT516A Facilitate continuous improvement

ICAS4116B Undertake capacity planning

Specialist Electives Stream - Networks

ICAA5045C Produce network architecture design

ICAS5123C Manage network security

ICAA5140C Design a server

ICAA5245A Evaluate RFID systems

ICAA5246A Design an RFID implementation

ICAB5162B Install, configure and test a payment gateway

ICAI5250A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security

ICAI5252A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

ICAI5253A Implement, and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance

ICTTC168A Design and implement an enterprise VoIP and unified communications network

Specialist Electives Stream - Software

ICAA5048B Develop configuration management protocols

ICAB5065B Prepare for the build phase

ICAB5066B Coordinate the build phase

ICAB5072B Develop integration blueprint

ICAB5179B Build decks using wireless mark-up language

ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

ICAT5081B Perform systems test

Specialist Electives Stream - Multimedia and Websites

ICAA5146B Develop website information architecture

ICAS5199B Manage business websites and servers

CUFANM403A Create titles for screen production

ICPPP325B Create graphics using a graphics application

ICPMM321B Capture a digital image

ICPKN315B Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector

Specialist Electives Stream - Database

ICAA5139B Design a database

ICAA5153B Model data objects

ICAA5154B Model data processes

ICAB4170B Build a database

Achieve 3 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)

• any of the above core or electives sources; and/or

• elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package (at Certificate IV [maximum 2 units], Diploma or Advanced Diploma); and/or

• any other Training Package (at Diploma or Advanced Diploma) based on documented industry or enterprise needs

Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary

Classifications

ASCO 2231 COMPUTING PROFESSIONALS

ASCED4 0203 Information Systems

ANZSIC 712 Telecommunications Services

ANZSIC 78 Business Services

ANZSCO 313100 ICT SUPPORT TECHNICIANS