Pathway Outline
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Software
Software
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CT14
CT14
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
08/07/2010
08/07/2010
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
27/06/2006
27/06/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
08/07/2010
08/07/2010
Nominal Hours
625
625
Description
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Achieve 12 Common Core Units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8697 | ICAB4225A | Automate processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3539 | BSBCMN304A | Contribute to personal skill development and learning | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8737 | ICAD4217A | Create technical documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8794 | ICAS4022A | Determine and action client computing problems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8640 | ICAA4041A | Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8733 | ICAD4043A | Develop and present a feasibility report | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C8833 | ICAT4221A | Locate equipment, system and software faults | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8868 | ICAW4214A | Maintain ethical conduct | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C8229 | PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8834 | ICAT4242A | Perform unit test for a class | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8867 | ICAW4027A | Relate to clients on a business level | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8860 | ICAU4205A | Select and employ software and hardware tools | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Stream Core Units
Achieve All 3 Core Units in the Software Specialist Core Stream.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8695 | ICAB4222A | Apply introductory programming skills in another language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8643 | ICAA4058A | Apply skills in object oriented design | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8645 | ICAA4233A | Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Achieve 3 Elective Units from the ICA40605 Testing Electives list.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8835 | ICAT5077A | Develop detailed test plan | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8836 | ICAT5079A | Perform integration test | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C8837 | ICAT5081A | Perform systems test | 25 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units
Achieve 3 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- other ICA40605 Specialist units not previously chosen;
and/or
- ICA40605 Testing Electives units list not previously chosen;
and/or
- ICA40605 General Electives list stated in the Information and Communication Technology Training Package ICA05;
and/or
- from elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma level)
- any other Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma level) based on documented industry or enterprise needs.
- other ICA40605 Specialist units not previously chosen;
and/or
- ICA40605 Testing Electives units list not previously chosen;
and/or
- ICA40605 General Electives list stated in the Information and Communication Technology Training Package ICA05;
and/or
- from elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma level)
- any other Training Package (at Certificate IV or Diploma level) based on documented industry or enterprise needs.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8839 | ICAT5083A | Develop and conduct client acceptance test | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C8838 | ICAT5082A | Manage the testing process | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C8840 | ICAT5084A | Perform stress and load testing on integrated platform | 25 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
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
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