Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)
Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)
ICA50905
C875
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 skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing, utilising and securing multimedia. A person competent in these competencies could work in the area of online services or multimedia development. The qualification has a relatively small core unit base with the potential for inclusion of a wide range of design, ICT and multimedia units to suit particular needs. It does not include 'streams' as such but has grouped its electives list into 7 Electives Clusters as guidance for users who may wish to select related and complementary units.
In order to provide individuals with some guidance as to natural groupings present in the listed electives, this qualification shows the electives grouped into the following Electives Clusters:
Design
Animation
Games Development
Website
Multimedia Development
Digital and Video
Communication
Complementary, 'non-ICT' qualifications can be found in several other Training Packages including:
CUF07 Screen and Media
ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts
CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design
BSB07 Business Services
Job Roles
Possible job titles include:
Audio/Video Engineer
Contract Manager - Multimedia
Digital Media Specialist
Game Development Producer
Games Developer
Interaction Media Developer
Multimedia Authoring Specialist
Multimedia Designer
Multimedia Developer
Multimedia Developer/Engineer
Multimedia Producer
Multimedia Programmer
Multimedia Specialist Producer
PC Games Programmer
Project Manager - Multimedia
PS2 Lead Programmer
Software Engineer Games
Software Support Engineer
Streaming Media Specialist
Web Designer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To attain the ICA50905 Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia) 19 units must be achieved:- 6 Core Units; plus
- 13 Elective Units
1. Core Units
Achieve 6 Core Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1111 | CUFDIG401A | Author interactive media | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0222 | ICAS5202B | Ensure privacy for users | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8234 | PSPPM502B | Manage complex projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0367 | ICPMM581B | Manage multimedia production | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0368 | ICPMM582B | Manage multimedia projects | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0406 | ICPPP411B | Undertake a complex design brief | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Cluster
Achieve 8 Elective Units from any of the ICA50905 Elective Cluster lists.
Note: the grouping of units into these clusters is for guidance only. It is not a requirement of this qualification that a complete cluster be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0053 | ICAB4219B | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C4209 | CUFMEM09A | Apply principles of game design to a multimedia product | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0268 | ICAA4058B | Apply skills in object-oriented design | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C4184 | CUFIMA03A | Create 2D digital animation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C4185 | CUFIMA04A | Create 3D digital animation | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C4186 | CUFIMA05A | Create 3D digital models and images | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C4114 | CUFANM01A | Develop and implement designs for animation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0043 | ICAB4075B | Use a library or pre-existing components | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Achieve 5 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- from the Elective Cluster units;
and/or
- elsewhere in the Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level (up to 3 units can be selected at Certificate IV level);
and/or
- preferred Training Packages at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia CUF01; Printing and Graphic Arts ICP05; Retail WRR02; Visual Arts, Craft and Design CUV03);
and/or
- any other Training Package (to a maximum of 2 units) at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level based on documented industry or enterprise needs.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0084 | ICAB5226B | Apply advanced object-oriented language skills | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0083 | ICAB5223B | Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0233 | ICAT4242B | Perform unit test for a class | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4204 | CUFMEM04A | Test a multimedia product | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4202 | CUFMEM01A | Use an authoring tool to create an interactive sequence | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C152 | ICA50599 | Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia Integration) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D575 | ICA50911 | Diploma of Digital Media Technologies | 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
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
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
