Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Information Technology
Certificate IV in Information Technology
ICT40120
BFF9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 03/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 09/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 02/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 21/07/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others.
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
database development: interpreting specifications, technical designs and flow charts, modifying software applications, constructing technical specifications from models and testing, and writing technical documents
database maintenance: managing, cleaning, storing and verifying organisational data, and evaluating compliance with internal and external data ethics regulations and legislation
gaming development: creating 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
networking: installing, configuring and testing networks and servers in organisations
programming: building, testing and applying basic object-oriented language skills, user interfaces and software developments
systems administration support: implementing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
web development: designing website layouts through textual and visual content transfer, search engine optimisation and simple markup language documents.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)- Seven (7) core units plus
- Thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- at least nine (9) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 3, 4 or 5.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at the qualification end.
- Database development
- Database maintenance
- Gaming development
- Networking
- Programming
- Systems administration support
- Web development
Specialisations
As stated above, where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules at qualification outset can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed below.
The achievement of more than one specialisation may be indicated on the same testamur as follows:
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Database Development)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Database Maintenance)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development).
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Database Development
- Select all five (5) elective units from Group A Database Development Specialisation
Database Maintenance
- Select all five (5) elective units from Group B Database Maintenance Specialisation
Gaming Development
- Select all six (6) elective units from Group C Gaming Development Specialisation
Networking
- Select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking Specialisation
Programming
- Select all five (5) elective units from Group E Programming Specialisation
Systems Administration Support
- Select all six (6) elective units from Group F Systems Administration Support Specialisation
Web Development
- Select all seven (7) elective units from Group G Web Development Specialisation
Pathways
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAE47 | BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBT27 | ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU08 | ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBO73 | BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ12 | ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBS62 | ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU17 | ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Database Development Specialisation
Select all five (5) elective units from Group A for the Database Development Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP92 | ICTDBS415 | Build a database | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBU92 | ICTDBS416 | Create basic relational databases | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ09 | ICTDBS413 | Determine database requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU90 | ICTDBS418 | Monitor and administer databases | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUT49 | ICTDBS407 | Monitor physical database implementation | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Database Maintenance Specialisation
Select all five (5) elective units from Group B for the Database Maintenance Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU96 | ICTDAT402 | Clean and verify data | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ03 | ICTDBS414 | Complete database backup and restore | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBU97 | ICTDAT401 | Evaluate organisational compliance with data ethics legislation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU91 | ICTDBS417 | Identify and resolve common database performance problems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBS89 | ICTPRG554 | Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Gaming Development Specialisation
Select all six (6) elective units from Group C for the Gaming Development Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU26 | ICTICT433 | Build graphical user interfaces | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBU79 | ICTGAM421 | Identify and apply games design and game play principles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU78 | ICTGAM420 | Produce interactive games | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBU73 | ICTGAM427 | Use 3-D software interface and toolsets | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUP49 | ICTGAM418 | Use simple modelling for animation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU74 | ICTGAM426 | Write narrative scripts for interactive games | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Networking Specialisation
Select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ06 | ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT77 | ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBT75 | ICTNWK424 | Install and operate small enterprise branch networks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT70 | ICTNWK429 | Install hardware to networks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS40 | ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAP96 | ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT76 | ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity | 80 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units: Programming Specialisation
Select all five (5) elective units from Group E for the Programming Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ05 | ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT16 | ICTPRG440 | Apply introductory programming skills in different languages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT19 | ICTPRG437 | Build a user interface | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT23 | ICTPRG433 | Test software developments | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBU10 | ICTICT449 | Use version control systems in development environments | 25 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units: Systems Administration Support Specialisation
Select all six (6) elective units from Group F for the Systems Administration Support Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU14 | ICTICT445 | Connect and configure devices and hardware components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS58 | ICTSAS436 | Evaluate ICT system status | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBS56 | ICTSAS438 | Implement maintenance procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBS52 | ICTSAS442 | Provide first-level remote help desk support | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBS53 | ICTSAS441 | Support ICT system software | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS51 | ICTSAS443 | Support operating system users and troubleshoot applications | 20 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G Elective Units: Web Development Specialisation
Select all seven (7) elective units from Group G for the Web Development Specialisation
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS35 | ICTWEB433 | Confirm accessibility of websites | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBS16 | ICTWEB452 | Create a markup language document | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAP93 | ICTWEB431 | Create and style simple markup language documents | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBS36 | ICTWEB432 | Design website layouts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS18 | ICTWEB450 | Evaluate and select a web hosting service | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OBS25 | ICTWEB443 | Implement search engine optimisations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBS34 | ICTWEB434 | Transfer content to websites | 20 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H General Electives
The remaining units may be chosen from Group H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ7 | ICT41015 | Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology | Qualification |
| AWE5 | ICT40915 | Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games | Qualification |
| AVZ6 | ICT40815 | Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies | Qualification |
| BEH4 | ICT40118 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |
| BEH0 | ICT40418 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| AVY7 | ICT40215 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Support | Qualification |
| BEH5 | ICT40518 | Certificate IV in Programming | Qualification |
| AWE7 | ICT40315 | Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies | Qualification |
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