Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)
ICA40705
C865
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 examining existing systems and designing or modifying them to suit changing user needs. Graduates at this level would most likely work as part of a project team. The qualification has a strong ICT base but provides the potential for inclusion of up to 30 per cent of the total required units from other packages such as BSB07 Business Services Training Package.
Job Roles
The qualification is designed to provide an individual with basic technical skills for a 'junior' business or systems analysis and design position.
Possible job titles include:
IT Analyst
IT Architect
IT Designer
Systems Analyst
System Designer
Prerequisite Requirements
A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:
Code and title
Prerequisite units required
ICAB4060B Identify physical database requirements
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To attain the ICA40705 Certificat IV in Information Technology (System Analysis and Design) 22 units must be achieved.- 15 Core Units; plus
- 7 Elective Units
1. Core Units
Achieve 15 Core Units.
2. Elective Units
Achieve 4 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate III [maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma level);
and/or
- preferred Training Packages, Business Services BSB01 and/or Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia CUF01 and/or Visual Arts, Craft and Design CUV03 (maximum of 3 units at Certificate IV or Diploma level).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0198 | ICAS4108B | Complete database back-up and recovery | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0199 | ICAS4109B | Evaluate system status | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0206 | ICAS4125B | Monitor and administer a database | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0194 | ICAS4023B | Provide one-to-one instruction | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Achieve 3 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- any of the above core or elective sources;
and/or
any other Training Package (up to a maximum 2 units and at Certificate IV or Diploma level) based on documented industry or enterprise need
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0208 | ICAS4134B | Provide first-level remote help desk support | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0266 | ICAW4027B | Relate to clients on a business level | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5388 | ICTCC121A | Use an enterprise information system | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C126 | ICA40799 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D563 | ICA40711 | Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design | 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
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