Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 7:16 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Qualification
National Code:
ICA40411
State Code:
D560
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0201 - Computer Science
Original TGA Release Date
07/11/2013
Approved Date
29/09/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
660
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/11/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and manage small scale networks, either as an independent network support technician or as part of a team.

Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
network support
network operations support
network operations technician
network technician
network support technician.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- eight (8) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- six (6) units must be from the elective units listed below
- the remaining units may be from the elective units below or from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7879 ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment 40 Unit of competency
D7863 ICAICT401A Determine and confirm client business requirements 35 Unit of competency
D7937 ICANWK402A Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT 50 Unit of competency
D7936 ICANWK401A Install and manage a server 20 Unit of competency
D3466 ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network 45 Unit of competency
D7939 ICANWK404A Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network 60 Unit of competency
D7938 ICANWK403A Manage network and data integrity 40 Unit of competency
WE721 BSBWHS304A Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least six (6) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7865 ICAICT403A Apply software development methodologies 20 Unit of competency
D0646 BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
D7940 ICANWK405A Build a small wireless local area network 20 Unit of competency
D7943 ICANWK408A Configure a desktop environment 40 Unit of competency
D7947 ICANWK412A Create network documentation 40 Unit of competency
D7944 ICANWK409A Create scripts for networking 40 Unit of competency
D7870 ICAICT408A Create technical documentation 20 Unit of competency
D7946 ICANWK411A Deploy software to networked computers 35 Unit of competency
D3470 ICTTEN4211A Design, install and configure an internetwork 85 Unit of competency
WB919 BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
WG943 ICANWK419A Identify and use current virtualisation technologies 35 Unit of competency
D7878 ICAICT417A Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards 60 Unit of competency
D3469 ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches 85 Unit of competency
D7942 ICANWK407A Install and configure client-server applications and services 40 Unit of competency
D3468 ICTTEN4202A Install and test a radio frequency identification system 45 Unit of competency
D3421 ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software 45 Unit of competency
D3420 ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware 55 Unit of competency
D3419 ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks 55 Unit of competency
D7945 ICANWK410A Install hardware to a network 40 Unit of competency
D3422 ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for power over ethernet 55 Unit of competency
D3488 ICTTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch 55 Unit of competency
D3467 ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router 55 Unit of competency
D7941 ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security 50 Unit of competency
D8087 ICASAS426A Locate and troubleshoot IT equipment, system and software faults 40 Unit of competency
WG940 ICAICT423A Select cloud storage strategies 35 Unit of competency
D7920 ICAPMG401A Support small scale IT projects 60 Unit of competency
D3370 ICTOPN4116A Use advanced optical test equipment 45 Unit of competency
D8012 ICAPRG425A Use structured query language 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C862 ICA40405 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG1 ICT40415 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking Qualification
VET Info Notes
In version 2 (7 November 2013) the CORE 'OHS' unit was replaced with an 'WHS'
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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