Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Programming
Certificate IV in Programming
ICT40518
BEH5
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 30/01/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to develop basic programming skills in the most commonly used programming languages.
An individual with this qualification could work as an assistant programmer in a team of software developers, or as a support programmer to senior programmers or systems analysts.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18)- ten (10) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- up to eight (8) from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUV60 | ICTPRG419 | Analyse software requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ05 | ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV79 | ICTPRG414 | Apply introductory programming skills in another language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV53 | ICTPRG402 | Apply query language | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV61 | ICTPRG415 | Apply skills in object-oriented design | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUV52 | ICTPRG405 | Automate processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUV50 | ICTPRG410 | Build a user interface | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUU49 | ICTICT418 | Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUV67 | ICTPRG403 | Develop data-driven applications | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV58 | ICTPRG404 | Test applications | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Eight (8) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWF2 | ICT40515 | Certificate IV in Programming | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFF9 | ICT40120 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
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