Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Software Development

Diploma of Software Development

Qualification
National Code:
ICT50718
State Code:
BEG8
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0201 - Computer Science
Original TGA Release Date
30/01/2019
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
655
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
VET Act Conditions
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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 be competent in programming and software development.

A person with this qualification would create new software products to meet an initial project brief or customise existing software products to meet customer needs.

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 = sixteen (16)
- ten (10) core units plus
- six (6) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to six (6) 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 Diploma or Advanced 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
OAQ10 ICTPRG532 Apply advanced object-oriented language skills 80 Unit of competency
AUW10 ICTPRG523 Apply advanced programming skills in another language 80 Unit of competency
AUV94 ICTPRG527 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills 50 Unit of competency
AUV62 ICTPRG418 Apply intermediate programming skills in another language 60 Unit of competency
AUV95 ICTPRG529 Apply testing techniques for software development 40 Unit of competency
AUU49 ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment 40 Unit of competency
AUV76 ICTPRG503 Debug and monitor applications 40 Unit of competency
AUV81 ICTPRG504 Deploy an application to a production environment 40 Unit of competency
AUV75 ICTPRG502 Manage a project using software management tools 60 Unit of competency
AUV98 ICTPRG520 Validate an application design against specifications 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) units may 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
AUU46 ICTICT403 Apply software development methodologies 20 Unit of competency
AUV68 ICTPRG505 Build advanced user interface 60 Unit of competency
AUV85 ICTPRG509 Build using rapid application development 35 Unit of competency
AUV78 ICTPRG513 Coordinate the build phase of an ICT system 20 Unit of competency
AUW00 ICTPRG604 Create cloud computing services 60 Unit of competency
AUV77 ICTPRG508 Create mashups 50 Unit of competency
AUV83 ICTPRG506 Design application architecture 40 Unit of competency
AUW04 ICTPRG601 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications 80 Unit of competency
AUW51 ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison 20 Unit of competency
AUU63 ICTICT509 Gather data to identify business requirements 30 Unit of competency
AUU59 ICTICT514 Identify and manage the implementation of current industry specific technologies 60 Unit of competency
AUV80 ICTPRG507 Implement security for applications 50 Unit of competency
AUV74 ICTPRG510 Maintain custom software 35 Unit of competency
AUV39 ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects 80 Unit of competency
OAQ00 ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation 25 Unit of competency
AUW15 ICTSAD501 Model data objects 30 Unit of competency
AUW01 ICTSAD502 Model data processes 30 Unit of competency
AUV10 ICTNWK514 Model preferred system solutions 35 Unit of competency
OAP99 ICTPRG531 Prepare for application development using current methods 25 Unit of competency
AUV90 ICTPRG512 Prepare for the build phase of an ICT system 20 Unit of competency
AUW08 ICTSAD506 Produce a feasibility report 30 Unit of competency
AUV92 ICTPRG515 Review developed software 25 Unit of competency
AUU56 ICTICT503 Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE6 ICT50715 Diploma of Software Development Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG0 ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information