Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Database Design and Development

Diploma of Database Design and Development

Qualification
National Code:
ICA50511
State Code:
D571
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Original TGA Release Date
07/11/2013
Approved Date
17/11/2011
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
685
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 skills and knowledge for an individual to be effective in the design and development of ICT database systems. The qualification builds on a base core of design and development competencies with elective choices covering business needs analysis, quality assurance and project management.

Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
assistant database designer
assistant database developer
assistant database specialist.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- nine (9) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- seven (7) must be from the elective units listed below
- up to four (4) from elsewhere in ICA11 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 nine (9) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8024 ICAPRG509A Build using rapid application development 35 Unit of competency
D7879 ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment 40 Unit of competency
D7776 ICADBS502A Design a database 50 Unit of competency
D7885 ICAICT502A Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications 40 Unit of competency
D3424 ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects 50 Unit of competency
D8107 ICASAD501A Model data objects 30 Unit of competency
D8108 ICASAD502A Model data processes 30 Unit of competency
D7964 ICANWK514A Model preferred system solutions 35 Unit of competency
D8012 ICAPRG425A Use structured query language 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least seven (7) 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
D8016 ICAPRG501A Apply advanced object-oriented language skills 80 Unit of competency
D8035 ICAPRG523A Apply advanced programming skills in another language 80 Unit of competency
D8020 ICAPRG505A Build advanced user interface 60 Unit of competency
D8151 ICAWEB502A Create dynamic web pages 30 Unit of competency
D8018 ICAPRG503A Debug and monitor applications 40 Unit of competency
D8019 ICAPRG504A Deploy an application to a production environment 40 Unit of competency
D8089 ICASAS502A Establish and maintain client user liaison 20 Unit of competency
D7892 ICAICT509A Gather data to identify business requirements 30 Unit of competency
D7896 ICAICT514A Identify and manage the implementation of current industry-specific technologies 60 Unit of competency
D8022 ICAPRG507A Implement security for applications 50 Unit of competency
D7778 ICADBS504A Integrate database with a website 25 Unit of competency
D7927 ICAPMG606A Manage IT project quality 40 Unit of competency
D7921 ICAPMG501A Manage IT projects 80 Unit of competency
D7894 ICAICT511A Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise 25 Unit of competency
D8026 ICAPRG511A Monitor and support data conversion to new IT system 10 Unit of competency
D8029 ICAPRG514A Prepare for software development using rapid application development 25 Unit of competency
D8112 ICASAD506A Produce a feasibility report 30 Unit of competency
D3491 ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications 45 Unit of competency
D8092 ICASAS505A Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans 30 Unit of competency
D8030 ICAPRG515A Review developed software 25 Unit of competency
WG940 ICAICT423A Select cloud storage strategies 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C871 ICA50505 Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA1 ICT50515 Diploma of Database Design and Development Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information