This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are competent in a range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles, including animation, basic cloud computing, basic cyber awareness, digital media skills, generalist IT support services, networking, programming, systems and web development.

Individuals who work in these fields apply broad sets of skills, including foundational knowledge in critical thinking and customer service skills, to support a range of technologies, processes, procedures, policies, people and clients in a variety of work contexts.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Total number of units = 12

6 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

• at least 4 units must be selected from the elective units listed below
• up to 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 2, 3 or 4.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

• Core units
• BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
• BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
• BSBXTW301 Work in a team
• ICTICT313 Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
• ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
• ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients
• Elective units
• Group A Animation
• CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations
• CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations
• ICTDMT405 Produce interactive animations
• ICTGAM304 Develop three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games
• ICTGAM305 Apply simple textures and shading to three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games
• ICTGAM306 Review and apply traditional animation principles
• Group B Basic Cloud Computing
• ICTCLD301 Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
• ICTCLD401 Configure cloud services
• Group C Basic Cyber Security Awareness
• BSBXCS301 Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats
• BSBXCS302 Identify and report online security threats
• BSBXCS401 Maintain security of digital devices
• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
• BSBXCS403 Contribute to cyber security threat assessments
• BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
• BSBXCS405 Contribute to cyber security incident responses
• ICTSAS214 Protect devices from spam and destructive software
• ICTSAS215 Protect and secure information assets
• ICTSAS440 Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
• Group D Digital Media
• CUADIG211 Maintain interactive content
• CUADIG303 Produce and prepare photo images
• CUADIG304 Create visual design components
• CUADIG311 Prepare video assets
• CUADIG312 Author interactive sequences
• CUAPOS211 Perform basic vision and sound editing
• CUASOU212 Perform basic sound editing
• Group E Generalist IT Support
• BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
• ICTICT219 Interact and resolve queries with ICT clients
• ICTICT221 Identify and use specific industry standard technologies
• ICTICT222 Research and share ICT solutions for Indigenous users
• ICTICT310 Identify and use industry specific technologies
• ICTICT314 Connect internal hardware components
• ICTSAS212 Record the requirements of client support requests
• ICTSAS308 Run standard diagnostic tests
• ICTSAS309 Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software
• ICTSAS311 Maintain computer hardware
• Group F IT Work Ready Skills
• ICPDMT3460 Incorporate video into multimedia presentations
• ICTICT215 Operate digital media technology packages
• ICTICT216 Design and create basic organisational documents
• ICTICT309 Create ICT user documentation
• ICTICT311 Customise packaged software applications
• ICTICT312 Use advanced features of applications
• ICTICT316 Implement new technology
• ICTICT318 Validate test cases and develop proof of concepts
• ICTPMG301 Contribute as part of an IT project management team
• ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
• Group G Networking
• ICTNWK307 Provide network systems administration
• ICTNWK308 Determine and action network problems
• ICTNWK309 Configure and administer network operating systems
• ICTNWK310 Administer network peripherals
• ICTNWK311 Install and test network protocols
• Group H Programming
• ICTICT438 Select, configure and deploy software and hardware testing tools
• ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
• ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
• Group I Systems
• ICTICT213 Use computer operating systems and hardware
• ICTICT214 Operate application software packages
• ICTICT315 Implement system software changes
• ICTICT317 Maintain standard operating environments
• ICTSAS210 Update and maintain hardware, software and documentation inventories
• ICTSAS211 Develop solutions for basic ICT malfunctions and problems
• ICTSAS213 Maintain the integrity of ICT systems
• ICTSAS216 Maintain ICT equipment and replace consumables
• ICTSAS217 Connect a home based local wireless network
• ICTSAS310 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
• ICTSAS312 Provide basic system administration
• Group J Web Development
• ICTWEB304 Build simple web pages
• ICTWEB305 Produce digital images for the web
• ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media
• ICTWEB431 Create and style simple markup language documents

No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to:

• ICT30118 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology.