This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.

Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

• advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
• advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements
• back end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
• business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
• cloud architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans
• cloud engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks
• cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
• database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
• front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
• game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
• game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development
• systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
• systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions
• telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects.

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 = 20

6 core units plus

14 elective units, of which:

• at least 10 units must be selected from the elective units listed below
• up to 4 units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification.

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.

Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.

Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at the qualification end.

• Advanced networking
• Advanced programming
• Back end web development
• Business analysis
• Cloud architecture
• Cloud engineering
• Cyber security
• Database and data management
• Front end web development
• Game art and design
• Game programming
• Systems administration
• Systems analysis
• Telecommunications network engineering.

• Core units
• BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
• BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
• ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
• ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
• ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
• Elective units
• Group A Advanced Networking Specialisation
• ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
• ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
• ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
• ICTNWK546 Manage network security
• ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
• ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
• Group B Advanced programming specialisation
• ICTPRG535 Build advanced user interfaces
• ICTPRG547 Apply advanced programming skills in another language
• ICTPRG549 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
• ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
• ICTPRG556 Implement and use a model view controller framework
• Group C Back end web development specialisation
• ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites
• ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs
• ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
• ICTWEB522 Develop website information architecture
• ICTWEB525 Implement quality assurance process for websites
• Group D Business analysis specialisation
• ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
• ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions
• ICTSAD509 Produce ICT feasibility reports
• ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison
• ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
• Group E Cloud architect specialisation
• ICTCLD501 Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
• ICTCLD502 Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
• ICTCLD503 Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
• ICTCLD504 Improve cloud-based infrastructure
• Group F Cloud engineer specialisation
• ICTCLD505 Implement cloud infrastructure with code
• ICTCLD506 Implement virtual network in cloud environments
• ICTCLD507 Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms
• ICTCLD508 Manage infrastructure in cloud environments
• Group G Cyber security specialisation
• ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
• ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
• ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
• ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
• ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
• Group H Database and data management specialisation
• ICTDBS503 Create a data warehouse
• ICTDBS505 Monitor and improve knowledge management systems
• ICTDBS506 Design databases
• ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites
• ICTSAD502 Model data processes
• Group I Front end web development specialisation
• ICTICT530 Design user experience solutions
• ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites
• ICTWEB514 Create dynamic web pages
• ICTWEB518 Build a document using extensible markup language
• ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts
• ICTWEB520 Develop complex cascading style sheets
• Group J Game art and design specialisation
• ICTGAM539 Create and implement designs for 3-D games environments
• ICTGAM542 Animate 3-D characters for digital games
• ICTGAM543 Produce digital animation sequences
• ICTGAM545 Manage technical art and rigging in 3-D animations
• ICTGAM552 Create complex 3-D characters for games
• Group K Game programming specialisation
• ICTGAM423 Apply artificial intelligence in game development
• ICTGAM533 Create complex 3-D interactive games
• ICTGAM535 Develop complex 3-D software for games and interactive media
• ICTGAM537 Prepare games for different platforms and delivery modes
• ICTICT433 Build graphical user interfaces
• Group L Systems administration specialisation
• ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation
• ICTSAS512 Review and manage delivery of maintenance services
• ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems
• ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
• Group M Systems analysis specialisation
• ICTNWK548 Model preferred system solutions
• ICTSAD501 Model data objects
• ICTSAD502 Model data processes
• ICTSAS506 Update ICT system operational procedures
• ICTSAS520 Develop detailed test plans
• Group N Telecommunications network engineering specialisation
• ICTICT519 Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
• ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
• ICTNWK423 Manage network and data integrity
• ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
• ICTPMG505 Manage ICT projects
• ICTTEN519 Design network building projects
• Group O General electives
• Advanced IT Support
• ICTICT518 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
• ICTICT520 Confirm transition strategy for new systems
• ICTICT521 Select new technology supported business model
• ICTICT524 Determine ICT strategies and solutions for organisations
• ICTICT525 Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies
• ICTICT526 Verify client business requirements
• ICTICT528 Deploy smart contracts
• ICTICT533 Conduct quality audit of IT system design specifications
• ICTSAS519 Perform systems tests
• ICTSAS521 Perform integration tests
• ICTSAS522 Manage the testing process
• ICTSAS523 Perform stress and load tests on integrated platforms
• ICTSAS528 Review and develop ICT maintenance strategies
• ICTSAS529 Prioritise ICT change requests
• ICTSAS530 Use network tools
• Artificial Intelligence
• ICTAII401 Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
• ICTAII501 Automate work tasks using machine learning
• ICTAII502 Train and evaluate machine learning models
• ICTAII503 Build natural language processing models and pipelines
• Automation
• ICTAUT501 Manage robotic process automation
• Blockchain Solutions
• ICTICT527 Develop and maintain blockchain solutions
• Business Management
• BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
• ICTICT435 Create technical documentation
• ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
• ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements
• PSPPCM023 Manage strategic contracts
• ICTSAD510 Manage risks when implementing new technologies
• Cloud Computing
• ICTCLD509 Manage cloud identity and access
• ICTCLD510 Manage cloud threat detection systems
• ICTCLD511 Protect cloud infrastructure and data
• ICTCLD512 Respond to cloud security incidents
• ICTCLD513 Develop cloud-based microservices architecture using containers
• ICTCLD514 Create and test cloud-based serverless applications
• ICTCLD515 Build and deploy cloud-based applications using CI and CD pipelines
• Data Engineering
• ICTDAT501 Gather, analyse and verify data from different source inputs
• ICTDAT502 Conduct significance tests
• ICTDAT503 Use unsupervised learning for clustering
• Design
• CUADIG512 Design digital applications
• CUADIG513 Design e-learning resources
• CUADIG517 Design digital simulations
• CUAPHI524 Prepare digital images
• Digital Media
• CUAPOS411 Edit digital content for fast turnaround
• CUASOU417 Edit sound
• CUASOU504 Produce sound recordings
• ICTDMT407 Incorporate video assets into media presentations
• Gaming Development
• ICTGAM532 Create design concepts for digital games and 3-D media
• ICTGAM534 Manage interactive media productions
• ICTGAM536 Design interactive 3-D applications for scientific and mathematical modelling
• ICTGAM538 Manage testing of games and interactive media
• ICTGAM540 Design and create models for 3-D and digital effects environments
• ICTGAM541 Design and create advanced particles, fluids and bodies for 3-D digital effects
• ICTGAM544 Animate physical attributes of models and elements
• ICTGAM546 Create and combine 3-D digital games and components
• ICTGAM547 Create interactive 3-D environments for digital games
• ICTGAM548 Complete digital editing for 3-D and digital effects environments
• ICTGAM549 Collaborate in design of 3-D game levels and environments
• ICTGAM550 Integrate multiple data sources into interactive 3-D environments
• ICTGAM551 Apply digital texturing for the 3-D environment in digital games
• ICTGAM553 Integrate databases with online games
• ICTGAM554 Create games for mobile devices
• ICTGAM555 Analyse business opportunities in the digital games environments
• ICTGAM556 Develop and implement physics in 3-D digital games
• ICTGAM557 Complete compositing to create elements for 3-D and digital effects environments
• Internet of Things
• ICTIOT501 Install IT devices and networks
• ICTIOT502 Program IoT devices
• ICTIOT503 Design and test IoT devices and networks
• Networking
• ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies
• ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes
• ICTNWK539 Design and implement integrated server solutions
• ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
• ICTNWK542 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
• ICTNWK543 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
• ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
• ICTNWK545 Develop, implement and evaluate systems and applications security
• ICTNWK547 Manage system security on operational systems
• ICTNWK549 Design ICT security frameworks
• ICTNWK550 Design ICT system security controls
• ICTNWK551 Build decks using wireless markup language
• ICTNWK552 Install and configure network access storage devices
• ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
• ICTNWK554 Manage enterprise virtual computing environments
• ICTNWK556 Identify and resolve network problems
• ICTNWK558 Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments
• ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks
• ICTNWK561 Design enterprise wireless local area networks
• ICTNWK562 Configure internet gateways
• ICTNWK623 Manage ICT security
• Programming
• ICTPRG530 Manage projects using software management tools
• ICTPRG531 Prepare for application development using current methods
• ICTPRG532 Apply advanced object-oriented language skills
• ICTPRG533 Debug and monitor applications
• ICTPRG534 Deploy applications to production environments
• ICTPRG536 Design application architecture
• ICTPRG537 Implement security for applications
• ICTPRG538 Create mashups
• ICTPRG540 Maintain custom software
• ICTPRG541 Monitor and support data conversion to new ICT systems
• ICTPRG542 Review developed software
• ICTPRG543 Develop integration blueprint for ICT systems
• ICTPRG544 Install, test and evaluate pilot version of ICT systems
• ICTPRG545 Monitor system pilots
• ICTPRG548 Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications
• ICTPRG550 Perform ICT data conversions
• ICTPRG555 Implement object relational mapping framework for data persistence
• ICTPRG557 Develop applications using agile methods
• ICTPRG603 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications
• Project Management
• BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
• BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
• BSBPMG539 Manage project governance
• ICTICT529 Organise and lead agile projects
• ICTPMG505 Manage ICT projects
• Systems and Software Design
• ICTPRG546 Validate application designs against specifications
• ICTPRG551 Apply testing techniques for software development
• Telecommunications Network Engineering General
• ICTICT531 Test network using virtual instruments
• ICTPMG402 Schedule installation of customer premises equipment
• ICTPMG506 Prepare network project briefs
• ICTPRG605 Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications
• ICTSAS525 Develop and conduct client acceptance tests
• ICTSUS502 Install and test virtual infrastructure
• ICTTEN426 Design network projects
• ICTTEN520 Commission network equipment
• ICTTEN521 Integrate network systems and equipment
• ICTTEN522 Cut over new and replacement network equipment
• ICTTEN523 Locate, diagnose and rectify complex system equipment faults
• ICTTEN524 Diagnose and organise repair of complex equipment faults
• ICTTEN525 Install, configure and test local area network switches
• ICTTEN526 Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system
• ICTTEN527 Plan wireless mesh networks
• UEPOPS423 Plan a scheduled outage
• Telecommunications Network Engineering Networking
• ICTNWK555 Determine best-fit topologies for local networks
• ICTNWK628 Design and build integrated VoIP networks
• Telecommunications Network Engineering Optical Networks
• ICTOPN507 Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing optical networks
• ICTOPN508 Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical networks
• ICTOPN509 Plan for optical system upgrades
• ICTOPN510 Test and commission dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission systems
• ICTOPN511 Test performance of specialised optical devices
• ICTOPN512 Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices
• Telecommunications Network Engineering Radio Communications
• ICTCMP502 Conduct radio communications site audits
• ICTRFN504 Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements
• ICTRFN505 Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance
• ICTRFN506 Evaluate radio frequency signal coverage plots
• ICTRFN603 Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to cellular mobile networks
• Web Design and Development
• ICTWEB441 Produce basic client-side script
• ICTWEB452 Create a markup language document
• ICTWEB517 Create web-based programs
• ICTWEB521 Customise complex ICT content management systems
• ICTWEB523 Manage transactions using site server tools
• ICTWEB524 Analyse information and assign meta tags
• ICTWEB526 Implement and use web services
• ICTWEB527 Research and apply emerging web technology trends

Specialisations

As stated above, where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules at qualification outset can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed below.

The achievement of more than one specialisation may be indicated on the same testamur as follows:

• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Architecture)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Database and Data Management)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Analysis)
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering).

Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation

Advanced Networking

• Select all 6 elective units from Group A Advanced networking specialisation

Advanced Programming

• Select all 5 elective units from Group B Advanced programming specialisation

Back End Web Development

• Select all 5 elective units from Group C Back end web development specialisation

Business Analysis

• Select all 5 elective units from Group D Business analysis specialisation

Cloud Architecture

• Select all 4 elective units from Group E Cloud architect specialisation

Cloud Engineering

• Select all 4 elective units from Group F Cloud engineers specialisation

Cyber Security

• Select all 5 elective units from Group G Cyber security specialisation

Database and Data Management

• Select all 5 elective units from Group H Database and data management specialisation

Front End Web Development

• Select all 6 elective units from Group I Front end web development specialisation

Game Art and Design

• Select all 5 elective units from Group J Game art and design specialisation

Game Programming

• Select all 5 elective units from Group K Game programming specialisation

Systems Administration

• Select all 4 elective units from Group L Systems administration specialisation

Systems Analysis

• Select all 5 elective units from Group M Systems analysis specialisation

Telecommunications Network Engineering

• Select all 6 elective units from Group N Telecommunications network engineering specialisation.

No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to:

• ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology
• ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering
• ICT51115 Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design.