ICA40305 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) (Administration)

Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: ICA05 Information and Communication Technology
TAFE Course No: 19008
Nominal Hours: 660

This course provides basic skills in the administration and maintenance of a website. You will learn about the management of websites, corporate intranets and extranets.

You will also develop skills in website security. This course provides a natural progression into the ICA50605 Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development).

Career Opportunities: Administrator of a website.

Articulation: This course provides a pathway to achievement of competencies required to receive the ICA40305 Certificate IV in Information Technology as defined in the nationally endorsed Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05. There are several vendor courses that may be integrated into this qualification. When you finish this course, you may be eligible for advanced standing in several IT Diploma level courses including ICA50605 Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development), ICA50305 Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) and ICA50505 Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development). When you finish this course you will be eligible to do the ICA40205 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Support) specialising in Database Administration.

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent).

Modules/Units
Core:
BSBCMN106A	Follow workplace safety procedures
BSBCMN304A	Contribute to personal skill development and learning
CUSADM08A	Address copyright requirements
ICAA4041A	Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAB4135A	Create a simple mark-up language document to specification
ICAB4220A	Create scripts for networking
ICAB4225A	Automate processes
ICAD2012A	Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAD4043A	Develop and present a feasibility report
ICAD4217A	Create technical documentation
ICAI3101A	Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4189A	Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards
ICAS4191A	Maintain website performance
ICAS4200A	Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports
ICAS4201A	Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
ICAT4184A	Ensure site usability for full range of users
ICAT4185A	Create a website testing procedure
ICAT4186A	Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites
ICAT4194A	Ensure basic website security
ICAT4221A	Locate equipment, system and software faults
ICAU1128A	Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005A	Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006A	Operate computing packages
ICAU2013A	Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231A	Use computer operating system
ICAU4205A	Select and employ software and hardware tools
ICAW2001A	Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002A	Communicate in the workplace
ICAW4214A	Maintain ethical conduct
PSPPM402B	Manage simple projects
Elective:
19008A	Technical tutorial support
8999A	Tutorial support
CUFMEM07A	Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia product
ICAA4142A	Design a website to meet technical requirements
ICAA4233A	Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAB4137A	Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages
ICAB4169A	Use development software & IT tools to build a basic website
ICAB4171A	Develop cascading style sheets
ICAD3218A	Create user documentation
ICAD4190A	Maintain information standards
ICAD4198A	Develop guidelines for up-loading information to a website
ICAI3020A	Install and optimise operating system software
ICAS3024A	Provide basic system administration
ICAS3032A	Provide network systems administration
ICAS3234A	Care for computer hardware
ICAS4108A	Complete database backup and recovery
ICAS4113A	Identify and resolve common database performance problems
ICAS4124A	Monitor and administer network security
ICAS4125A	Monitor and administer a database
ICAT3025A	Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAT3025A	Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAT4183A	Confirm accessibility of website for people with special needs
ICAU1129A	Operate a word processing application
ICAU1130A	Operate a spreadsheet application
ICAU1131A	Operate database application
ICAU1133A	Send & retrieve information using web browsers & email
ICAU4207A	Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 2 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - contact the campus on (02) 6659 3600.
Great Lakes -contact Ken Morrison on (02) 6555 0600.

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 1 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Great Lakes - Part-time day, 2 days per week, flexible delivery and
or
Online study.
Contact Ken Morrison on (02) 6555 0600 for more information.