ICA40705 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: ICA05 Information and Communication Technology
TAFE Course No: 19030
Nominal Hours: 960
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to become competent in examining existing IT systems and designing or modifying them to suit changing user needs.
You will develop skills in determining client business needs, determining and using appropriate development methodologies and developing detailed technical designs. You will also identify physical database requirements, build databases and use structured query languages (SQL) to develop database structures and manipulate data. Graduates at this level would most likely work as part of a project team.
Career Opportunities: IT analyst, IT architect, IT designer, systems analyst, system designer.
Articulation: This course provides a pathway to achievement of competencies required to receive ICA40705 Certificate IV in Information Technology (System Analysis and Design). There are several vendor courses that may be integrated into this qualification. When you complete this course, you may be eligible for advanced standing in ICA50805 Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design), TAFE course no: 19013 and ICA50305 Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration), TAFE course no: 19015.
Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent).
| Modules/Units | |
| Core: | |
| BSBCMN106A | Follow workplace safety procedures |
| BSBCMN304A | Contribute to personal skill development and learning |
| ICAA4041A | Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
| ICAA4233A | Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
| ICAB4059A | Develop detailed technical design |
| ICAB4060A | Identify physical database requirements |
| ICAB4136A | Use SQL to create database structures and manipulate data |
| ICAB4170A | Build a database |
| ICAB4225A | Automate processes |
| ICAD2012A | Design organisational documents using computing packages |
| ICAD4043A | Develop and present a feasibility report |
| ICAD4217A | Create technical documentation |
| ICAP4037A | Contribute to the development of a strategy plan |
| 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 |
| ICAW2001A | Work effectively in an IT environment |
| ICAW2002A | Communicate in the workplace |
| ICAW4026A | Coordinate and maintain work teams |
| ICAW4214A | Maintain ethical conduct |
| PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects |
| Elective: | |
| 19030A | Technical tutorial support |
| 8999A | Tutorial support |
| BSBEBUS501A | Evaluate e-business opportunities |
| ICAA4058A | Apply skills in object-oriented design |
| ICAA5046A | Model preferred system solutions |
| ICAA5050A | Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications |
| ICAA5056A | Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans |
| ICAA5139A | Design a database |
| ICAA5153A | Model data objects |
| ICAA5154A | Model data processes |
| ICAA5158A | Translate business needs into technical requirements |
| ICAD3218A | Create user documentation |
| ICAP5039A | Match the IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise |
| ICAS3031A | Provide advice to clients |
| ICAT5077A | Develop detailed test plan |
| ICAU1129A | Operate a word processing application |
| ICAU1130A | Operate a spreadsheet application |
| ICAU1131A | Operate database application |
| ICAU1133A | Send & retrieve information using web browsers & email |
| NSWTICA401A | IT work placement AQF 4 |
| NSWTICA402A | IT portfolio AQF4 |
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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 Linda Alfred on (02) 6659 3600.
Semester 1 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus - For Trainees. For more information please call (02) 6659 3000 or 131 601.
