ICA40705 - Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)

Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in examining existing systems and designing or modifying them to suit changing user needs. Graduates at this level would most likely work as part of a project team. The qualification has a strong ICT base but provides the potential for inclusion of up to 30 per cent of the total required units from other packages such as BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

Job Roles

The qualification is designed to provide an individual with basic technical skills for a 'junior' business or systems analysis and design position.

Possible job titles include:

IT Analyst

IT Architect

IT Designer

Systems Analyst

System Designer

Prerequisite Requirements

A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:

Code and title	Prerequisite units required
ICAB4060B Identify physical database requirements	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data	ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

Subjects

Qualification Structure

To attain the ICA40705 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design) 22 units must be achieved:

15 core units; plus

7 elective units

Achieve 15 Core Units

Core

add topic BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning

add topic ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

add topic ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies

add topic ICAB4059B Develop detailed technical design

add topic ICAB4060B Identify physical database requirements

add topic ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data

add topic ICAB4170B Build a database

add topic ICAB4225B Automate processes

add topic ICAD4043B Develop and present a feasibility report

add topic ICAD4217B Create technical documentation

add topic ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan

add topic ICAT4221B Locate equipment, system and software faults

add topic ICAW4026B Coordinate and maintain work teams

add topic ICAW4214B Maintain ethical conduct

add topic PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Achieve 4 Elective Units from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)

ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package (at Certificate III (maximum of 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma); and/or

preferred Training Packages, BSB07 Business Services and/or CUF07 Screen and Media and/or CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design (maximum of 3 units at Certificate IV or Diploma)

Achieve 3 Elective Units from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)

any of the above elective sources; and/or

any other Training Package (up to a maximum 2 units and at Certificate IV or Diploma) based on documented industry or enterprise needs

Pathways...

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Licensing Information

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary

ICA40705 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Junior Analyst. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill	Industry requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	determining and confirming client business expectations and needs documenting system requirements and problems recording client responses
Teamwork	exchanging messages with other project members and actively participating in IT community activities scheduling feedback meetings to discuss reports and possible next actions with stakeholders
Problem Solving	using project project planning skills to set benchmarks and scope, such as contributing to the identification of business strategy, vision, goals and objectives and confirming that the proposed project will come in on time and within budget
Initiative and Enterprise	transferring and applying theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Planning and Organising	contributing to the development of a strategic plan
Self-management	taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards working within the Australian Computer Society code of ethics regarding security, legal, moral and ethical issues
Learning	maintaining knowledge of tools and software applications and the goods and services provided obtaining client evaluation and feedback providing one-to-one instruction for clients and users
Technology	selecting and using software and hardware diagnostic tools, including for multimedia contexts and automated testing environments