ICA60411 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Project Management
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Project Management
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage a range of information and communications technology (ICT) projects to meet customer requirements. Projects may cover a wide range of specialities, including software development, hardware procurement and implementation, network analysis and deployment, and web and/or system development.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
e-business project manager
ICT project manager
IT business manager
IT manager
IT procurement manager
IT program manager
quality assurance manager, IT projects
senior project manager.
Subjects
Total number of units = 15
6 core units plus
9 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 9 from the elective units listed below
up to 3 from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
ICAICT610A Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
The following example is designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but is in no way prescriptive.
ICAPMG608A Manage IT project systems implementation
ICAPRG602A Manage the development of technical solutions from business specifications
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving any ICA11 Diploma qualification or other relevant Diploma.
OR
with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior information technology and systems roles, including analyst or designer.
Pathways from the qualification
ICA11 Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications or other higher education sector qualifications.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
There is no link between this qualification and licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. However users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. There may be some alignment with industry standard certification competencies.
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication
articulating complex project scenarios in a clear and concise manner relevant to all levels of the organisation
researching, analysing and evaluating information from a range of sources
documenting information related to a project plan
writing and presenting complex reports for specific purposes using a range of methodologies and media
Teamwork
managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information
reviewing and managing project strategy with key stakeholders
Problem-solving
developing controls and contingencies to alleviate risks to the project
managing corrective action on system implementation breakdowns
managing a strategy for organisational change
planning for and managing potential and evolving threats
Initiative and enterprise
generating innovative ideas through the analysis of multiple sources of information and concepts
anticipating and responding to client business needs
Planning and organising
developing project plans and managing IT project quality
planning for controls and contingencies when designing project plans
Self-management
having accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving work outcomes
taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Learning
extending one’s knowledge of current industry-accepted hardware and software products and services
participating in learning and development opportunities
Technology
managing implementation of technical solutions from business specifications
