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RPL for Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

RPL for the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICA60111) is ideal for those who provide a high level information and communications technology and who hold senior ICT roles within organisations. In working with Get Qualified Australia and our RTO partners, candidates can utilise Skills Recognition in order to quickly achieve this qualification. Continue reading for more information on the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology and RPL.

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology - ICA60111

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals to provide high level information and communications technology (ICT), process improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior ICT roles within organisations. The qualification builds on a base core of management competencies, with specialist and general elective choices to suit particular ICT and business needs, especially in the areas of knowledge management and systems development.

Job roles 

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• knowledge management analyst
• knowledge manager
• manager, IT infrastructure solutions
• business development manager
• software manager.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

• Total number of units = 16 

• 5 core units  plus

• 11 elective units,  of which:

• 5 units must be from one of the following specialist elective groups:

• Group A Knowledge management
• Group B Systems development

• of the remaining units:

• up to 6 units may be from the specialist elective groups below or from Group C general elective units
• up to 3 units may be from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level or above.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units 

Elective units 

Specialist elective units 

Group A Knowledge management 

Group B Systems development 

General elective units 

Group C 

Licencing 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 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.

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification 

Communication

• articulating complex scenarios in a clear, concise manner relevant to all levels of an organisation
• researching, analysing and evaluating information from a range of sources
• writing and presenting complex reports for specific business purposes using a range of methodologies and media

Teamwork

• managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information
• reviewing strategy with key stakeholders

Problem-solving

• developing controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats
• taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns
• implementing a change management strategy for an organisation
• managing evolving complex scenarios of access and security

Initiative and enterprise

• developing new strategies, criteria, applications, knowledge and procedures
• generating innovative ideas through the analysis of multiple sources of information and concepts
• anticipating and responding to client business needs

Planning and organising

• managing the execution of complex project plans
• planning for controls and contingencies when designing systems

Self-management

• taking 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

• keeping abreast of current industry-accepted practices, and hardware and software products, including broad knowledge of their security features and capabilities
• engaging in peer professional development activities

Technology

• managing implementation of technology needs
• assessing the technological capability of various products against architecture requirements and deciding on the best IT solution
• estimating current and future capacity against a client's future requirements and devising and implementing a business strategy to suit

Pathway Information

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 or systems roles, including analyst or designer.

Pathways from the qualification

ICA11 Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications or other higher education sector qualifications.