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Executive summary

It builds on the consultations undertaken by PwC’s Skills for Australia in the Cases for Change for these projects, which were submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) in June 2018 (Project 2) and December 2018 (Project 3). These projects were later combined by the ICT Industry Reference Committee (IRC) to ensure streamlining of unit content, Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment, and minimisation of duplication.

The Case for Endorsement articulates the issues associated with the qualifications within the scope of the review, including learner outcomes not being to industry standard, structural industry changes not represented, and there being overlap of qualifications and duplication of units.

	Creating flexibility within the training package through specialisations, elective units and skill sets to meet rapidly changing job roles, workplace and industry needs; Modifying core units across Certificate III to Advanced Diploma qualifications;

Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)

PwC’s Skills for Australia i

Contents

Names of allocated Industry Reference Committees (IRCs)
Information and Communications Industry Reference Committee (ICT IRC)

Name of Skills Service Organisation (SSO)
PwC’s Skills for Australia

Key to mapping tables below

Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)
PwC’s Skills for Australia 1

		New Code		Mapping

ICT80115	Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Strategic Management	ICT60120		NE
272 updated units of competency to be submitted for endorsement
ICTDBS403				E
ICTDBS404		ICTDBS417	Identify and resolve common database performance problems	E
ICTDBS409				E
ICTDBS501		ICTDBS505	Monitor and improve knowledge management systems	E
ICTDBS502				E
ICTDBS504		ICTDBS507	Integrate databases with websites	E
ICTDBS601				E
ICTDBS602		ICTDBS605	Develop knowledge management strategies	E
ICTDBS603				E
ICTDMT401		ICTDMT404	Create visual design components for digital media	E
ICTDMT402				E
ICTDMT403		ICTDMT406	Produce and edit digital images	E
ICTGAM401				E
ICTGAM402		ICTGAM421	Identify and apply games design and game play principles	E
ICTGAM403				E
ICTGAM404		ICTGAM423	Apply artificial intelligence in game development	E
ICTGAM405				E
ICTGAM406		ICTGAM425	Create visual design components in interactive games	E
ICTGAM407				E
ICTGAM408		ICTGAM427	Use 3-D software interface and toolsets	E
ICTGAM409				E
ICTGAM410		ICTGAM429	Develop 3-D components for interactive games	E
ICTGAM412				E
ICTGAM413		ICTGAM431	Design and create 3-D digital models	E
ICTGAM414				E
ICTGAM416		ICTGAM433	Prepare and complete image rendering processes	E
ICTGAM501				E
ICTGAM503		ICTGAM533	Create complex 3-D interactive games	E
ICTGAM504				E
ICTGAM507		ICTGAM535	Develop complex 3-D software for games and interactive media	E
ICTGAM508		ICTGAM535		E
ICTGAM509				E
ICTGAM510	Prepare games for different platforms and delivery modes	ICTGAM537		E
ICTGAM511				E
ICTGAM512	Create and implement designs for a 3-D games environment	ICTGAM539		E
ICTGAM514				E
ICTGAM515	Design and create advanced particles, fluids and bodies for 3-D digital effects	ICTGAM541		E
ICTGAM516				E
ICTGAM517	Produce a digital animation sequence	ICTGAM543		E
ICTGAM518				E
ICTGAM519	Manage technical art and rigging in 3-D animation	ICTGAM545		E
ICTGAM520				E
ICTGAM521	Create interactive 3-D environments for digital games	ICTGAM547		E

		New Code	New Title	Mapping

			Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies	E
	Verify client business requirements	ICTICT526		E
			Develop ICT strategic business plans	E
ICTICT602				E
	Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies	ICTICT613		E
			Identify and implement business innovation	E
ICTICT605				E
	Develop communities of practice	ICTICT616		E
			Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies	E
ICTICT610				E
	Develop cloud computing strategies for a business	ICTCLD601		E
ICTNWK301				E
ICTNWK302	Determine and action network problems	ICTNWK308		E
ICTNWK303				E
ICTNWK304	Administer network peripherals	ICTNWK310		E
ICTNWK305				E
ICTNWK306	Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services	ICTCLD301		E
ICTNWK401				E
ICTNWK403	Manage network and data integrity	ICTNWK423		E
ICTTEN511		ICTNWK423		E
ICTNWK404			Install and operate small enterprise branch networks	E
ICTNWK405	Build a small wireless local area network			E
ICTNWK407			Install and configure client-server applications and services	E
ICTNWK408	Configure a desktop environment			E
ICTNWK409			Create scripts for networking	E
ICTNWK410	Install hardware to a network			E
ICTNWK411			Deploy software to networked computers	E
ICTNWK412	Create network documentation			E
ICTNWK417			Build an enterprise wireless network	E
ICTNWK418	Implement backbone technologies in a local area network			E
ICTNWK419			Identify and implement industry standard virtualisation technologies	E
ICTNWK502	Implement secure encryption technologies			E
ICTNWK503			Install and maintain valid authentication processes	E
ICTNWK504	Design and implement an integrated server solution			E
ICTNWK505			Design, build and test network servers	E
ICTTEN514	Install, configure and test a server		Design, build and test network servers	E
ICTNWK506				E
ICTNWK507		ICTNWK542	Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers	E
ICTNWK508				E
ICTNWK509		ICTNWK544	Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks	E
ICTNWK510				E
ICTNWK511		ICTNWK546	Manage network security	E
ICTTEN811		ICTNWK546	Manage network security	E
ICTNWK513				E

Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)

PwC’s Skills for Australia 4

PwC’s Skills for Australia 5

Current		New Code		Mapping

ICTPRG503		ICTPRG533	Debug and monitor applications	E
ICTPRG504				E
ICTPRG505		ICTPRG535	Build advanced user interfaces	E
ICTPRG506				E
ICTPRG507		ICTPRG537	Implement security for applications	E
ICTPRG508				E
ICTPRG510		ICTPRG540	Maintain custom software	E
ICTPRG511				E
ICTPRG515		ICTPRG542	Review developed software	E
ICTPRG516				E
ICTPRG517		ICTPRG544	Install, test and evaluate pilot version of ICT systems	E
ICTPRG518				E
ICTPRG520		ICTPRG546	Validate application designs against specifications	E
ICTPRG523				E
ICTPRG524		ICTPRG548	Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications	E
ICTPRG527				E
ICTPRG528		ICTPRG550	Perform ICT data conversions	E
ICTPRG529				E
ICTPRG601		ICTPRG603	Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications	E
ICTPRG602				E
ICTTEN516				E
ICTPRG604	Create cloud computing services	ICTPRG614		E
ICTSAD401				E
ICTSAD504	Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions	ICTSAD507	Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions	E
ICTSAD505				E
ICTSAD506		ICTSAD509	Produce ICT feasibility reports	E
ICTSAD601				E
ICTSAD603		ICTSAD609	Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment	E
ICTSAD606				E
ICTSAD607		ICTSAD611	Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions	E
ICTSAS201				E
ICTSAS202		ICTSAS211	Develop solutions for basic ICT malfunctions and problems	E
ICTSAS204				E
ICTSAS205		ICTSAS213	Maintain ICT system integrity	E
ICTSAS206				E
ICTSAS207		ICTSAS215	Protect and secure information assets	E
ICTSAS208				E
ICTSAS209		ICTSAS217	Connect a home based local wireless network	E
ICTSAS306				E
ICTSAS307		ICTSAS310	Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network	E
ICTSAS406				E
ICTSAS410		ICTSAS432	Identify and resolve client ICT problems	E
ICTSAS411			Update ICT client support procedures and assist with policy development	E
ICTSAS412			Action change requests and present updated ICT system to clients	NE
ICTSAS413	Manage resolution of system faults on a live system			E
ICTSAS414			Evaluate ICT system status	E

Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)

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Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)

		New Code		Mapping

ICTWEB429	Create a markup language document to specification			E
ICTWEB501			Build dynamic websites	E
ICTWEB502	Create dynamic web pages			E
ICTWEB503			Create web-based programs	E
ICTWEB504	Build a document using extensible markup language			E
ICTWEB505			Develop complex web page layouts	E
ICTWEB506	Develop complex cascading style sheets			E
ICTWEB507			Customise complex ICT content management systems	E
ICTWEB508	Develop website information architecture			E
ICTWEB509			Manage transactions using site server tools	E
ICTWEB510	Analyse information and assign meta tags			E
ICTWEB511			Implement quality assurance process for websites	E
ICTWEB515	Implement and use web services			E
ICTWEB516			Research and apply emerging web technology trends	E
53 newly created units of competency submitted for endorsement
N/A				NC
		ICTCLD401	Configure cloud services	NC
				NC
N/A	N/A			NC
		ICTCLD503	Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure	NC
				NC
N/A	N/A			NC
		ICTCLD506	Implement virtual network in cloud environments	NC
				NC
N/A	N/A			NC
		ICTCYS401	Design and implement network security infrastructure for an organisation	NC
N/A				NC
	N/A	ICTCYS403		NC
			Run vulnerability test assessments for an organisation	NC
N/A				NC
	N/A	ICTCYS406		NC
			Gather, analyse and interpret threat data	NC
N/A				NC
	N/A	ICTCYS602		NC
			Undertake penetration testing for organisations	NC
N/A				NC
	N/A	ICTCYS606		NC
			Acquire digital forensic data	NC
N/A				NC
	N/A	ICTCYS609		NC
			Protect critical infrastructure for organisations	NC
N/A				NC
	N/A	ICTCYS612		NC
			Utilise design methodologies for security architecture	NC
N/A				NC

PwC’s Skills for Australia 8

	Current Title	New Code	New Title	Mapping

ICTPRG512				D
ICTPRG513	Coordinate the build phase of an ICT system	N/A		D
ICTPRG525				D
ICTPRG526	Maintain functionality of legacy code programs	NA		D
ICTSAS402				D
ICTSAS403	Review site environmental factors prior to ICT system implementation	N/A		D
ICTSAS404				D
ICTSAS407	Conduct pre-installation audit for software installation	N/A		D
ICTSAS408				D
ICTSAS409	Manage risks involving ICT systems and technology	N/A		D
ICTSAS507	Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance			D
ICTSUS802		N/A	N/A	D
ICTSUS803				D
ICTSUS808		N/A	N/A	D
ICTWEB419				D
ICTWEB512		N/A	N/A	D
9 skill sets to be created
				NC
N/A	N/A			NC
		ICTSS00101	Cyber Incident Response Skill Set	NC
				NC
N/A	N/A			NC
		ICTSS00104	Data Analysis Skill Set	NC
				NC
N/A	N/A			NC
		ICTSS00107	Introductory Help Desk Skill Set	NC
2 skill sets to be deleted
ICTSS00033				D
ICTSS00045		N/A	N/A	D

There are were no requirements set by the AISC in relation to this training package development work.

Table 3 Activity order details

Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)
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B1. Description of work being undertaken and why

Rapid and fast-paced technology advancements are reshaping IT jobs and the skills needed to succeed as an IT professional.

The ICT sector is defined by the rapid evolution of technology. The sector plays a fundamental role in delivering skills that facilitate rapid and widespread technological change throughout the economy both within ICT and in every other industry. As computing power and big data capacity continue to exponentially grow, the rate of technological change is faster and more widespread than ever before. While many emerging technologies are now household names, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and the Internet of Things (IoT), it is not known how they will impact the Australian and global economy in years to come. However, it is anticipated that ICT job roles and skills will be necessary to harness the potential of new and emerging technologies. This includes an anticipated requirement for highly specialised skills, such as those related to data analytics and software engineering to design, develop and implement new technology. Digital literacy, creativity and communication skills will also be required to work effectively in the future economy, which is set to be more automated and digitally connected than ever before.

Stakeholders expressed that the current ICT qualifications are not providing the skills or job outcomes required by industry. Based on extensive industry consultation, analysis of current and historical data as well as broader national stakeholder engagement and feedback, the ICT IRC is

Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)

• Agility through streamlining: reducing 24 qualifications to 4 levelled qualifications, with clearer skills pathways from a
Certificate III and IV, through to a Diploma and Advanced Diploma

• Flexibility at its core:as IT roles
continue to change and converge, flexibility in the form of specialisations, electives and skill sets so employers can ‘pick and choose’ with training provider engagement

updates to training standards to include up-to-date methodologies and skills in cyber, data analytics, IoT, cloud, blockchain and more

Figure 2: Future state ICT qualification structure aims for flexibility, agility and design simplification for better learner outcomes

The new qualification structure will allow individuals to undertake a specialisation which directly relates to an ICT job role. These specialisations will provide greater clarity and skills recognition to employers looking to hire skilled workers.

Industry Finding	Training product changes
	– Seeking and responding to feedback as a way to confirm task requirements – Documenting progress and solutions as a way to communicate to other team

products can be found in Appendix 8 of this Case for Endorsement.

Case for Endorsement (ICT V6.0)