CRICOS Code: 01899K / NTIS Code: 6554

CANTERBURY BUSINESS COLLEGE

LEARNING AND
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology

(Software Development)

© CBC 2008
Published by the Canterbury Business College (CBC)
Email: mel@canterburybc.com.au
Internet: www.canterburybc.com.au

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 Learning and assessment strategy outline for ICA05 IT Training Package
ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

Name of RTO Canterbury Business College

Delivery period 2008 - 2009

Code and title of ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

qualification Diploma of IT unit hours – 720 hours (52 weeks including term breaks)

Units of competencies for Diploma of IT (Software Development)

Cluster Unit Unit Name  Nominal Core / Elective 

Name  Number  Hours 
ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements 40 hours Common Core
Project
ICAA5050B Develop detailed components specifications from project specifications 40 hours Elective
Management
BSBPM505A Manage project quality 50 hours Common Core
-2
PSPPM502B Manage complex projects 50 hours Common Core

ICAT5077B Develop detailed test plan 30 hours Elective

Software ICAT5079B Perform integration test 30 hours Common Core
Testing ICAT5081B Perform systems test 30 hours Specialist Core
ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test 30 hours Elective

Security & ICAA6052B Design an IT security framework 40 hours Elective

Control ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans 60 hours Common Core

User ICAS5202B Ensure privacy for users 40 hours Common Core

Management ICAS5102B Establish and maintain client user liaison 40 hours Specialist Core

ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills 48 hours Common Core

ICAB5226B Apply advanced object-oriented language skills 60 hours Common Core
Advanced
ICAB5227B Apply advanced programming skills in another language 60 hours Common Core
Programming
ICAB5068B Build using rapid application development 40 hours Specialist Core
ICAB5230B Maintain custom software 32 hours Specialist Core

Co-requisite units
The following units within this qualification have pre-requisites.
ICAA5158B - Translate business needs into technical requirements
Pre-requisite - ICAA4233B - Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies (Cert IV unit)

ICAB5223B - Apply intermediate object oriented language skills

Pre-requisite - ICAB4219B Apply introductory object-oriented language skills (Cert IV unit)

ICAB5226B - Apply advanced object oriented language skills

Pre-requisite - ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object oriented language skills

ICAB5227B - Apply advanced programming skills in another language

Pre-requisite - ICAB4229B Apply intermediate programming skills in another language (Cert IV unit)

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 Delivery and Duration
assessment
Students will have to meet the pre-requisite unit requirements prior to entering the
arrangements
Diploma qualification.

Students, who hold a Certificate II / III / IV in IT, will need to submit verified Certificate /
Statement of Attainment for (national) recognition purposes. Students with either a
Certificate or Statement of Attainment for Certificate II / III / IV will be exempted from
the pre-requisite units

The training program for Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

is conducted over a 52-week period (includes term breaks). CBC Diploma of
Information Technology program is divided into 4 terms. CBC students will attend class
equivalent to 20 hours per week in full-time mode.

Training units combination

The ICA50705 program contains 17 units (4 Core, 9 Common Core & 4 Specialist
Core) and will be delivered at the organisation’s training centre.

To meet the requirements of the Diploma qualification involves the completion of all 17
units

Organisation’s Delivery plan

All units within this qualification are combined into clusters (Refer to cluster
breakdown). These clusters are designed to meet the co-requisites units within it. So
technically every cluster is independent of each other, however a logical sequence is
maintained.

Where applicable unit assessments having similar elements / criteria’s / outcomes will
be combined with appropriate assessment tools (Refer to the assessment plan to
review the assessment tools used in the qualification) to achieve holistic assessment
requirements to complete the qualification.

The clusters are placed in a logical fashion to achieve critical aspects of assessments
for progressive development of competency achieved from previous units / clusters.

Units within clusters have multiple assessment tools to simulate / reflect real time
workplace requirements.

The qualification combines face-to-face trainer led theory/practical classes involving

small groups/ individual activities, in a simulated environment resembling the
workplace setting as close as possible. All programs are in full-time mode and cannot
be undertaken part-time or via distance education.

Simulated workplace environment

CBC ensures that the training delivered is to the standards of a real workplace
environment. To meet this requirement CBC has implemented a variety of assessment
tools that will be implemented during the course of the qualification. These assessment
tools assess various different elements of a real / actual workplace however in a
simulated training environment.
CBC meets the need for a real-time workplace simulation environment by:
• A dedicated computer lab to reflect a real-time work environment for all
practical training components of the course.
• The CBC trainers represent the role of a real client and portray the workplace
demands while working on projects. This includes role-play of difficult &
diverse type customers.
• Students prepare time lines, schedule milestones, communicate, prepare
documentation, conduct training in accordance with the client (trainer)
• Working as a team (group work/assignments), fulfilling responsibilities and
expectations of the job and workplace.
• Assignments, which include multi-tasking, different roles within assignments,
using workplace policies and templates.
An opportunity to attend industry professional development, network and interact with
industry professionals by offering membership options to the Australian Computer
Society.

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Delivery and Alignment with units of competency for Diploma of IT

assessment
Program area Unit(s) of
arrangements
competency
(continued)
Project Management - 2 ICAA5158B
ICAA5050B
BSBPM505A
PSPPM502B

Software Testing ICAT5077B

ICAT5079B
ICAT5081B
ICAT5083B

Security & Control ICAA5056B

ICAA6052B

User Management ICAS5202B

ICAS5102B

Advanced Programming ICAB5223B

ICAB5226B
ICAB5227B
ICAB5068B
ICAB5230B

Delivery Mode

This delivery mode denotes structured training delivery and assessment

services delivered by CBC on its own premises. Theory training occurs in a
classroom environment where the trainer presents the learning material.
Where practical tasks are required, learners will have at their disposal a
complete computer laboratory with the necessary hardware, software and
peripherals to work in a simulated environment with an emphasis on real
world situations.

This mode may use scheduled self-directed learning in which students

attend classes at scheduled times and progress at their own pace using
print-based or computer-based materials. A trainer is present to provide
support.

The trainer will implement different pedagogy techniques within the training
environment. For example: Group activities, discussion groups, role-plays,
case studies, practical demonstrations & guest speakers.

Theory classes will be held using classroom or in computer labs. The

resources used are:
• Digital / Analog data projectors,
• Computers with DVD ROM’s
• Training videos, handouts, electronic notes and reading material.
• Reference books
• Broadband internet access for online resources & research

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 Evidence-gathering techniques / Assessment tools
A. Practical Demonstration / Task / Presentation
B. Oral – Questioning / Investigation
C. Scenario —problem solving
D. Case study / fault finding
E. Written test / report / Essay
Combinations of these methods will be used for most situations (eg.
observations and oral questioning).

Program area A B C D E
Project Management - 2 • • •

Software Testing • • •

Security & Control • • • •

User Management • • •

Advanced Programming • •

Name of RTO Canterbury Business College

Delivery and
assessment Please contact Academic Course Coordinator (
arrangements simarjeet@canterburybc.com.au) for a copy of timetable
(continued)

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Industry Schedule
Consultation
Please contact the Academic Course Coordinator
(simarjeet@canterburybc.com.au) for a copy of “Minutes of
Meeting” for industry consultation

CBC has liaised with the following organization / individuals for its
industry consultation for ICA05 Package. Minutes of meeting /
discussion are available for review on request.
Rupesh Singh
CEO - Global IT Technologies
Level 3, 56 York Street,
Sydney, NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9299 2282
r.singh@mail.gitt.com.au

Dr Samir El-Masri
Managing Director – MobTech Pty Ltd.
Level 1, 111 Phillip Street,
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Phone: 02 90371313
s.elmasri@mobtech.net.au

Justin Glen
State Manager Sun Microsystems QLD /
Education & Research Manager - Australia & New Zealand
Sun Microsystems
Phone: 07 3238 8300
justin@sun.com

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Delivery and Program area Staff Delivery/ Competencies of

assessment staff Assessment staff
Technical Assess

Staff Matrix are available for review on request

Validation tools The processes used to validate assessment tools & activity in this program
for assessment / are:
Assessment • Industry consultation: CBC will take on board the recommendations
validation and suggestions made by industry representatives as a part of the
process industry consultation process. These recommendations will reflect in
CBC’s assessment strategies and tools implemented to measure skills
and course outcomes.
• Staff: Deputy Principal / Course Coordinators along with the trainers
attend internal & external workshops to discuss the course delivery
structure and its mapping to the assessment elements & criteria’s.
• Deputy Principal / Course Coordinators convenes meeting (generally
beginning every term) to assess the results of the past assessments.
This meeting also indicates the upcoming assessments for the following
term.
• Validation / moderation meetings are attended by all assessors. The
first meeting, held in the 1st week of the first semester commences (6
monthly). It confirms the evidence gathering techniques, resources
required and the required standards of performance. The second
meeting, held one week prior to the commencement of the 2nd
Semester, it focuses on reviewing assessment tools and decisions.
• Student: Student assessments provide basis for validation and
moderation activities.

Infrastructure ‰ All staff (including full time, part time and casual staff) involved in the
requirements delivery and assessment of this qualification, have direct access to the
current version of the relevant Training Package, including the
(A tick indicates appropriate units of competency, assessment guidelines and qualification
that the RTO has structure.
the required
‰ All staff (including full time, part time and casual staff) involved in the
infrastructure.)
delivery and assessment of this qualification, have a Certificate IV in
Workplace Assessment and Training or equivalent.
‰ All staff (including full time, part time and casual staff) involved in
delivering the program has access to trainer, assessor and candidate
support materials relevant to their areas of delivery and assessment.
‰ All assessors have access to print and electronic copies of the
assessment tools used in this program.
‰ CBC has access to staff and training/assessment resources to meet the
requirements of candidates with special needs and has an assessment
process that incorporates reasonable adjustment procedures.
‰ CBC has reviewed the equipment and facility requirements for each unit
of competency in the qualification and guarantees it has access to the
plant and equipment needed to implement the program.

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 Pathways This course provides skills for intermediate to advanced level of computing,
programming & software development skills upon successful completion.
Upon completion of Diploma qualification following are the opportunities
available:
Career & Pathway opportunities:
• Computer Software & Hardware Salesperson / Marketer
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Database Officer
• Network Administrator
• Network Manager
• Programmer
• Systems Trainer
• Technical Officer
• Trainer
• Web designer / developer
• The course also provides a path (advanced standing) for those
intending to further study into a Bachelor Degree

Resources CBC offers the following resource options for students pursuing IT
qualification.
• A well stocked library
• Access to broadband internet facilities
• Use of IT resources (Computers, printers, digital projectors,
photocopiers, etc.)

Authorised Mel Dsouza

endorsement:
Date: 04th Mar 2008

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