Web Design/Cert IV Websites Qualification in Australia

Qualification name: ICA40305 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) - Design stream

"This role involves designing and constructing web pages and creating the look and feel of the site. The design role's objective is to create, in consultation with the client, the flow or 'story' of the website and how information will be displayed. From a technical perspective, designers will make use of graphical knowledge, knowledge of specific technologies and various platforms, creative flair and ability to put down an image, layout and design skills, technical knowledge of hardware, software and specific web languages."

There are 21 core units for the Design stream of the Cert IV Websites qualification and 4 electives. For more detailed information about this qualification you can either find the qualification in the official ICA05 Training Package PDF (note: it is huge) or browse the conveniently accessible Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) page provided by Bathurst TAFE's ICA05 - Deconstructed.

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Core Units
The following 21 core units is made up of the 12 common core units (common to both the Website Design stream and the Website Administration stream), and the 9 core units for the Website Design stream.

Note: the small box after each unit indicates the completion status of the unit description.


 * ICAB4135A Create a simple mark-up language document to specification [[Image:75%.png]]
 * ICAB4171A Develop cascading style sheets [[Image:50%.png]]
 * ICAS4201A Transfer content to a website using commercial packages [[Image:75%.png]]
 * BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning [[Image:25%.png]]
 * CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAD3218A Create user documentation [[Image:25%.png]] (Note: Although this unit is not listed as a core unit, it is a prerequisite for one of the core units.)
 * ICAA4041A Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAB4225A Automate processes [[Image:50%.png]]
 * ICAD4043A Develop and present a feasibility report [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAD4217A Create technical documentation [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAI4189A Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAT4221A Locate equipment, system and software faults [[Image:50%.png]]
 * ICAU4205A Select and employ software and hardware tools [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAW4214A Maintain ethical conduct [[Image:25%.png]]
 * PSPPM402B Manage simple projects [[Image:25%.png]]
 * CUFMEM07A Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia product [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAA4142A Design a website to meet technical requirements [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAA4233A Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAB4137A Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAD4198A Develop guidelines for up-loading information to a website [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAT4183A Confirm accessibility of website for people with special needs [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU4207A Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites [[Image:25%.png]]

Electives for the Website Design stream
TBD: Notes about electives, especially from the admin stream.
 * ICAB4136A use SQL to create database structures and manipulate data [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAB5165A Create dynamic pages [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAS4191A Maintain website performance [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAS4200A Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAT4184A Ensure site usability for full range of users [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAT4185A Create a website testing procedure [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICPMM321A Capture a digital image [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICPMM322A Edit a digital image [[Image:25%.png]]

If you are studying within TAFE you may also have the opportunity to take part in the following enrichment units:
 * NSWTICA403A Implement search engine optimisation for (check full name) [[Image:00%.png]] (not started)
 * NSWTICA404A Plan and develop an audio podcast (check full name) [[Image:00%.png]] (not started)

Prerequisite units
TBD: Notes about prereq units


 * BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAD2012A Design organisational documents using computing packages [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU1128A Operate a personal computer [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU2231A Use computer operating system [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAW2001A Work effectively in an IT environment [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAW2002A Communicate in the workplace [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU2006A Operate computing packages [[Image:25%.png]] This unit encompasses the following three units:
 * ICAU1129A - Operate a word processing application [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU1130A - Operate a spreadsheet application [[Image:25%.png]]
 * ICAU1131A - Operate a database application [[Image:25%.png]]