Skill set Outline
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Cloud Programmer Skill Set
Cloud Programmer Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ICTSS00127
ICTSS00127
State Code
AE738
AE738
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Diploma Level
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
03/02/2022
Current Release Date
03/02/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
335
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage cloud-based microservices, serverless applications, and data persistence; and to deploy continuous pipelines across information and communications technology (ICT) environments using virtual networks.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this skill set is limited to those who have completed the following or equivalent units of competency or who are able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
ICTCLD501 Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
ICTCLD502 Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD503 Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD504 Improve cloud-based infrastructure
Entry Requirements
Entry to this skill set is limited to those who have completed the following or equivalent units of competency or who are able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
ICTCLD501 Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
ICTCLD502 Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD503 Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD504 Improve cloud-based infrastructure
Pathway Information
The units provide credit towards ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology, ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, and other qualifications that allow for selection of these units.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who work in cloud programmer roles, including software engineers, DevOps engineers, solution architects, cloud engineers, and other related roles responsible for programming cloud-based applications.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package meet industry requirements for programming cloud-based applications in ICT contexts.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODT43 | ICTCLD515 | Build and deploy cloud-based applications using CI and CD pipelines | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODT31 | ICTCLD514 | Create and test cloud-based serverless applications | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OBS84 | ICTPRG614 | Create cloud computing services | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODT08 | ICTCLD513 | Develop cloud-based microservices architecture using containers | 75 | Unit of competency |
| OBS89 | ICTPRG554 | Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores | 70 | Unit of competency |