Application Development Specialist Skill Set

Skill set Outline

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14/09/2026 4:56 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
ICTSS00166

State Code
AE742

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Associated Qualification

Diploma of Information Technology

National Code
ICT50220

State Code
BGJ4

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
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

21/06/2022

Current Release Number

2.00

Approved Date

02/09/2022

Nominal Hours

310

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
2.00	21/06/2022	Current	Approved
1.00	03/02/2022	Replaced	Replaced

Description

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist application development activities, including applying various programming languages, interfaces and applications to develop user interfaces.

Pathway Information

This skill set provides credit towards ICT50220 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 application development roles, including application programmers, software developers, and other related roles, who are responsible for designing, building and implementing programming components.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These units of competency from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package meet industry requirements for working as software development specialists.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAQ10	ICTPRG532	Apply advanced object-oriented language skills	80	Unit of competency
OBS95	ICTPRG547	Apply advanced programming skills in another language	80	Unit of competency
OBT06	ICTPRG535	Build advanced user interfaces	60	Unit of competency
OBT05	ICTPRG536	Design application architecture	40	Unit of competency
OBT04	ICTPRG537	Implement security for applications	50	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AC942	ICTSS00031	Application Development Specialist Skill Set	Skill set