Simulated workplaceCAQA Nova Digital Systems is a fictional business created by CAQA for training and assessment. It is not a real company and no person, client or record here is real.About this simulation
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Today at Nova
62 staff
  • Service Desk Tickets8
  • IT Asset Register8
  • Change Request Register8
  • Security and Safety Incident Register8
Simulated workplace
Managed IT services, software, networks and cyber security

Technology that just works

CAQA Nova Digital Systems is a managed service provider that runs the technology for around 140 small and medium organisations, including accounting practices, medical clinics, schools, community services, manufacturers and local retailers.

Founded 200762 staff across three officesHead office and network operations centre, Richmond, VictoriaClient services office, Fortitude Valley, Queensland
62
Staff
engineers, developers and support
140
Managed clients
about 6,800 supported users
2,300
Tickets per month
average across the service desk
19
Years operating
founded 2007
Who we are

CAQA Nova Digital Systems, managed it services, software, networks and cyber security

CAQA Nova Digital Systems is a managed service provider that runs the technology for around 140 small and medium organisations, including accounting practices, medical clinics, schools, community services, manufacturers and local retailers. Nova provides a staffed service desk, network and server management, cloud migration, backup and disaster recovery, cyber security monitoring, structured cabling and custom software and web development. Clients contract for a monthly managed service with agreed response times, and Nova's engineers look after everything from a broken laptop to a full office relocation. The business is known for plain language advice and for documenting every client environment properly.

Nova operates from a head office and network operations centre in Richmond with a client services office in Fortitude Valley and a field services base in Hobart. The service desk runs from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays with an on-call engineer overnight and on weekends for priority one incidents. Six teams cover the service desk, network and infrastructure, cyber security operations, software and web development, projects and client solutions, and business services. Engineers rotate between desk, field and project work so that everyone keeps hands-on skills current, and every team lead reports to the Chief Executive Officer through a weekly operations review.

Document everything

If it is not in the knowledge base or the ticket it did not happen, and the next engineer should never have to guess.

Secure by default

We apply the safest configuration first and open access only when there is a documented reason.

Plain language

Clients deserve to understand what we did, why, and what it means for them.

Own the outcome

A ticket belongs to the person holding it until the client confirms the problem is gone.

What we do

Services and operations

To keep our clients working by running technology that is secure, documented and quietly reliable.

Managed service desk

Staffed help desk for client users covering passwords, devices, applications, email and printing, with remote support tools and agreed response and resolution targets.

Network and infrastructure management

Design, installation and monitoring of client networks, firewalls, wireless, servers and virtual environments, including structured cabling and office fit outs.

Cloud and backup services

Migration of email, files and applications to cloud platforms, managed backup with tested restores and disaster recovery planning for every client.

Cyber security operations

Endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, patching, vulnerability scanning, security awareness training and incident response aligned with the Essential Eight.

Software and web development

Custom line of business applications, integrations, websites and intranets built with agile methods, version control and documented testing.

Projects and consulting

Scoped projects such as office relocations, system replacements and cloud migrations, delivered with requirements analysis, change control and client handover documentation.

Clients and partners (all fictional)
Harbourline AccountantsMerriwa Medical CentreSt Aldric's GrammarBluegum Community ServicesTarrant Precision ManufacturingKettle and Vine Retail GroupHarbourline AccountantsMerriwa Medical CentreSt Aldric's GrammarBluegum Community ServicesTarrant Precision ManufacturingKettle and Vine Retail Group

Notice board All notices

  • Operations Multi-factor authentication enforcement at Bluegum on 22 September
    9 September 2026
  • Operations Ticketing platform upgrade on Saturday 26 September
    8 September 2026
  • Safety Two person rule for ladders and ceiling spaces
    5 September 2026

Coming up Calendar

  • 15/09Change advisory group
    9:00 am, Richmond boardroom and online
  • 17/09Merriwa server project handover meeting
    2:00 pm, Merriwa Medical Centre and online
  • 22/09Bluegum multi-factor authentication enforcement
    7:00 am, Remote, network operations centre
  • 24/09Ticketing platform training for analysts
    3:00 pm, Richmond training room and online
For trainers and assessors

Mapped to the Information and Communications Technology

Every scenario lists the current units of competency and qualifications it supports, with assessor notes and a printable evidence summary. Use it with your own assessment tools or ask CAQA for a matched kit.

Training packageICT release 9.1
Qualifications listed6 of 11 current
Units mapped32
Documents15