ICT60220 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME: ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CRICOS CODE: 111842A

Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.

Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor)

 

Entry Requirements

International students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
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  • Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.
  • Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered 78 weeks i.e. 6 Terms of 10 weeks plus up to 18 weeks (3 weeks each Term) of Term breaks.

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name Core/ Elective
BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem-solving Core
BSBTWK502 Lead and manage team effectiveness Core
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices Core
ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level Core
ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments Core
ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment Core
ICTCYS608 Perform cyber security risk assessments Elective (Cyber Security)
ICTCYS606 Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law Elective (Cyber Security)
ICTCYS612 Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisation Elective (Cyber Security)
ICTCYS604 Implement best practices for identity management Elective (Cyber Security)
ICTPMG613  Manage ICT project planning Elective (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks Elective (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry Elective (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks Elective (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic Elective (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs Elective (Telecommunications Network Engineering)

Delivery Approach

The course span over a span of 78 weeks, structured into 6 terms of 10 weeks each, interspersed with up to 18 weeks of term breaks distributed evenly throughout the program. Within this timeframe, students engage with a comprehensive total of 16 units, encompassing 6 core units fundamental to the curriculum's Cyber Security Specialization and Telecommunications Network Engineering Networking focus, alongside 10 elective units offering tailored exploration and depth in specialized areas. It's important to note that the delivery sequence of these units may deviate from their listing and remains subject to potential adjustments. This flexible approach to delivery ensures that students receive a well-rounded education while enabling adaptability to evolving academic requirements and emerging trends in cyber security and telecommunications network engineering.

Pathways

Potential employment options are as a Leader or Manager in organisations where learning is used to build organisational capability in a range of industry areas.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of Diploma qualifications such as the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Duration

78 Weeks