Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

Provider:
Course Code:
ICT50220
CRICOS Code:
108254C
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria (Melbourne)
Course Fee:
$9,500 - $12,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
Monthly

Course Overview

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.

Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner.

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, the learner must demonstrate competency in the following 20 units:

Core Units

  1. BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
  2. BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  3. BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
  4. ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organization
  5. ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  6. ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

Elective Units

  1. ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
  2. ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
  3. ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
  4. ICTNWK546 Manage network security
  5. ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
  6. ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
  7. ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes
  8. ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
  9. ICTNWK542 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
  10. ICTNWK543 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
  11. ICTNWK547 Manage system security on operational systems
  12. ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
  13. ICTNWK554 Manage enterprise virtual computing environments
  14. ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements Satisfactory completion of an equivalent Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher
Minimum Age to Apply Learners must be 18 years of age or older.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)
If one of the following applies, you do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your application:

You have completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
In the two years before applying for the learner visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a learner visa.
Learners who do not satisfy one of the above criteria and wish to apply to study a VET course, must provide evidence of one of the following:

IELTS General test score of 5.5 (or equivalent*) for direct entry into the course
IELTS General score of 5.0 (or equivalent*) with evidence of enrolment in an ELICOS course of at least 10 weeks’ duration taken before the VET course
IELTS General score of 4.5 (or equivalent*) with evidence of enrolment in an ELICOS course of at least 20 weeks’ duration taken before the VET course
Completion of an ELICOS course exiting at the upper-intermediate level, or
Successful completion of UIA’s language, literacy and numeracy assessment.
Results older than 2 years are not accepted.

*Acceptable equivalent tests are TOEFL IBT, TOEFL PBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test

All students are required to undertake and successful complete an LLN test conducted by UIA. If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further language, literacy and numeracy training.

Pre-Training Review (PTR)

All students will be required to undergo a PTR to determine that they understand the course requirements; that the course suits the student’s needs and aspirations; and that they have the skills and ability to succeed in their chosen course.

Pathway

  • Information Technology Package

Career Opportunities

After the successful completion of this qualification, there are several career pathways, which includes but not limited to:

  • Cyber security specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • IT Administrator
  • Network Support Coordinator
  • Network Analyst
  • Network Security Specialist

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