Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
Course Overview
In the Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) with a specialisation of Telecommunications Network Engineering, you will learn how to design, implement, and manage the various telecommunication networks used in an organisation. These networks include data networks, such as the Internet, voice networks, such as conference calling technology, and video communication, such as video conference calls.
Course Structure
The Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) course has 20 total units of competency, including 6 core units and 14 elective units.
This course is offered on a full-time basis over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks term time and 12 weeks of holidays. During term students attend scheduled classes for 15 hours per week. Students are required to undertake additional independent study, homework and assessment outside of class time. The approximate delivery hours for this course are: • Structured classes: 15 hours per week 600 hours• Independent study: 10 hours per week = 400 hours • Total course hours: 1,000
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Students must provide evidence of the below:
• Certificate III requires a minimum completion of Year
10 in home country
• Certificate IV or higher requires a minimum of Year 12
in home country OR
• evidence of higher education achieved (e.g bachelor’s
degree etc) |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | To be eligible for this course students must have an minimum overall score of: 5.5 |
Pathway
- DipIT+AdvDipIT
- DipIT+AdvDipIT
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities as:
- ICT Support Officer
- Web Developer/Administrator
- Computer Network Professional
- ICT Systems Administrator
- Hardware Technician
- ICT Customer Support Officer