Diploma of Information Technology
Course Overview
This 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 (sole trader/contractor).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
- advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements
- back end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
- business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
- cloud architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans
- cloud engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks
- cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
- database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
- front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
- game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
- game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in
Course Structure
Participants need to complete (20) twenty units of competency, consisting of:
- BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
- BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
- BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
- ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
- ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
- ICTICT519 Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
- ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
- ICTNWK423 Manage network and data integrity
- ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
- ICTPMG505 Manage ICT projects
- ICTTEN519 Design network building projects
- ICTICT531 Test network using virtual instruments
- ICTPMG402 Schedule installation of customer premises equipment
- ICTPMG506 Prepare network project briefs
- ICTPRG605 Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications
- ICTSAS525 Develop and conduct client acceptance tests
- ICTSUS502 Install and test virtual infrastructure
- ICTTEN426 Design network projects
- ICTTEN520 Commission network equipment
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | To gain entry into this course, participants should have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent level of studies. Every learner must go through a Pre-Training Review (PTR) Process. The PTR process includes a PTR form, mandatory LLN Test and a computer self-assessment test which is reviewed by the Student Support Services team. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be of 18 years of age to apply.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | An IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required for entry into this program. |
Career Opportunities
- IT Office Manager
- General Application Support Officer