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).
Course Structure
- 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
- ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
- ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
- ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
- ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
- ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
- 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
- ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
- ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
- ICTNWK540 Design build and test network servers
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be 18 years of age or above. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | 1. Valid IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, with no score below 5.5 in any band
2. General English upper intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS. Completion of an Australian Certificate IV qualification or higher AQF level. |
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may gain work as a:
- Cybersecurity officer
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Database Administrator
- ICT Security Specialist
- ICT Support Officer