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Diploma of Information Technology

Provider:
ECA College
Course Code:
ICT50220
CRICOS Code:
106166H
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
78-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
BRISBANE CITY, Queensland, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 8,400 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
February, April, May, July, August, October, November
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Course Overview

Information Technology is the new frontier in business. Even simple IT skills such as building a website or a database are increasingly in demand in all facets of business, large and small companies, all round the world. The Diploma of Information Technology includes training in a range of technological skills to enable graduates a variety of in-demand skills for business.

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
  • developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
  • business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
  • 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
  • designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
  • systems administration and maintenance support
  • systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.


Course Structure

The following 20 units of competency, including 16 core units and 4 elective units are required to attain this qualification:

  1. BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace
  2. BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
  3. ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison
  4. ICTICT509 Gather data to identify business requirements
  5. ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
  6. ICTWEB501 Build a dynamic website
  7. ICTWEB503 Create web-based programs
  8. ICTPRG527 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
  9. ICTPRG532 Apply advanced object-oriented language skills
  10. ICTPRG524 Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications
  11. ICTSAD501 Model data objects
  12. ICTSAD502 Model data processes
  13. ICTNWK514 Model preferred system solutions
  14. ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects
  15. BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts
  16. BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
  17. BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness
  18. ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level
  19. ICTICT610 Manage copyright ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
  20. ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

Students must have successfully completed and provide evidence of Year 12 of schooling or equivalent and above. 

Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area, delivered and assessed in English only, will be sufficient for meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.


Minimum Age to Apply International students must be 18 years of age. 
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)
IELTS score 5.5 minimum (not lower than 5.0 in any band); or equivalent.

English Language Requirements
  • Completion of 12 weeks of General English at Upper-Intermediate level or equivalent with a minimum B grade.
  • Completion of Cambridge Course B2(FCE) with a minimum B grade.
  • Completion of EAP1 with a minimum B grade.

Subjects

Subject Name Subject Type Fees
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices Core
Lead and facilitate a team Core
Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments Core
Model preferred system solutions Elective
Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications Elective
Model data objects Elective
Model data processes Elective
Establish and maintain client user liaison Elective
Build a dynamic website Elective
Create dynamic web pages Elective
Build a document using extensible markup language Elective

Pathway

  • Diploma of Information Technology + Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Career Opportunities

Possible job titles include:

  • Information Systems Office Manager
  • IT Office Manager
  • IT Systems Administrator 
  • Office Systems Administrator
  • Systems Manager

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