Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Provider:
Course Code:
ICT60220
CRICOS Code:
105667F
Qualification Level:
Advanced Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
49-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 6,592 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
Course Overview
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.
Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- advanced data management information: creating, designing and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management
- cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
- full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and designing user experience solutions
- further programming: applying advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data
- IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions
- systems development and analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions
- telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects
Course Structure
The following 16 units of competency are required for this course:
Core Units:
- ICTICT608 – Interact with clients on a business level
- ICTSAD609 – Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
- BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
- ICTICT618 – Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- BSBCRT601 – Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity
- BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
Elective Units*:
- ICTCYS603 – Undertake penetration testing for organisations
- ICTCYS607 – Acquire digital forensic data
- ICTCYS609 – Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices
- ICTCYS614 – Analyse cyber security insider risks and threats and devise recommendations
- ICTCYS615 – Detect and respond to cyber security insider risks and threats
- ICTCYS601 – Create cyber security standards for organisations
- ICTCYS602 – Implement cyber security operations
- ICTCYS611 – Configure security devices for organisations
- CPPSEC5006 – Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems
- ICTNWK537 – Implement secure encryption technologies
*NOTE: elective units are subject to change based on the spatialisation chosen. Student may choose one of the following:
- Cyber Security
- Telecommunications Network Engineering
- Full Stack Wed Development
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Direct entry to this course requires:
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must have an IELTS (Academic) test score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent |
Career Opportunities
Potential career outcomes include:
- Knowledge Manager
- eLearning Manager
- Enterprise Application Integration Consultant
- Enterprise Architecture Manager
- Software Manager