Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Provider:
Course Code:
ICT60220
CRICOS Code:
107059C
Qualification Level:
Advanced Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
76-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 18,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
Course Overview
This qualification 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 developing 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).
Course Structure
The ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology requires successful completion of the following 16 units of competency.
Core Units:
- BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cybersecurity awareness and best practices
- ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level
- ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics, and privacy in ICT environments
- ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
Elective Units:
- ICTICT522 Evaluate vendor products and equipment
- ICTNWK556 Identify and resolve network problems
- ICTICT617 Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry-specific technologies
- ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation
- ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions
- ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies
- ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
- ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements
- ICTICT526 Verify client business requirements
- ICTSAS530 Use network tools
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Students must have completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent or have completed AQF Certificate IV or relevant qualification. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be at least 17 years of age or older at course commencement. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | An overall valid academic IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent unless exempted. |
Career Opportunities
Potential career outcomes include:
- e-security specialist
- ICT security specialist
- IT security administrator
- IT security analyst
- IT security specialist
- systems/network administrator
- network security analyst