Diploma of Information Technology
Provider:
Course Code:
ICT50220
CRICOS Code:
105260G
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
78-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
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 specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables 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 game development
- systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
- systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.
Course Structure
The units have been chosen as per the packaging rules set out by ASQA. The course consists of 6 core units and 14 elective units, all of which are relevant to the ICT work environment and the qualification, align with the AQF and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed Year 12 or an equivalent higher secondary schooling level of a School Certificate. Meet the Student Visa 500 subclass requirements. Exceed minimum pass level in all three sections of Course Entry Requirement Test (CERT) Possess basic computer skills e.g. operating Windows, MS Word, email |
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have scored overall 5.5 in IELTS equivalent or above |
| English Language Requirements | Have scored overall 5.5 in IELTS equivalent or above If one of the following applies, you do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application: You are enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students. You have completed at least five years' study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland. In the two years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | Students must have an overall score of: 46 |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | Students must have an overall score of: 42 |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core | |
| Design digital applications | Core | |
| Build graphical user interfaces | Core | |
| Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | Core | |
| Gather data to identify business requirements | Elective | |
| Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks | Elective | |
| Manage system security on operational systems | Elective | |
| Apply intermediate object-orientated language skills | Elective | |
| Model Data Objects | Elective | |
| Review and manage delivery of maintenance services | Elective | |
| Use network tools | Elective | |
| Manage the testing process | Elective | |
| Manage client problems | Core | |
| Build a document using extensible markup language | Elective | |
| Develop complex web page layouts | Elective | |
| Develop complex cascading style sheets | Elective | |
| Manage transactions using site server tools | Core |
Pathway
- Dip IT + Ad.Dip IT
Career Opportunities
- IT Support Services
- Quality Auditing
- Business Administration
- Information Technology
- IT Office Manager
- General Application Support Officer