Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Provider:
Course Code:
ICT50220
CRICOS Code:
106554G
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria (Melbourne)
Course Fee:
$9,000 - $15,250 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, April, July, October
Course Overview
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) from RGIT Australia will help you boost your knowledge and skills to prepare for a career as network security specialist. Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) 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 and may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/ contractor).
Course Structure
Students will need to complete the following 20 units of competency to attain the qualification:
Core Units
- 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 policies in ICT environments
- ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
Elective Units
- ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
- ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructre 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
- ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes
- ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
- ICTNWK547 Manage system security on operational systems
- ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements
- ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
- ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
- ICTTEN611 Produce an ICT network architecture design
- ICTNWK546 Manage network security
- ICTSUS501 Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process. If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests: – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT – Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
Pathway
- Information Technology Package
Career Opportunities
After the successful completion of this qualification, there are several career pathways, which includes but not limited to:
- Cyber security specialist
- Network Administrator
- IT Administrator
- Network Support Coordinator
- Network Analyst
- Network Security Specialist