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 a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable 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:
The 20 units of competency (6 core and 14 elective) are delivered throughout the 65 weeks. All units of competency must be completed to receive a Diploma Information Technology qualification.
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Academic Entry Requirements | This course is available for those students who have completed year 12 or equivalent. |
Language Requirement | |
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English Language Requirements | All International Students must have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
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Originate and develop concepts | Core | |
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core | |
Lead and facilitate a team | Core | |
Match ICT Needs with the Strategic Direction of the Organisation | Core | |
Research and review hardware technology options for organisations | Elective | |
Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications | Elective | |
Gather data to identify business requirements | Elective | |
Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | Core | |
Configure an Internet Gateway | Elective | |
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers | Elective | |
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches | Elective | |
Configure enterprise virtual computing environments | Elective | |
Manage ICT projects | Elective | |
Manage projects using software management tools | Elective | |
Apply Advanced Object-oriented Language Skills | Elective | |
Use Network Tools | Elective | |
Install and Upgrade Operating Systems | Elective | |
Manage client problems | Core | |
Build dynamic websites | Elective | |
Create web-based programs | Elective |
Vocational Outcomes
Successful completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology can lead to a range of possible career opportunities including ICT Office Manager, ICT Systems Administrator, Information Systems Office Manager and Office Systems Administrator.