Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
Provider:
Course Code:
ICT60220
CRICOS Code:
106175G
Qualification Level:
Advanced Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
104-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria (Melbourne CBD)
Course Fee:
$14,800 - $15,700 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Quarterly
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.
The course gives the opportunity for graduating students to work as an ICT specialist who has gained the skills and knowledge to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology network.
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
- Cybersecurity: 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: modeling 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
This course comprises of the following 16 units of competency:
Core Units
- BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security 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:
- ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
- ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
- ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning
- ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic
- ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs
- BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
- BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
- Telecommunications Network Engineering – Networking
- ICTNWK546 Manage network security
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum age of 18 |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Minimum of year 12 or equivalent |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Meet LLN requirements |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Career Opportunities
- Telecommunication technical officer or technologist
- Telecommunications network planner
- Telecommunications network manager
- Network engineering technical officer
- Managing Network security Manger
- IP based convergence integrator
- IP based optical network designer