ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

CRICOS Course Code:CRICOS Course Code: 106504F

Duration:52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break)

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Course Description

Specialisation: Cyber Security and Telecommunication Network Engineering

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 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).

Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:

  • Face to Face, Online and Self Study* Total of 20 hours per week.
  • * self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology consists of twenty (16) units of competency, comprising 6 core units and 10 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.

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

 

Cyber security specialisation

ICTCYS604 Implement best practices for identity management
ICTCYS606 Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law
ICTCYS608 Perform cyber security risk assessments
ICTCYS612 Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations

 

Telecommunications network engineering specialisation

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

 

Elective Units

ICTCYS601 Create cyber security standards for organisations

International Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment

Academic Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.

English Language Entry Requirements: IELTS score 6.0 (with no bands less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Graduates at this level will have the skills for specialised work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:

  • IT Support Services
  • Quality Auditing
  • Business Administration
  • IT Officer Manager
  • Security Analyst
  • Incident Responder
  • Virus Technician
  • ICT Security
  • Database/Systems Administrator
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Public Administration and Safety
  • Financial and Insurance Services
  • Telecommunications Network Administrator
  • Telecommunications Network Planner
  • Telecommunications Network Designer
  • Telecommunications Technical Officer
  • Telecommunications Technologist

Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to any of the following qualifications:

  • BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Students that successfully complete all 16 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

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