ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Networking)

Duration

Total duration 104 weeks

 

Qualification Description

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:

  • cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
  • systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications

 

Unit Code Unit Title Core/Elective
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team Core
ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices Elective
ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure 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
ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICTPMG617 Plan and direct complex ICT projects
ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning

 

Vocational Outcome Computer Technician, Customer Support Professional, Help Desk Specialist, Network Support Technician, ICT Office Manager, System Support Officer.

 

Academic Pathway

Training is delivered in stages which correspond to AQF Levels V. The preferred pathway for a qualification is for students to complete the requirements of the previous level qualification before progressing to the next level – thereby achieving more than one qualification. Applicants without the previous level qualification will be considered if they have relevant qualification and/or vocational experience. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the workplace. On completion of this qualification, candidates may choose to undertake the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or other Advanced Diploma qualifications from the ICT Training Package or any other training package to further enhance their career opportunities in their chosen field.

 

Course Delivery & Assessment Methods

  • Delivery and assessment strategies are selected to reflect the nature of the elements and performance criteria of the competency together with the needs and learning style of the participants. Delivery and assessment method includes a blended learning practice including learning management system (Moodle).
  • Assessment methodology may include but is not limited to: observation, project/ report, case study, role play, exercises, activities; and written/oral tasks including multiple choice, questions and answer, essays, true/false and presentations.

 

Entry Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 (refer to table 1)
  • Must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 (refer to table 2)
  • Mature age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements but with relevant work experience within chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet course requirements.

 

TABLE 1: TM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT & EQUIVALENCIES

TM Requirement

 

Equivalent Year

(Overseas)

 

 

 

Year 12

 

 

 

 

Completing a senior school certificate or higher secondary school certificate.
Course relevant working knowledge, skills, experiences and Year 11 completion certificate or secondary school certificate [If unable to provide equivalent year 12]
Course relevant working knowledge, skills, experiences and Year 10 completion certificate or secondary school certificate [If unable to provide equivalent year 12]

 

TABLE 2: TM ENGLISH REQUIREMENT & EQUIVALENCIES

TM Requirement

 

IELTS score Equivalent English Level

(Successful completion of each level)

 

IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0

 

 

3.0 – 4.0 Basic (10 weeks) + Pre-intermediate (20 weeks)
4.5 – 5.5 Intermediate (20 weeks) or Upper-intermediate (20 weeks)
6.0 – 7.0 Pre-Advanced (10 weeks) + Advanced (10 weeks)

 

Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning

Have you worked or studied in this field before? RPL will gives you an opportunity to be recognised for skills, experience and study that you may have already attained. To gain RPL you will need to contact with our marketing & admission team for RPL kit, which will provide you detail information & a complete process of RPL.

 

Timetable

Shift # 1 (Weekdays)

 

Monday, Tuesday: 8 am – 4 pm

Wednesday: 8 am – 1 pm

Shift # 2 (Weekend)

 

Thursday, Friday: 8 am – 4 pm

Saturday: 8 am – 1 pm

Shift # 3 (Evening) Monday – Thursday: 5:00 pm –10:00 pm

 

Intakes Date

Year Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 Term 7 Term 8
2022 10/01/22 21/02/22 11/04/22 23/05/22 04/07/22 15/08/22 26/09/22 07/11/22
2023 01/01/23 20/02/23 10/04/23 22/05/23 03/07/23 14/08/23 25/09/23 06/11/23
2024 08/01/24 19/02/24 08/04/24 20/05/24 01/07/24 12/08/24 23/09/24 04/11/24

 

For admission, please contact us:

Tel: +61 02 82787722

E-mail: admissions@tm.nsw.edu.au

ABN: 72611635128

RTO: 41479 | CRICOS: 03510J

www.tm.nsw.edu.au