ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

(Specialisation on Cyber Security & Networking)

Duration

Total duration 104 weeks (80 weeks of study period and 24 weeks of term break). This comprises 100% by face-to-face class at TM campus.

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:

• • • advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks

    • advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements

    • back-end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data

    • business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses

    • cloud architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans

    • cloud engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks

    • cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans

    • database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management

    • front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages

    • game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards

    • game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development

    • systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications

    • systems analysis: modelling 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.

Entry Requirements for Students

Student must:

• • • Age Requirements:

      • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement

    • English requirement:

      • Academic IELTS 6 overall, no less than 5.5 in each band with test results no more than 2 years old, or

      • Other English language tests, such as PTE and TOEFL, are accepted if the scores are equivalent to an IELTS 6.0. Students must provide their results for verification by the Training Masters, or

      • Completion of an approved Australian English Language course with equivalent level.

    • Academic requirements:

      • Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent or

      • Successful completion of an AQF Certificate IV qualification or higher from an Australian institution where the course duration was no less than 12 months.

      • Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.

      • For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification.

    • Visa Requirements:

      • You must meet the requirements for an Australian student visa subclass 500 or valid Australian visa where you are eligible to study.

Entry requirements will be checked at enrolment in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrolment and orientation policy.

Academic Pathways:

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. They can also choose bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science.

Employment Pathways:

Graduates are equipped to work in various IT roles across industries such as finance, education, government, healthcare, and private IT firms. This qualification provides the foundation for technical and managerial roles in IT. Key Employment Sectors: IT Support and Helpdesk, Software Development, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Web and Application Development, Database Management.

Target Occupation:

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification may include but are not limited to:

• • • IT Support Specialist/Technician

    • Network Administrator

    • Systems Analyst

    • Web Developer

    • Software Developer

    • IT Project Coordinator

    • Database Administrator

    • Cybersecurity Analyst

    • Cloud Computing Specialist

    • Business Analyst (IT)

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 20 (6 core units & 14 elective units)