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ICT60220: Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

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Campus

Sydney and Melbourne

National Code

ICT60220

CRICOS Code

105667F

Course Fees

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Start Dates & Intakes

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Study Options

Full time on campus only.

Duration

4 Terms

International Applicants

Yes

Course Overview

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology 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).

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
  • cyber security: 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: 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

Assessments

Case Studies

Scenarios – Problem Solving, Practical Activities, Oral Presentation, Multiple Choice Quiz, Written Portfolio, Projects, Reports, Practical Observations

Cyber Security Core and Specialisation Units
  • ICTICT608 – Interact with clients on a business level
  • ICTICT618 – Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
  • BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
  • BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  • ICTSAD609 – Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
  • ICTCYS615 – Detect and respond to cyber security insider risks and threats
  • ICTCYS602 – Implement cyber security operations
  • ICTCYS601 – Create cyber security standards for organisations
  • ICTCYS611 – Configure security devices for organisations
  • CPPSEC5006 – Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems
  • ICTNWK537 – Implement secure encryption technologies
  • ICTCYS604 – Implement best practices for identity management
  • ICTCYS606 – Evaluate and 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 Core and Specialisation Units
  • ICTICT608 – Interact with clients on a business level
  • ICTICT618 – Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
  • BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
  • BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  • ICTSAD609 – Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
  • ICTPMG613 – Manage ICT project planning
  • ICTNPL413 – Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
  • ICTNWK537 – Implement secure encryption technologies
  • ICTCYS602 – Implement cyber security operations
  • ICTCYS601 – Create cyber security standards for organisations
  • ICTCYS611 – Configure security devices for organisations
  • CPPSEC5006 – Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems
  • ICTTEN622 – Produce ICT network architecture designs
  • ICTNWK612 – Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
  • ICTTEN615 – Manage network traffic

Course Specifics

International Study requirements

Full-time (20 hours per week) using blended mode (face-to-face and supervised study sessions) Note: Excludes Self Study for assessment tasks.

Academic requirement

Entry to this course requires:

  • Successful completion of Australian year 12 or equivalent; AND
  • AQF recognised ICT50615 Diploma of Website Development or ICT50915 Diploma of Digital Media Technologies or other relevant qualification; OR
  • Relevant work experience in a related field.

English requirement

Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds only.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent (Learn more about English Requirements)

Exit pathways

  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Business

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