ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
CRICOS Course Code: 114843J
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Melbourne Campus: L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Abbotsford Campus: 395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067
Broadmeadows Campus: 61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047
Delivery Mode: This program is delivered in the classroomandthroughstructuredself- study
Duration: 104 weeks, 8 terms of 10 weeks (80 weeks total). Holiday breaks amounting to 24 weeks.
Study Load: 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study
About us
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).
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.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at this link:
Who should apply for this course?
This course is designed specifically for international students with the following aspirations:
- Embarking on a professional journey in the field of information technology.
- Transitioning into a different industry sector.
- Aiming for advanced academic qualifications.
The successful completion of this course could lead to a variety of job prospects or further learning opportunities. Potential career pathways are mainly within the Education and career development sector.
In terms of further academic progress, this course could serve as a steppingstone towards higher education qualifications, such as a master’s degree in information technology.
Course Map
UNITS
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans |
| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
| ICTTEN817 | Plan transmission networks |
| ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic |
| ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the Telecommunications Network Engineering industry |
| ICTSUS603 | Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning |
| ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments |
| ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks |
| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
| ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
| ICTNWK560 | Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks |
This course is designed to be delivered in a combination of face-to-face classroom sessions and structured self-study. The details of the timetable will be provided to you during the orientation, although please note that it is subject to change.
Class sessions are carefully structured to include a balance of theoretical instruction and practical activities, with a focus on creating a simulated real-life workplace environment.
During the self-study component, you will receive a comprehensive self-study guide that contains specific activities to be completed on a weekly basis. These completed activities must be submitted to your trainer and assessor for evaluation.
Assessments are an integral part of this course and may encompass a variety of formats, such as:
• Written questions
• Projects
• Presentations
• Reports
• Role plays/observations
• Portfolios/journals
At the commencement of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the specific assessment tasks that you are required to complete.
How can I apply?
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Hurry! Limited Scholarships Available
Course Credit
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.ausc.edu.au
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at info@ausc.edu.au