ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
CRICOS Course Code: 114843J
Course Details
| Locations | L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroomandthroughstructuredself- study |
| Duration |
78 weeks,including 60 study weeks and 18 weeks of holidays. |
| Study load |
20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study |
| Fees and Payment
Intake Dates |
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Course Overview
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.
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Who should apply for ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology 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.
Resource requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.
You are responsible for providing your own uniform and sturdy work shoes. Details of suppliers will be provided to you at your orientation.
What can I expect?
This course comprises the following units, and successful completion of all units is necessary to attain the qualification. Students who complete only certain units will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units successfully accomplished.
Course Structure
| Unit code | Unit title |
| Core | |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote work place cyber security awareness and best practices |
| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level |
| ICTICT618 | ManageIP,ethics and privacy in ICT environments. |
| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
| Elective | |
| ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
| ICTNWK560 | Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks |
| ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning |
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans |
| ICTSUS603 | Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects |
| ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic |
| ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs |
| ICTTEN817 | Plan transmission networks |
What are the entry requirements?
Australian Sovereign College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
- have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (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 5.5.
Training and assessment information
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.
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
