ICT60220 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

VET National Code: ICT60220

CRICOS Course Code: 119785G

Delivery Type: Face to Face

Duration: 92 (including 12 weeks of holidays)

Total Course Cost: $27,000

Tuition Fee: $26,000

Non Tuition Fee: $1,000

Course Description

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Course Structure:

In order to achieve qualification ICT60220 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete the following 16 units of competencies.

6 core units, plus
10 elective units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/ Elective
ICTICT608	Interact with clients on a business level	Core
ICTSAD609	Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment	Core
ICTICT618	Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments	Core
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness	Core
BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving	Core
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	Core
ICTTEN622	Produce ICT network architecture designs	Elective
ICTCYS606	Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law	Elective
ICTICT522	Evaluate vendor products and equipment	Elective
ICTCYS612	Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations	Elective
ICTNPL413	Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry	Elective
ICTTEN615	Manage network traffic	Elective
ICTCYS604	Implement best practices for identity management	Elective
ICTCYS608	Perform cyber security risk assessments	Elective
ICTPMG613	Manage ICT project planning	Elective
ICTNWK612	Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks	Elective

Training and Assessment:

The volume of learning for the qualification is 1840 hours. This comprises of:

Learning/training hours (1108 hours)
Assessment hours (452 hours)
Self-study (240 hours)

This will be delivered over 92 weeks of course duration including 80 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks holidays. Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Assessment Methods:

All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Knowledge Tests, Projects (e.g., Roleplays/Scenarios/Presentations), and Research Based Reports.

Pathways from the Qualification:

Successful completion may enable the student to apply for Graduate Certificate in Information Technology or Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications courses at other institutions or any other Degree programs in related fields such as telecommunications, optical fibre, networking, etc.

Employment/Career Pathways:

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

Senior Network Engineer
Cyber Security Specialist

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/BSB80120, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. HIC doesn't claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

Delivery Location:

Classes located at: 2F level 2, 57 Sanders Street, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD, 4122.