ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

Duration: 78 weeks (including term break) CRICOS Course Code: 109427A

Course Fees: A$15,200 Enrolment Fees: A$200 Material Fees: A$600

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).

Licensing/Regulatory Information: No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

International students must be 18 years or older and provide evidence to demonstrate both academic and English language entry requirements as follows:

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Equipment requirements

Sunbeam will supply your course materials through eLearning (Moodle platform) and course handouts.
Sunbeam will provide computers, required software, and internet access to the student at College.

Employment Outcomes

Role of graduates may vary from sector to sector. However, graduates with proper employability skills should be able to work as:

Information systems office manager
Office systems administrator
IT office manager
IT systems administrator
Systems manager

Qualification Structure

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology. It contains 20 units of competency as follows:

6 core unit
14 elective units

Core Units

BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

Elective Units

ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts
ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation
ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements
ICTNWK558 Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments
ICTICT518 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTSAS517 Use network tools
ICTSAD509 Produce ICT feasibility reports
ICTICT519 Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
ICTPRG530 Manage projects using software management tools
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTNWK556 Identify and resolve network problems
ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers

Mode of Study

Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:

Assessments

Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. Assessments methods may include:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)

Students may be eligible to obtain credits for individual units because of experience gained in the relevant field or from previous training and education. A Fee is payable for assessing your RPL status. Further information can be obtained from the Student Support Officer.