ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Duration: 52 weeks (including term break) CRICOS Course Code: 109428M

Course Fees: A$10,000 Enrolment Fees: A$200 Material Fees: A$400

Qualification 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).

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

Academic and Other Requirements

The course will be available to students who have completed year 12 or equivalent.
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.
At least 18 years of age or above

Equipment Requirements

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

Career Opportunities

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

IT security administrator
Systems/network administrator
Knowledge management analyst
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Manager, IT infrastructure solutions
Business development manager
Software manager

Unit of Competency

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology. It contains 20 units of competency as follows:

6 core units
10 elective units

Core Units:

BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level
ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment

Elective Units:

ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation
BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning
ICTNWK618 Design and implement a security system
ICTCYS608 Perform cyber security risk assessments
ICTCYS604 Implement best practices for identity management
ICTPRG549 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
ICTSAS517 Use network tools
ICTPRG614 Create cloud computing services
ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers

Delivery Method

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:

Projects/Case study
Written knowledge questions/tests
Web based research and reports
Discussions and Practical Demonstrations
Presentations
ICT Practical observation/ demonstration

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.