ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

Level:

Diploma

CRICOS Code:

106345E

Delivered Location:

Melbourne Campus, Sydney Campus

Duration:

78 Weeks

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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 adeliverable 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).

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

Advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
Advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements
Back end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
Business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
Cloud architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans
Cloud engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks
Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
Database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
Front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
Game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
Game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development
Systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
Systems 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 Outline
Qualification Code & Name	ICT50220 - Diploma of Information Technology		Qualification Duration	78 Weeks (6 Terms of 10 Weeks)
Terms Term Duration: Each term consists of 10 weeks.		Unit Code	Unit Name	Core / Elective Unit
Term 1		ICTCYS608	Perform cyber security risk assessments	Elective
		ICTPRG535	Build advanced user interfaces	Elective
		ICTWEB527	Research and apply emerging web technology trends	Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 2		BSBXTW401	Lead and facilitate a team	Core
		ICTSAS527	Manage client problems	Core
		ICTICT523	Gather data to identify business requirements	Elective
		ICTICT526	Verify client business requirements	Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 3		ICTICT517	Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation	Core
		BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	Core
		BSBCRT512	Originate and develop concepts	Core
		ICTICT532	Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments	Core
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 4		ICTCYS612	Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisation	Elective
		ICTCYS604	Implement best practices for identity management	Elective
		ICTCYS606	Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law	Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 5		ICTNWK546	Manage network security	Elective
		ICTNWK560	Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks	Elective
		ICTNPL413	Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry	Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 6		ICTPMG505	Manage ICT projects	Elective
		ICTSAD509	Produce ICT feasibility reports	Elective
		ICTNWK540	Design, build and test network servers	Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)

Important Information

Note that the sequence of unit delivery may vary. A timetable with your allocated units for each term will be provided at the beginning of the term.
To successfully complete the qualification, a total of 20 units must be completed, including 6 Core and 14 Elective units as listed above.

Completing the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology can lead to various job opportunities in the IT field. Some potential career paths include:

IT Support Specialist
Network Administrator
Systems Administrator
Web Developer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Database Administrator

Potential employment options are in a range of IT related roles.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of advanced diploma qualifications such as the ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.

A Course credit is the recognition of prior learning, study, or work experience that allows students to receive credit towards a qualification. It can reduce the course duration and cost required to complete a course by exempting students from certain units if they have already met the learning outcomes. This process is outlined on the Sydney Metro College website under the download section in the Student Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:

Students must be over 18 years of age.
Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.

Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.

This qualification will be delivered over 78 weeks, consisting of 6 terms of 10 weeks each, plus up to 18 weeks of term breaks (3 weeks per term), including public holidays.

This program is delivered in the classroom and through online structured self-study on e-learning portal.