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VET National Code: ICT60220 | CRICOS Code: : 108830J

ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Sydney Metro College > Information Technology > ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Level:
Advanced Diploma
CRICOS Code:
108830J
Delivered Location:
Melbourne Campus, Sydney Campus
Duration:
78 Weeks

Qualifcation Specilisation: Cyber Security & Telecommunications Network Engineering

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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.
Course Outline
Qualification Code & Name ICT60220 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Qualification Duration 78 Weeks (6 Terms of 10 Weeks)
Terms

Each term consists of 10 weeks.

 Unit Code Unit Name Core / Elective
Term 1 BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving Core
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices Core
BSBTWEEK502 Manage team effectiveness Core
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 2 ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level Core
ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment Core
ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 3 ICTCYS608 Perform cyber security risk assessments Elective
ICTCYS606 Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law Elective
ICTCYS612 Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisation Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 4 ICTCYS604 Implement best practices for identity management 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 5 ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks Elective
ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments Core
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 6 ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic Elective
ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs 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 16 units must be completed including 6 Core units and 10 Elective units as listed above.
  • Course Specialisation: Cyber Security & Telecommunications Network Engineering.

Completing the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology can lead to various job opportunities in the IT field. Some potential career paths include:

  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • Systems Engineer
  • IT Business Analyst
  • Change Management Specialist
  • Digital Transformation Project Manager

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

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in 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:

International students must:

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

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
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

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 structured self-study.

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