Advanced Diploma

ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunication)

RTO Code: 45592

CIRCOS Code: 03835K

Delivery: On Campus

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialized 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).

 

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

  • Business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements,
  • 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 organizational requirements
  • Back end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
  •  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 optimize organizational 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, organizational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects. 

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT50220 

This course is targeted at international students who are:

  • Seeking to pursue a career in leadership and management
  • Seeking to enter a new industry sector
  • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications

The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Code Title  Core or Elective

BSBCRT611 

Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

Core 

BSBTWK502 

Lead and manage team effectiveness

Core 

BSBXCS402 

Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

Core 

ICTICT608 

Interact with clients on a business level

Core 

ICTICT618 

Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

Core 

ICTSAD609 

Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment

Core 

ICTCYS606

Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law

Elective

ICTCYS608

Perform cyber security risk assessments

Elective

ICTCYS612

Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisation

Elective

ICTCYS604

Implement best practices for identity management

Elective

ICTNWK612

Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

Elective

ICTNPL413

Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry

Elective

ICTPMG613

Manage ICT project planning

Elective

ICTTEN615

Manage network traffic

Elective

ICTTEN622

Produce ICT network architecture designs

Elective

ICTSUS603

Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

Elective

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting.

The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement. 

You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 60 study weeks (6 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable. 

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace. 

In addition to classroom-based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments. 

You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include: 

  • Written questions
  • Projects 
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study. 

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

  • one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
  • support with personal issues
  • access to additional learning resources 
  • reasonable adjustment in the assessment
  • social events 
  • information about external sources of support. You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or a similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

PC:

Item Minimum requirements
Processor

Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor

Microsoft Windows 10
Operating system Microsoft Windows 10
RAM 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space
Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

macOS:

Item Minimum requirements 
Processor Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave).
RAM 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended
Graphics processor acceleration requirements OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

 

Name of software Associated costs Details
Office 365 $129 annually https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office
 
Laptop details Associated costs Details
Any laptop that meets the specifications above $450 (approximate only) Various

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at https://www.ciet.edu.au 

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment. 

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

Canberra Institute of Education and Technology has the following entry requirements:

You must:

  • be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
  • 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. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Domestic students must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills as tested through a language, literacy and numeracy assessment. Students will need to achieve ACSF level 3 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.

The costs for this course are as follows:

Course fees

Tuition fees: AUD $12,990

Enrolment fee: $250

Material fee: $450
Non-tuition fees May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at https://www.ciet.edu.au 

 

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment. 

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Canberra Institute of Education and Technology provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover. 

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:

  • High School Certificate
  • proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Canberra Institute of Education and Technology International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://www.ciet.edu.au