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ICT50220: Diploma of Information Technology (IT) CRICOS course code: 03886K
- Entry requirements: Cert IV or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 or higher. 18 years of age. Pre-entrance interview. CRICOS course duration: 68 weeks
- The nationally accredited Diploma of Information Technology is an intensive course that will give you a broad base of IT generalist and project management skills.
- Go on to work as a highly skilled computer or network technician in a high demand industry. Your journey to becoming an IT professional starts here. Start with core subjects in programming. Then explore advanced topics including web, data science, and database management. Get the technical and professional skills needed in today’s IT careers.
- On completion of this diploma, students will be able to:
apply knowledge and problem-solving skills to design and develop computer programs, analyse and debug computer programs to describe their purpose and identify logic and syntactical errors
understand principles of abstraction in the design of programs and computer systems - Communicate and collaborate effectively with others
- Understand how ethical considerations apply to software development, with consideration for impacts on others and society and demonstrate a capacity for independent learning and a developing level of technical knowledge in information technology and its applications
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Career Pathways: Diploma, ICT Office Manager
| Year | Intake Dates | |||
| 2021 | 11 January | 12 April | 12 July | 11 October |
| 2022 | 10 January | 11 April | 11 July | 10 October |
| 2023 | 9 January | 10 April | 10 July | 9 October |
| 2024 | 8 January | 8 April | 8 July | 7 October |
Course Structure
| Core Units | |
| BSBUS501 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
| BSBWHS501 | Ensure a safe workplace |
| ICTICT509 | Gather data to identify business requirements |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
Elective Units Selected for this Training product
Electives: Provided pre-requisites have been met and the subject is offered in the trimester, students may choose any electives from the list below.
| Units chosen from Group C IT Support | |
| ICTICT507 | Select new technology models for business |
| ICTICT510 | Determine appropriate ICT strategies and solutions |
| ICTICT512 | Plan process re-engineering strategies for business |
| ICTICT514 | Identify and manage the implementation of current industry-specific technologies |
| ICTICT515 | Verify client business requirements |
| ICTSAS509 | Provide client ICT support services |
| Units chosen from Group D Web design and development | |
| ICTWEB411 | Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages |
| ICTWEB429 | Create a markup language document to specification |
| ICTWEB501 | Build a dynamic website |
| ICTWEB502 | Create dynamic web pages |
| Units chosen from Group F Digital media technologies | |
| BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts |
| CUADIG502 | Design digital applications |
| CUADIG503 | Design e-learning resources |
| CUADIG507 | Design digital simulations |
| CUAPOS201 | Perform basic vision and sound editing |
| Units chosen from Group G Project management | |
| ICTPMG501 | Manage ICT projects |
ICT60220 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (IT) CRICOS course code: 03886K
- Entry requirements 18 years of age, student must demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS score of no less than 5.5 or equivalent. Pre-entrance interview Certificate IV or equivalent.
- Course Duration 79 weeks full time for international students and includes self-directed study, holiday and assessment time Negotiated individual or group study support sessions are available on a weekly basis and are included within the time table.
- This qualification provides high level information and communications technology (ICT), process improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior ICT roles within organisations. The qualification is suited to individuals who possess ICT and business skills and knowledge and wish to consolidate and build pathways to further education or employment opportunities.
- Career Pathways: ICT support officer, web developer, computer network professional, ICT manager, ICT systems administrator
Course Structure
| Core Units | |
| BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness |
| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level |
| ICTICT610 | Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| ICTPMG609 | Plan and direct complex ICT projects |
| ICTSUS601 | Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects |
Elective Units Selected for this Training product
| 5 Units from Group A Knowledge Management | |
| ICTDBS501 | Monitor and improve knowledge management system |
| ICTDBS601 | Build a data warehouse |
| ICTDBS602 | Develop a knowledge management strategy |
| ICTICT605 | Implement a knowledge management strategy |
| ICTICT604 | Identify and implement business innovation |
| 6 Units from Group C General Elective Units | |
| BSBINN601 | Lead and manage organizational change |
| BSBINN601 | Lead and manage organizational change |
| BSBINN601 | Lead and manage organizational change |
| BSBMGT608 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement |
| ICTICT601 | Develop ICT strategic and action plans |
| ICTPMG606 | Manage ICT project quality |
| ICTICT606 | Develop communities of practice |
| ICTSAD602 | Conduct knowledge audits |