ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) environments, supporting clients and providing network security, programming and web development, and database administration services.

CRICOS Code

117385F

Intake

Jan-Apr

Duration

52 weeks

Total Fee

$15,450

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles. Individuals at this level use communication skills to support individuals and teams and may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

Course Information

Course Duration: 52 weeks (1 year/4 terms) that includes 40 study weeks and 12 holiday weeks.
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face in the classroom.
Study Load: 20 hours of classes (supervised training and assessment activities on campus) and 10 hours of self-paced learning (homework) every week.
Location: Level 1, 269-273 Bigge Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170.

Entry Requirements

There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.

St Martin College has the following entry requirements for international students applying for this Diploma / AQF Level 5 course:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12 education.
Must participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Must participate in an LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills) assessment, if applicable, to demonstrate readiness and learning capacity to undertake the course.
Must have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (test results must be no more than two (2) years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Education in an English-speaking country for at least five (5) years; or
- Completion of at least six (6) months of an AQF Level 3 or higher course at an Australian RTO within the last two (2) years; or
- Successful completion of an ELICOS course at Upper Intermediate level or above; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test at St Martin College.

Notes

LLND requirements may be exempted in specific cases. This will be reviewed during the application assessment process, and applicants will be informed if applicable.
Other English language tests (e.g., PTE, TOEFL) are accepted. Students must provide results to confirm equivalence to a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.

Course Completion Requirements

The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification is awarded upon successful completion of twenty (20) units of competency, including six (6) core units and fourteen (14) elective units.

Core Units (6 Units)

unit code	unit title
BSBCRT512	Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401	Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517	Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532	Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTSAS527	Manage client problems

Elective Units (14 Units)

unit code	unit title
ICTNWK529	Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTNWK536	Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICTNWK540	Design, build and test network servers
ICTNWK546	Manage network security
ICTNWK557	Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
ICTNWK559	Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICTNWK423	Manage network and data integrity
ICTICT518	Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICTICT521	Select new technology supported business model
ICTICT526	Verify client business requirements
ICTICT443	Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
ICTNWK539	Design and implement integrated server solutions
ICTICT424	Address cyber security requirements
ICTNWK424	Install and operate small enterprise branch networks

Career Outcomes

This qualification prepares you for roles such as:

IT Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Web Developer
Database Administrator

Pathways

This course can be a pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Course Highlights

AQF Level 5 qualification
Advanced IT skills
Networking, programming, and web development training
52 weeks duration
Face-to-face delivery
Pathway to higher education

Course Fees Summary

Admission: $250 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $15,000 ($3,750 per term)
Materials: $200 ($50 per term)
Total: $15,450

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