ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Specialisation Cyber Security)
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology at Rosehill College prepares students for specialized ICT roles, covering advanced topics in data management, cybersecurity, web development, and IT strategy.
Key Information
Course Sector
- Sector: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Course Level: Advanced Diploma
- Course Language: English
- Duration: 104 weeks
Course Codes
- CRICOS Course Code: 108963G
- VET National Code: ICT60220
Entry Requirements
Domestic Students
- Age: Must be over 18 years of age.
- Qualifications/Vocational Experience: No formal qualifications or vocational experience required.
- Skills Framework: Demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oral, and numeracy competencies to Diploma of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). This will be tested prior to enrolment.
International Students
- Age: Must be over 18 years of age.
- English Proficiency: IELTS overall band 5.5, with a minimum of 5.0 in individual bands (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
- English Language Competence Evidence:
- The student was educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
- The student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia.
- The student has successfully completed the College English Placement Test at the upper intermediate level.
- The student has successfully completed their High School in English Language.
Suitability
- Suitability Interview: In some instances, an interview with the Academic Manager via an online meeting such as Zoom, Skype, or face-to-face may be required to confirm the suitability of enrolment.
Course Details
Core Units
- BSBCRT611: Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- BSBXCS402: Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
- BSBTWK502: Manage team effectiveness
- ICTICT618: Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- ICTSAD609: Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
- ICTICT608: Interact with clients on a business level
Elective Units
- ICTNWK621: Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure
- ICTICT611: Develop ICT Strategic business plans
- ICTPMG617: Plan and direct complex ICT projects
- ICTCYS612: Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisation
- ICTNWK546: Manage network security
- ICTCYS604: Implement best practices for identity management
- ICTDBS605: Develop knowledge management strategies
- ICTCYS608: Perform cyber security risk assessments
- ICTCYS606: Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law
- ICTPMG613: Manage ICT project planning
Assessment Methods
- Written Quizzes: Test theoretical knowledge
- Projects and Portfolios: Apply practical skills
- Role Plays and Presentations: Simulate real-world scenarios
Course Duration
- Total Duration: 104 weeks (including 24 weeks of holidays)
- Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week (15 hours face-to-face, 5 hours online)
Support Services
- Academic Support: Tutoring and study groups
- Welfare Support: Counseling services and career advice
Pathways
Further Education
- Potential Employment: Various IT-related roles.
- Higher Education: Students may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in information technology, such as a Bachelor of Information Technology.
- Preferred Pathways: ICT50220 – Diploma in Information Technology, or with vocational experience assisting in a range of support roles without a formal IT qualification.
Employment Pathway
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology prepares students or recognises and develops existing workers performing a range of technical roles in IT environments.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
- Cyber security administrator
- Telecommunication technical officer or technologist
- Telecommunications network planner
- Telecommunications network manager
Pathways from the qualification: This qualification may lead to a Bachelor of Information Technology.
Course
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- Project Management
- Postgraduate Options