ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised 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).
Duration
12 – 24 Months
Delivery Mode
Workplace / Traineeship, Online
Start Date
Enroll anytime
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
- Required Skills
- Job Outcomes
- Entry Requirement
- Admission Requirements
- Fees
- Delivery Details
- Pathways
- Assessment Requirements
- Practical Placement Requirements
- Unit of Competency
- Third Party Arrangements
Required Skills
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- 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 organisational requirements
- Back End Web Development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
- Business Analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, 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 optimise organisational 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, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects.
Job Outcomes
Some of the career pathways after completing Diploma of Information Technology:
- Network Administrator.
- Information Technology Manager.
- Computer Support Specialist.
- Data Security Administrator.
- Computer Technician.
- Database Administrator.
- Information Systems Manager.
Entry Requirement
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this childcare course. Students may enrol directly in the diploma level childcare course without completing lower ranked qualifications.
Childcare course graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following age, English and other requirements:
- Age: must be 18 years or over
- Undertake Pre Training Review
- Undertake an LLN test: Learning (ACSF Level 4), reading (ACSF Level 3), writing (ACSF Level 3), oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to parcipate in the course.
- Moderate level of computer literacy and has access to Internet enable device.
- Student complete separate digital literacy test to identify the level of digital literacy.
Fees
| Fee for Service |
For a full list of other optional fees that may be applicable, please refer to our Course Fees page.
Delivery Details
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:
- lectures / Instructions
- pre-reading
- demonstrations and modelling
- practice opportunities
- brainstorming activities
- group discussions
- guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies
Delivery Structure:
- Delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Dandenong
- Werribee
- Craigieburn
- Melton
- Box Hill
Notes: Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for Hammond Institute)
Pathways
Course pathways after completing Diploma of Information Technology
- Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.
Assessment Requirements
Assessment method for Information Technology may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessment will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
Practical Placement Requirements
To achieve Diploma of in Information Technology qualification the candidate must have completed at least work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. If a student is unable to find appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.
Unit of Competency
Diploma of Information Technology requires 20 units of Competency.
- 6 core units
- 14 elective units.
Core Units:
| 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 |
Industry Suggested Electives:
Group A Advanced Networking Specialisation
| 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 |
Group B – Advanced programming specialisation
| ICTPRG535 | Build advanced user interfaces |
| ICTPRG547 | Apply advanced programming skills in another language |
| ICTPRG549 | Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills |
Group C – Cyber security specialisation
| ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data |
| ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
| ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture |
Group D – Business analysis specialisation
| ICTSAD507 | Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions |
| ICTSAD508 | Develop technical requirements for business solutions |
| ICTSAD509 | Produce ICT feasibility reports |
| ICTSAS502 | Establish and maintain client user liaison |
To learn more about what is included in the units above, click here and type in the unit code.Other Electives options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
Third Party Arrangements
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.