This qualification 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 specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables 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). Six (6) core units and fourteen (14) elective units are required for the award of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT50220
6th November 2023 |
27th November 2023 |
29th January 2024 |
4th March 2024 |
29th April 2024 |
Students successfully completing this course will receive the ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology
QIBA has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
NOTE: Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Our ICT50220 – Diploma in Information Technology is designed to prepare participants for a range of job roles and titles across different industry sectors.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Analyst programmer support
Assistant programming developer
Assistant software applications programmer
Assistant software developer
Database support programmer
Web support programmer
CODE | TITLE | CORE or ELECTIVE |
---|---|---|
BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | Core |
BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | Core |
ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | Core |
ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | Core |
ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | Core |
ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks | Elective |
ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions | Elective |
ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers | Elective |
ICTNWK546 | Manage network security | Elective |
ICTNWK560 | Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks | Elective |
ICTNWK561 | Design enterprise wireless local area networks | Elective |
ICTPRG535 | Build advanced user interfaces | Elective |
ICTSAD509 | Produce ICT feasibility reports | Elective |
ICTICT518 | Research and review hardware technology options for organisations | Elective |
ICTICT524 | Determine ICT strategies and solutions for organisations | Elective |
ICTICT526 | Verify client business requirements | Elective |
ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | Elective |
ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects | Elective |
ICTWEB527 | Research and apply emerging web technology trends |
Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training and assessment activities per week during the training and assessment weeks.
Approximately 6 hours per week of unsupervised study hours (assessment preparation) is expected, in addition to the 20 hours of classroom training per week.
Course delivery is through classroom-based face-to-face learning at the Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane Campus locations. This is tailored for theoretical and practical training sessions by means of simulated workplace environments and group activities.
This allows learners to develop the knowledge and foundations required to undertake business services-based work or information and communications technology work and to prepare for and practice dealing with, situations that arise in business services and IT settings. Units of competency in these courses can be delivered as standalone units.
QIBA offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers to students with existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience. The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in the VET Credit Transfer Policy and the VET Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. Click here to download the form for RPL/Credit transfer. Click here to download the form for RPL/Credit transfer.
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