ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
Course Code | ICT50220 |
Course Name | Diploma of Information Technology |
CRICOS Course Code | 105442A |
Course Duration | 78 weeks |
Location | Level 10, 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Level 2, 108 Margaret Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Level 1, 15 Moore Street Canberra ACT 2601 |
Tuition Fee | $14,000 |
Course Description
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:
Intake Dates
11th April 2022 |
9th May 2022 |
11th July 2022 |
15th August 2022 |
10th October 2022 |
14th November 2022 |
Qualification
Students successfully completing this course will receive the ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology
Entry Requirements
QIBA has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and must have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12.
- Have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
- Participate in a course entry interview to demonstrate their suitability for the course.
- Participate in LLN test.
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test
NOTE: Other English language tests such as PET 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.
Job Prospects
Our ICT50120 – 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
Units Description
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 | Elective |
Mode of Study
Course delivery is through classroom-based face-to-face learning at the Sydney and Brisbane Campus locations for 15 hours per week. This is tailored for theoretical and practical training sessions by means of simulated workplace environments and group activities. An additional 5 hours of online learning is delivered through QIBA online learning platforms ZOOM and Learnbook (Moodle) thus comprising of a total of 20 hours of training delivery per week.
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 I.T. settings. Units of competency in these courses can be delivered as standalone units.
RPL/Course Credit
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.
Contact
Brisbane CBD Campus
Level 2/108 Margaret St
Brisbane
QLD 4000
Phone
07 3186 6449
Sydney CBD Campus
Level 10, 140 Elizabeth Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
Phone
02 9267 3040