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).
Entry Requirements
International students must be 17 years or older and provide evidence to demonstrate both academic and English language entry requirements as follows:
Academic Requirements:
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; or other relevant qualification/s
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.
Resources requirements
We supply access to your course materials through eSpace (Moodle platform) and course
handouts. The course materials fee is $600.
We have computers and student access at College, required software’s (eg, IT software’s and
Microsoft suite) are installed in college computers for students to use.
Vocational Outcome
Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:
- Information systems office manager
- Office systems administrator
- IT office manager
- IT systems administrator
- Systems manager
Course Structure
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the ICT50120 Diploma of
Information Technology. It contains 20 units of competency as follows:
- 4 core unit
- 16 elective units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT601 | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity | Core |
| BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | Core |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level | Core |
| ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | Core |
| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment | Core |
| ICTNWK615 | Design and configure desktop virtualisation | Elective |
| BSBPMG517 | Manage project risk | Elective |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning | Elective |
| ICTNWK618 | Design and implement a security system | Elective |
| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments | Elective |
| ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management | Elective |
| ICTPRG549 | Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills | Elective |
| ICTSAS517 | Use network tools | Elective |
| ICTWEB517 | Create web-based programs | Elective |
| ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers | Elective |
| ICTNWK615 | Design and configure desktop virtualisation | Elective |
| BSBPMG517 | Manage project risk | Elective |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning | Elective |
| ICTNWK618 | Design and implement a security system | Elective |
Delivery Methods
The course is delivered across 54 weeks over 6 terms.
The delivery mode is blended delivery mode combining classroom and online delivery.
Classroom learning This blended mode means we conduct face to face delivery for 15 hours per week supplemented by structured online learning for 5 hours per week. Once you start the course, the trainers will explain how the classes will run 15 hours per week in classroom. Classroom learning includes lectures supported by power point plus visual topic content, with practice time and lots of group and oral work. ICT simulation software’s such as NetBeans, virtual box, XAMPP are installed on college computers for student’s to use
Structured online learning There is an extra 5 hours per week programmed outside class time when you revise and practice to reinforce classroom learning. The online learning is set up by unit and topics so it is easy for you to explore and then work through each unit of study. Some people will move more quickly through the material and others may take a bit more time depending on your confidence in the topics.
Depending on student background, you may need to study extra 4 hours per week during the term.
Assessments
Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. Each unit assessment takes about 5-15 hours outside of class hours. Assessments methods may include:
- Projects/ case study
- ICT Practical observation/ demonstration
- Short written knowledge questions/tests
- Web based research and reports
- Discussions and practical demonstrations
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
RPL and credit transfer (CT) can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation and the original or certified copy must be provided. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status or processing your credit transfer. please refer to our price lists in the handbook and website. If credit is granted, international students may have their course and visa shortened.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology.
Pathways
Under mutual recognition, the Certificate qualification and Statement of Attainment awarded by Skyline International College will be recognized by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students have a number of pathway options:
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
- BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management
- An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers that are willing to accept your credentials and experience (subject to higher education providers course entry requirements).