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 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).
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.
Course Duration
- 78 weeks (including term breaks)
- 6 terms (10 weeks per term)
This course consists of 20 units of competency (6 core and 14 elective) delivered across a period of 78 weeks (including 18 weeks of term breaks). Students will complete 1,800 hours of structured learning (20 hours per week) and are expected to complete 600 hours of unsupervised study and assessment preparation (10 hours per week). The 60 weeks of learning are split into 6 terms of 10 weeks each, with each term covering 3-4 units of competency.
Study Mode
The delivery methods for this course include:
Face-to-Face Classroom-Based Learning
Course Entry Requirements
- Students must be at least 18 years of age at course commencement; AND
- Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent; AND
- Students must hold an IELTS 5.5 or higher with no skills band less than 5 or equivalent, if they have not completed high school and/or tertiary education in Australia or in the English language.
- It is recommended that all students be proficient in the use of computer- based technology;
- It is recommended that all students have the appropriate level of learning, reading, writing, language, oral communication, and numeracy skills.
Additionally, when enrolling students, Newbay Tutoring staff must adhere to the Newbay Tutoring Admission and Enrolment Policy and Procedure.
*Domestic students refer to all student excluding those defined as overseas students.
**Overseas students refer to students, whether in or outside Australia, on a student visa.
Assessments
This course will be delivered and assessed through verbal assessment, group discussion, consultation, prescribed textbook reading and online written assessment activities.
Course Outcomes
Students will attain the Diploma of Information Technology once all units have been completed at a competent level.
Graduates of our Diploma of Information Technology will gain a solid overview of the IT and Communications industry with a focus on operational knowledge. Relevant job roles include:
- ICT Office Manager
- Office Systems Administrator
- ICT Systems Administrator
Course Fees
The costs for this course are as follows:
- Enrolment Fee: $200 (non-refundable)
- Material Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
- Tuition Fee: Scholarships are available
