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Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

  • ID:KENT610010
  • Level:2-Year Higher/Advanced Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirements

  • IELTS Academic*: Overall band score of 5.5 (with no individual band score of less than 5.0)

  • PTE Academic (Pearsons): Overall score of 42 (with 35 or more in all communicative scores)

  • TOEFL IBT (Internet based): Overall score of 46 (Writing/Speaking of 15+ and Reading/Listening of 7+)

  • Cambridge CAE & CPE: 162

Other Requirements

Entry to this course requires:

  • Successful completion of Australian year 12 or equivalent; AND

  • Successful completion of an AQF recognised Diploma of Information Technology or other relevant qualification; OR

  • Relevant work experience in a related field.

Course Information

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.

Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

  • advanced data management information: creating, designing and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management

  • cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans

  • full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and designing user experience solutions

  • further programming: applying advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data

  • IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions

  • systems development and 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

CRICOS Code: 105667F

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Case Studies

Scenarios – Problem Solving, Practical Activities, Oral Presentation, Multiple Choice Quiz, Written Portfolio, Projects, Reports, Practical Observations

Core Units (for all Specialisations)

  • ICTICT608 – Interact with clients on a business level

  • ICTSAD609 – Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment

  • BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

  • ICTICT618 – Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

  • BSBCRT601 – Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity

  • BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness

Full Stack Web Development Specialisation Units

  • ICTPRG553 – Create and develop REST APIs

  • BSBLDR523 – Lead and Manage effective Workplace Relationships

  • BSBLDR601 – Lead and manage organisational change

  • ICTICT611 – Develop ICT strategic business plans

  • ICTICT614 – Identify and implement business innovation

  • ICTDBS605 – Develop knowledge management strategies

  • ICTICT530 – Design user experience solution

  • ICTPRG535 – Build advanced user interfaces

  • ICTSAD612 – Implement and maintain uses of containerisation

  • BSBSTR601 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Cyber Security Specialisation Units

  • ICTCYS603 – Undertake penetration testing for organisations

  • ICTCYS607 – Acquire digital forensic data

  • ICTCYS609 – Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices

  • ICTCYS614 – Analyse cyber security insider risks and threats and devise recommendations

  • ICTCYS615 – Detect and respond to cyber security insider risks and threats

  • ICTCYS601 – Create cyber security standards for organisations

  • ICTCYS602 – Implement cyber security operations

  • ICTCYS611 – Configure security devices for organisations

  • CPPSEC5006 – Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems

  • ICTNWK537 – Implement secure encryption technologies

Telecommunications Network Engineering Specialisation Units

  • ICTNPL413 – Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry

  • ICTNWK612 – Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

  • ICTPMG613 – Manage ICT project planning

  • ICTTEN615 – Manage network traffic

  • ICTTEN622 – Produce ICT network architecture designs

  • ICTCYS601 – Create cyber security standards for organisations

  • ICTCYS602 – Implement cyber security operations

  • ICTCYS611 – Configure security devices for organisations

  • CPPSEC5006 – Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems

  • ICTNWK537 – Implement secure encryption technologies

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Exit pathways

  • Bachelor of Business

  • Bachelor of Accounting

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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