Year 11 or equivalent certificate of senior secondary education.
Age Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age
Recommended English Level: IELTS 5.5 (If the level of English is insufficient, a suitable course can be arranged.)
Direct Entry: *Direct Entry into the Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) is possible if students have the following:
• ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology or other relevant tertiary qualifications; or
• Work experience in a range of work environments providing a broader ICT support function and applying a wide range of higher-level technical skills in ICT areas such as networking, cyber security, database development, programming and web development. Student will have to complete subjects Database Management and Cyber Security Requirements from Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120). The duration is then 4 terms (36 college weeks).
**Direct Entry into the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60220) is possible if students have the following:
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology or other relevant tertiary qualifications; or
• Work experience in a range of work environments in senior ICT roles providing high level ICT, process improvement and business skills and knowledge. Student will have to complete subject Workplace Cyber Security, Dynamic Web Development and Project Management from Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220). The duration is then 3 terms (27 college weeks).
Information Technology
Our nationally accredited Information Technology courses are for anyone who requires specialist skills and knowledge to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies. Persons working at this level apply a wide range of higher-level technical skills in ICT areas such as cybersecurity, server virtualisation, database development, object oriented programming, dynamic web development, cloud computing, and project management.
Our graduates are eligible for student membership at Australian Computer Society (ACS). The ACS is the association for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals, with a large and active membership from all levels of the ICT industry. The ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT. The ACS is a member of the Australian Council of Professions.
Course Information
Our Information Technology courses have been developed according to the requirements of the Information and Communications Technology Training Package (ICT) and have been approved for delivery by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). They are nationally recognised qualifications within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Study Path
Training is delivered in stages which correspond to AQF Levels IV to VI. The preferred pathway for a qualification is for students to complete the requirements of the previous level qualification before progressing to the next level – thereby achieving more than one qualification. Applicants without the previous level qualification will be considered if they have relevant qualification and/or vocational experience. Please contact the College for more information. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the workplace.
Course Delivery & Assessment Methods
Delivery and assessment strategies are selected to reflect the nature of the elements and performance criteria of the competency together with the needs and learning style of the participants. Qualifications are delivered over 20 hours per week, 16 hours face-to-face and 4 hours online learning. Assessment methodology may include but is not limited to: observation, project/ report, case study, role play, exercises, activities; and written/oral tasks including multiple choice, questions and answer, essays, true/false and presentations.
CRICOS Code 105401K
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Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40115)
ICT Essentials
Implement WHS, environmental sustainability and anti-discrimination practices in an ICT workplace
Network Typologies
Determine best-fit topology for a local network
Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network
Systems Analysis
Model data objects
Model data processes
Object Oriented Programming I
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
Database Development
Create basic databases
Create basic databases
Emerging Technology
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
Cyber Security
Address cyber security requirements
Wireless Network
Determine and confirm client business requirements
Build a small wireless local area network
Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
Install hardware to a network
Server Management and Documentation
Install and manage a server
Create network documentation
Pathways to University
Academies Australasia Colleges have articulation and advanced standing arrangements with several universities and higher education providers
Academies Australasia Polytechnic pathway to Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Information Technology (3 years), Time Saved: 6 months, Time to Complete the Degree: 2 years + 6 months
Academies Australasia Polytechnic pathway to Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Information Technology (3 years), Time Saved: 6 months, Time to Complete the Degree: 2 years + 6 months
Vocational / Employment Outcome: Computing Support Technician, Customer Support, Customer Support Professional
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
