Diploma of Information Technology

There are no formal prerequisites to apply for this course. However, to ensure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:

• For students without an equal or higher-level qualification, there’s a short language, literacy and numeracy quiz you complete online.
• You should have basic skills and understanding of MS Word and Excel.

It is also recommended you have access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course.

A laptop or PC with:

• 2 GHz or faster processor
• Quad Core CPU
• 8GB of RAM
• 200GB of Storage
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Monitor: 21 inch (dual monitor preferred)
• Google Drive or Dropbox account recommended for storage
• Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
• Access to the internet (minimum ADSL 2+)
• Access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera

You may also be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if you have relevant knowledge and skills you’ve gained through previous formal or informal training, education and employment.

In this ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology, students may choose to enrol in either the Diploma of Information Technology (Front and Back End Web Development) or the Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Advanced Networking), and may study the following subjects:

Diploma of Information Technology (Front and Back End Web Development)

Module 1: Foundation skills

• ICTICT517 – Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
• ICTICT532 – Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
• BSBCRT512 – Originate and develop concepts
• ICTICT530 – Design user experience solutions

Module 2: Client-side development

• ICTWEB522 – Develop website information architecture
• ICTWEB452 – Create a markup language document
• ICTWEB519 – Develop complex web page layouts
• ICTWEB520 – Develop complex cascading style sheets

Module 3: Dynamic website development

• ICTWEB441 – Produce basic client-side script
• ICTWEB518 – Build a document using extensible markup language
• ICTWEB451 – Apply structured query language in relational databases
• ICTWEB513 – Build dynamic websites

Module 4: Website services

• ICTDBS507 – Integrate databases with websites
• ICTWEB514 – Create dynamic web pages
• ICTPRG554 – Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
• ICTPRG553 – Create and develop REST APIs

Module 5: Web development team skills

• ICTSAS527 – Manage client problems
• BSBXTW401 – Lead and facilitate a team
• BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
• ICTWEB525 – Implement quality assurance process for websites

Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Advanced Networking)

Module 1: Foundation skills

• BSBXCS402 – Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
• ICTNWK424 – Install and operate small enterprise branch networks
• BSBCRT512 – Originate and develop concepts
• ICTPRG430 – Apply introductory object-oriented language skills – Java

Module 2: Cyber Security

• ICTCYS407 – Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
• ICTCYS610 – Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
• ICTCYS613 – Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
• ICTICT532 – Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

Module 3: Networking

• ICTNWK559 – Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
• ICTSAS518 – Install and upgrade operating systems
• ICTNWK557 – Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
• ICTICT517 – Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

Module 4: Incidents and testing

• ICTSAS524 – Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
• ICTSAS526 – Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
• ICTNWK536 – Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
• ICTNWK540 – Design, build and test network servers

Module 5: Leadership skills

• ICTNWK546 – Manage network security
• ICTNWK529 – Install and manage complex ICT networks
• ICTSAS527 – Manage client problems
• BSBXTW401 – Lead and facilitate a team