ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering).
This qualification 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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
CRICOS code: 113843F
Specialisation
The units studied in the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology offered by Skills Institute Australia qualify the learner to attain the Telecommunications Network Engineering specialisation.
Course duration
This course is delivered over 104 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Skills Institute Australia training facility. This includes twelve (12) weeks holidays.
| Weeks | Hours per week | Total hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Study/ training | 46 | 20 | 920 |
| Year 1 Holidays | 6 | ||
| Year 2 Study/ training | 46 | 20 | 920 |
| Year 2 Holidays | 6 | ||
| Total | 104 | 1840 |
Course units
To achieve this qualification, our students must demonstrate competency in 16 units of competency:
- 6 core units
- 10 elective units.
| Code | Unit name |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level |
| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
| ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments |
| Elective units | |
| ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management |
| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments |
| ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements |
| ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
| Telecommunications Network Engineering units | |
| ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning |
| ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks |
| ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic |
| ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs |
Pre-requisites
All students must be at least 18 years of age.
Academic requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of year 12 or equivalent
- Overseas students require a language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
There are no specific academic prerequisites for any of the units in this course.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students who have completed any of the units of study or have practical experience that may be used for recognition of prior learning must contact Skills Institute Australia prior to enrollment.
Assessment
As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the duration of the course until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.
Assessment tasks may include
- Written questions and answers
- Presentations
- Projects
- Practical demonstration
- Observation of the learner
- Written and oral questioning
- Written reports
Fees
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Is this course available for Domestic or International students?
This course is available to international students and domestic students.
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Student support
Skills Institute Australia has a commitment to providing equity in training for all learners. In particular, ensuring equity in training for women and the elimination of discrimination against female students in vocational education and training is a priority.