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ICT50118 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Details
Course Summary
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual 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 provide a broader rather than specialised ICT support function, applying a wide range of higher level technical skills in ICT areas such as networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
VET Student Loan Information
VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.
For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .
Course Details
| Course Type | Qualification |
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| Student Availability |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
| Application Mode |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire or Apply Now |
| Study Area |
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| Skill Area |
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| AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Person working at this level provide a broader rather than specialised ICT support function, applying a wide range of higher level technical skills in ICT areas such as networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 4 core units
- Complete 16 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Standard Course Structure
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Full-time study load (30+ hours per week) aim to complete four to five units every three months.
Part-time study load (10-20 hours per week) recommended maximum of three units every three months.
Units within clusters are best studied at the same time with the exception of the Professional Practice units.
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Online
| Database Design Cluster | ||||
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| ICTSAD501 | Model data objects | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTDBS502 | Design a Database | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Business Needs Analysis Cluster | ||||
| ICTICT509 | Gather data to identify business requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Network Design Cluster | ||||
| ICTNWK516 | Determine best-fit topology for a local network | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTNWK511 | Manage network security | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Server Design Cluster | ||||
| ICTNWK505 | Design, build and test a network server | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTNWK525 | Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| IT Project Management Cluster | ||||
| ICTPMG501 | Manage ICT projects | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTPRG502 | Manage a project using software management tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTICT514 | Identify and manage the implementation of current industry specific technologies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Professional Practice within IT (Units) | ||||
| ICTICT418 | Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBSUS501 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS501 | Ensure a safe workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Object-Orientated Programming Cluster | ||||
| ICTPRG527 | Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTPRG524 | Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTPRG503 | Debug and monitor applications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Web Design Cluster | ||||
| ICTWEB502 | Create dynamic web pages | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTWEB501 | Build a dynamic website | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Please refer to the VET Course Planners for the recommended study sequence of this course. Please enrol in your units as per those instructions.
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
| Assessment Types |
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| Project |
| Practical Task |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Third Party Verification |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.
Domestic 2020 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2021 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
The availabilities shown above are for the current and future years. To view any historic availabilities please press "Show Historic Availabilities" below:
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Enrolment Information
It has recently been announced that this course has been superseded by a new version of the qualification – ICT50220.
For this reason, it has been placed in Teach Out. This means that continuing students who have nearly completed the qualification are being provided an opportunity to finish their remaining units before the end of 2021.
Students intending to study in 2021 need to first assess which of the following three situations apply to them:
? Situation 1 - New students who are commencing the Diploma program for the first time in 2021.
or
? Situation 2 - Students who have previously completed some units from ICT50118 but do not have the time and/or desire to complete all 20 units from ICT50118 by October this year (2021).
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? Situation 3 - Students who wish to and have the time and ability to complete all 20 units from ICT50118 by October this year.
Note: If you are unsure as to whether you are in Situation 2 or Situation 3, please contact one of your teachers – Niveditha Dopathi or Arjun Neupane.
Study Load
This course requires a considerable commitment to complete.
Each “Block” runs for 20 weeks from the intake date which is usually the first week of a month.
A “Cluster” is a group of related units which are best studied together. Most clusters consist of 2 units but there are a few with either 3 or just one unit. The lists below show which units form the clusters.
Keep in mind that these “blocks” overlap so you need to plan your study
load carefully.
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Full-time study (2 or 3 clusters
each block): 30+ hours per week of study is required to complete these
units successfully.
· Part-time study (One cluster each block): Completing this successfully will require 10-15 hours of study per week.
Situation 1 (New Students Only) – Choose from the following units according to your chosen study load as explained above. These units will all be transferred and count towards the new qualification which starts in July 2021.
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Intake Period |
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Cluster |
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Feb 2021 Commencing 1 Feb 2021 |
ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topology for a local network ICTNWK511 Manage network security |
Network design |
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ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server ICTNWK525 Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment |
Server design and build |
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Mar 2021 Commencing 1 Mar 2021 |
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise |
Core units |
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Apr 2021 Commencing 5 Apr 2021 (Easter Monday) |
ICTICT514 Identify and manage the implementation of current industry specific technologies ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects ICTPRG502 Manage a project using software management tools |
Project management |
Situation 2 (Continuing students who will
transition to the new qualification) – Choose from the
following units according to your chosen study load as explained above. Up to 14
units can be transferred and count towards the new qualification which starts
in July 2021.
Note * : A maximum of 4 (four) of the following units can be included in
the 14 units to transfer : ICTNWK516, ICTICT418, BSBDIV501, BSBWHS501 and BSBSUS501
Situation 3 (Continuing students able to complete all 20 units from ICT50118 by Oct 2021) – Choose from the following units according to those you still need to complete all 20 units for the existing qualification ICT50118.
Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that you can manage the load you take on and are confident you can comfortably complete all of the 20 units you need to complete ICT50118 by October this year. If not, you should consider yourself to be in situation 2 and enrol accordingly.
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Intake Period |
Unit |
Cluster |
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Commencing 4 Jan 2021 |
ICTPRG527 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills ICTPRG524 Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications ICTPRG503 Debug and monitor applications |
Object oriented programming |
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ICTWEB501 Build a dynamic website ICTWEB502 Create dynamic web pages |
Web design |
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ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment * |
Professional practice |
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Feb 2021 Commencing 1 Feb 2021 |
ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topology for a local network * ICTNWK511 Manage network security |
Network design |
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ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server ICTNWK525 Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment |
Server design and build |
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BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace * |
Professional practice |
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Mar 2021 Commencing 1 Mar 2021 |
ICTSAD501 Model data objects ICTDBS502 Design a database |
Database design |
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ICTICT509 Gather data to identify business requirements ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise |
Business needs analysis |
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BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability * |
Professional practice |
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Apr 2021 Commencing 5 Apr 2021 (Easter Monday) |
ICTICT514 Identify and manage the implementation of current industry specific technologies ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects ICTPRG502 Manage a project using software management tools |
Project management |
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BSBDIV501 Manage diversity in the workplace * |
Professional practice |
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May 2021 Commencing 3 May 2021 |
ICTPRG527 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills ICTPRG524 Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications ICTPRG503 Debug and monitor applications |
Object oriented programming |
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ICTWEB501 Build a dynamic website ICTWEB502 Create dynamic web pages |
Web design |
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Jun 2021 Commencing 7 Jun 2021 |
ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topology for a local network * ICTNWK511 Manage network security |
Network design |
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ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server ICTNWK525 Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment |
Server design and build |