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Please note that the information shown below is for an obsolete version of the course. Please select the 'Next Version' button to view more relevant dataICT50220 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Details
Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.
Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory entry requirements for this course. The following are examples of the inherent requirements that are needed to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course:
- Communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written and technology): you will need to effectively communicate in English and produce written assessment in a coherent manner with correct grammar and punctuation
- Cognitive abilities (knowledge and cognitive skills, literacy and numeracy): you will need to perform basic arithmetic
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) abilities: you will need to competently use a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, an Internet browser, an email client, and competently use productivity software such as Microsoft Office. Although some aspects of discipline software will be learnt as part of your course, you will need to be able to independently learn to use features of software
- Sensory abilities (visual, auditory and tactile), strength and mobility (gross motor skills and fine motor skills): you will need to perceive fine detail on a computer screen and interact with a computer through devices such as a mouse, touchscreen or keyboard. Some units might require physical movement and installation of computer equipment such as small network routers and cables. You would be expected to either perform or supervise the movement and installation of small computer equipment.
- Sustainable performances: you will need to be able to concentrate for at least 2 hours at a time
- Interpersonal engagement: you will need to be able to work productively in a team, build rapport with future clients and admit mistakes
- Ethical behaviour: you will need to demonstrate honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice
- Behavioural stability: you will need to interact with people from a wide range of cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult situations
- Legal compliance: you will need to comply with the policies and practices of the ICT business organisation in which you find employment
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
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| AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 6 core units
- Complete 14 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.
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- RPL/RCC/Credit
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| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Complex Networking | ||||
| ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Professional Practice within IT | ||||
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Server Design | ||||
| ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Project Management | ||||
| ICTICT525 | Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cyber Security | ||||
| ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Network Security | ||||
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Virtual computing | ||||
| ICTNWK559 | Install an enterprise virtual computing environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| ICTNWK557 | Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
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| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
| ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data |
| ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks |
| ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems |
| ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team |
| ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers |
| ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions |
| ICTICT525 | Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies |
| ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects |
| ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan |
| ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
| ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies |
| ICTNWK559 | Install an enterprise virtual computing environment |
| ICTNWK557 | Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments |
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.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.
Domestic 2021 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Enrolment Information
Clusters of units are available for twenty-week blocks (enrolment periods) as illustrated on the diagram below.
Mandatory Requirements
Windows 11/10 PC capable of running Virtualisation software: This course includes specialisations in Advanced Networking and in Cyber Security. Vocational training requires students to be able to demonstrate practical hands-on skills in these areas of specialisation. You will need to setup Virtual servers on a suitable Windows Desktop/Laptop. Do not enrol unless you have access to the required computing facilities.
Video Interview (5-10 minutes): To maintain the integrity of assessment and hence protect your investment in doing this course, we will be using Video Interviews to verify the authenticity of the assessments you submit. This will involve a short video interview where your instructor will ask you specific questions about one or more of the assessments you have already submitted. Students who participate actively in the weekly Zoom sessions may not need to do the video interview.
Weekly Zoom Sessions
The primary study mode for this course is external online however we want to touch base on a weekly basis. The main way we will do this is through weekly Zoom sessions. These sessions will incorporate some live teaching and participation in learning activities, and the opportunity to ask questions. All these sessions will be recorded and made available in Moodle (CQU’s Learning Management System). The days and times of these sessions are shown in Moodle.
Study Load
This course requires a considerable commitment to complete.
- Carefully study the timeline below. In each of the three intakes there are two or three clusters available:
- Each cluster is composed of either two or three units.
- For each cluster the darker coloured area on the bar represents teaching weeks and the lighter coloured area show weeks set aside for students to work on assessments.
- In the May and August intakes, teaching starts while units from the previous intake are still in the assessment phase.
- You are responsible for managing your study load and meeting assessment deadlines. - Full-time study is 5 - 7 units simultaneously (two or three clusters) and requires 30+ hours per week of study. This allows completion of all 20 units over a period of about 12-18 months.
- Part-time study is 2 - 3 units simultaneously (one cluster) and requires 10 - 15 hours per week of study. This allows completion of all 20 units over a period of at least 2 years.
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February 2025 |
Server Design (2 units) 3 Feb – 20 Jun 2025 |
Professional Practice within IT (3 units) 3 Feb – 20 Jun 2025 |
Virtual Computing (2 units) 3 Feb – 20 Jun 2025 |
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ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers |
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments ICTSAS527 Manage client problems |
ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment |
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May 2025 |
Project Management (2 units) 6 May – 19 Sep 2025 |
Network Security (3 units) 6 May – 19 Sep 2025 |
Complex Networking (2 units) 6 May – 19 Sep 2025 |
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ICTICT525 Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies ICTPMG505 Manage ICT projects |
ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans ICTNWK546 Manage network security |
ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
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August 2025 |
Cyber Security (3 units) 4 Aug – 19 Dec 2025 |
Business Needs Analysis (3 units) 4 Aug – 19 Dec 2025 |
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BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan |
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
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