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.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
There are no other 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:
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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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).
Study Mode Definitions
*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.
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Business Needs Analysis | ||||
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ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Complex Networking | ||||
ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Professional Practice within IT | ||||
BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Server Design | ||||
ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers | 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 | ||||
BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Network Security | ||||
ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTNWK546 | Manage network security | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Virtual computing | ||||
ICTNWK557 | Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ICTNWK559 | Install an enterprise virtual computing environment | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data |
BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks |
BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team |
ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems |
ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions |
ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers |
ICTICT525 | Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies |
ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects |
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 |
ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies |
ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans |
ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
ICTNWK557 | Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments |
ICTNWK559 | Install an enterprise virtual computing environment |
Assessment Types |
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Third Party Verification |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
Project |
RPL |
Other |
Enrolment
Information
Clusters
are available for certain intakes (enrolment periods) as listed below.
Mandatory
Requirements
Windows
10 or 11 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 Desktop/Laptop. Do not enrol unless you have 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 the opportunity
to ask questions and have them answered. 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 the table below but it is best to check each unit
in Moodle in case these change through the year.
Study Load
This course requires a considerable commitment to
complete.
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Full-time study (one
cluster each intake or two clusters every second intake): 30+ hours per
week of study is required to complete all units successfully over a period of at least one year.
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Part-time study (one
cluster every second intake): Completing the course over 2 or more years
(Part Time) will require 10-15 hours of study per week.
· Each intake
(enrolment period) runs for 20 weeks and the intakes overlap significantly. As
an example, the April intake starts when the February intake is only at week 10
of its 20 week duration. You need to plan out your whole year on a calendar to
ensure you don’t take on an excessive study load. Studying Five (5) units
simultaneously is a normal Full-time study load, Seven (7) units simultaneously
is regarded as the maximum.
Month |
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Cluster Two |
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February 2023 |
Server Design (2 units) 30 Jan – 16 Jun 2023 |
Professional Practice within IT (3 units) 30 Jan – 16 Jun 2023 |
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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 |
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Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |
Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |
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April 2023 |
Complex Networking (2 units) 3 Apr – 18 Aug 2023 |
Cyber Security (3 units) 3 Apr – 18 Aug 2023 |
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ICTNWK529
Install and manage complex ICT networks ICTCYS610
Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
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 |
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Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |
Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |
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June 2023 |
Project Management (2 units) 5 Jun – 20 Oct 2023 |
Network Security (3 units) 5 Jun – 20 Oct 2023 |
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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 |
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Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |
Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |
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August 2023 |
Virtual Computing (2 units) 31 Jul – 15 Dec 2023 |
Business Needs Analysis (3 units) 31 Jul – 15 Dec 2023 |
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ICTNWK557
Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments ICTNWK559
Install an enterprise virtual computing environment |
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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Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |
Weekly
Zoom Session - TBA |