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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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 |
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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 |
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RPL |
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Enrolment Information
Clusters of units 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 Windows 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 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 require 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 2024 |
Server Design 5 Feb – 21 Jun 2024 |
Professional Practice within IT 5 Feb – 21 Jun 2024 |
Complex Networking 5 Feb – 21 Jun 2024 |
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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 |
ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
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May 2024 |
Project Management 6 May – 20 Sep 2024 |
Cyber Security 6 May – 20 Sep 2024 |
Virtual Computing 6 May – 20 Sep 2024 |
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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 |
ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment |
Weekly Zoom Session - TBA |
Weekly Zoom Session - TBA |
Weekly Zoom Session - TBA |
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August 2024 |
Network Security 5 Aug – 20 Dec 2024 |
Business Needs Analysis 5 Aug – 20 Dec 2024 |
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ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans ICTNWK546 Manage network security |
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 |