Diploma of Information Technology – 114395F (CRICOS: ICT50220)
Diploma of Information Technology – 114395F
- Course Description / Overview
Qualification: ICT50220– Diploma of Information Technology
Qualification CRICOS Code: 104395F
Qualification Status: Current
AQF Level: 5
Total Core Units: 6
Total Electives Units: 14
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
Location of course: Level 3, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Total Course Fee: AUD 26,000
Tuition Fee: AUD 24,000
Material Fee: AUD 1,750
Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)
Total Course Duration: 104 weeks, including 88 study weeks and 16 weeks of holidays.
- Entry Requirement
There are no pre-requisites for any of the units of competency contained within it. This course is available to all international students and Protea College. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 6.0 or equivalent or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced level or English for Academic Purposes at Advanced level.
- Successfully meets the requirements and satisfies the criteria of Genuine Student Test.
- Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that the CRICOS provider is able to provide.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist the CRICOS provider . to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with the CRICOS provider.
- If the student is opting ELICOS packaged with any vocational course, the student is required to demonstrate IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent.
Please Note:
- Pathways
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber security).
- Or any other specialisation within ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.
- Higher education degree in Cyber Security provided learner meet the entry requirements of the proposed qualification at other higher education provider
Employment pathways:
- Cyber security administrator
- Network security analyst
- Network security specialist
- E-security specialist
- ICT security specialist
- IT security administrator
- IT security analyst
- IT security specialist.
Course Structure:
A total of 20 Units (6 Core and 14 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 20 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | Core |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | Core |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | Core |
| ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | Core |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | Core |
| ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | Elective |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | Elective |
| ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects | Elective |
| ICTSAD508 | Develop technical requirements for business solutions | Elective |
| ICTICT526 | Verify client business requirements | Elective |
| ICTSAD509 | Produce ICT feasibility reports | Elective |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | Elective |
| ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | Elective |
| ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations | Elective |
| ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | Elective |
| ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | Elective |
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency | Elective |
| ICTWEB514 | Create dynamic web pages | Elective |
- Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Role plays
- Practical Demonstration and Observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Recommended Textbooks:
- Cybersecurity Essentials: An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices. 1st Charles J. Brooks, Christopher Grow, 2018
- Cybersecurity: The Beginner’s Guide: A comprehensive guide to getting started in cybersecurity. 1st Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, 2019.
- Fundamentals of cyber security. Anil V. Turukmane, 2019.
- Futher Information
For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.protea.edu.au) and other important information related to international students including Covid-19, living cost, life and study in Sydney, etc.
Please contact the Administration Manager at admissions@protea.edu.au or at +61 3 9008 4537 for further information.