Diploma of Information Technology

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.

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).

Employment Pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

After completing the ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology, students may articulate into further study of the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or other Advanced Diploma level qualifications offered by any RTO.

Or they may have opportunities to continue their studies in Bachelor Degree programs offered by any Australian Higher Education providers.

Entry Requirements

• Be 18 years old or over.

• Students who intend to enrol in this course must prove their successful completion of Australian Year 12 or international equivalent, or has completed any Certificate IV level qualifications under AQF (LLN test is required if the applicant’s qualification is not in IT field), or has relevant experience in IT field for more than 6 months.
• For international students, IELTS overall 5.5 or its equivalent (TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge English are acceptable), OR complete Australian ELICOS course at upper intermediate level, OR complete any AQF Certificate IV course (or above) taught in English, OR pass the AWS English placement test at upper intermediate level (at least 60 points out of 100) unless your nationality is the US, UK, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland.

AWS uses a range of assessment methods which include knowledge questions and projects incorporating research tasks, role-plays, case studies, observations etc. Depending on the unit requirements, various assessment methods are used to ensure the collection of valid and sufficient evidence of students’ performance.

Core Unit

• BSBCRT512    Originate and develop concepts

• BSBXCS402    Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
• BSBXTW401    Lead and facilitate a team
• ICTICT517    Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
• ICTICT532    Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
• ICTSAS527    Manage client problems

Elective Units

• ICTNWK529    Install and manage complex ICT networks

• ICTNWK536    Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
• ICTNWK546    Manage network security
• ICTSAD507    Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
• ICTSAD508    Develop technical requirements for business solutions
• ICTSAD509    Produce ICT feasibility reports
• ICTCYS407    Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
• ICTSAS524    Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
• ICTSAS526    Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
• ICTDBS505    Monitor and improve knowledge management systems
• ICTWEB513    Build dynamic websites
• ICTWEB514    Create dynamic web pages
• ICTPMG505    Manage ICT projects
• ICTICT526    Verify client business requirements