ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

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 complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

• Advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
• Advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements
• Back end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
• Business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
• Cloud architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans
• Cloud engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks
• Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
• Database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
• Front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
• Game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
• Game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development
• Systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
• Systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions
• Telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects

Course Entry Requirements

• There are no pre-requisites for any of the units of competency contained within it. This course is available to all international students and Nortwest Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 10 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 an LLN Test on the orientation day to assist Britts College Pty Ltd. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Britts College Pty Ltd.

Course Pathways

The 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.

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.

Note: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.