ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications and Networking)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.

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 data management information: creating, designing and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management
• Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
• Full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and designing user experience solutions
• Further programming: applying advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data
• IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions
• Systems development and 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

This program is designed for individuals, including international learners over the age of 18 wanting to further their education in the telecommunication and/or networking industry. Students may have little or no experience in the telecommunication and/or networking industry. The qualification is also designed for those looking for a role of technical specialist with high level skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information technology networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

• Forecast network growth for enterprise network planning.
• Design and manage IP based network telecommunications equipment.
• Implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks.
• Design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high-speed broadband capability.

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 Britts College Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6 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.

Additional Entry Requirements

• Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
• Student must be able to attend scheduled theory classes and classes to be conducted in simulated environment face to face only.

Classes:

All classes will be conducted face to face at the student's respective campus of enrollment.

Orientation:

New student Orientation will be done face-to-face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department on the Friday, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 3 7046 6562 or SSO@brittscollege .edu.au. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.

Assessment:

Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency. The Trainer or Assessor will explain the assessment requirements and due dates in class. Late submission fees applies if the assessment is not submitted on or before the due date.

Support:

All staff at Britts College Education will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Britts College Education will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.

Course Pathways

The Study Pathways Available To Students Who Undertake This Qualification Include:

• Higher education degree in telecommunications engineering or networking provided learner meet the entry requirements of the proposed qualification at other higher education provider.

Employment pathways:

• Optical Network Manager
• Senior Specialist Technician (Telecommunications)
• Telecommunications Technical Officer
• Senior Technical Officer (Telecommunications Engineering)
• Telecommunications Engineering
• IP Convergence Integrater
• Senior Technical Officer (Electronic Technology)

Course Structure

A total of 16 Units (6 Core and 10 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications and Networking). 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 16 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code	Title	Core/Elective
BSBCRT611	Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity	Core
BSBTWK502	Lead and manage team effectiveness	Core
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	Core
ICTICT608	Interact with client on a business level	Core
ICTICT618	Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments	Core
ICTSAD609	Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment	Core
ICTPMG612	Manage ICT project initiation	Elective
ICTPMG613	Manage ICT project planning	Elective
ICTPMG614	Manage ICT project delivery	Elective
ICTPMG615	Manage ICT project closure	Elective
ICTPMG617	Plan and direct complex ICT projects	Elective
BSBPMG536	Manage project risk	Elective
ICTNWK612	Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks	Elective
ICTTEN622	Produce ICT network architecture designs	Elective
ICTTEN615	Manage Network Traffic	Elective
ICTNPL413	Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry	Elective

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.

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/Observations
• Practical Demonstration and Observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Learning Material

Students will be given the learner workbooks for the qualification, which will contain readings for each unit of competency. In addition, the Trainer/Assessor will provide PowerPoint slides to guide students through the unit content.