ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220 – 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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).
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.
Career Opportunities
Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include the following roles:
- IT Office Manager
- General Application Support Officer
REQUIREMENTS
Students must:
Be at least 18 years and above.
Have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12.
Have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must not be more than 2 years old).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based: 527
TOEFL internet based test: 46
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English): 162
Pearson Test of English Academic: 42
Occupational English Test: Pass
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian College of the Professions is an affordable and fully accredited educational institute offering qualifications recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It offers the Diploma of Leadership & Management; Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management; Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery; Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care programs for students to choose from.
