Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
This qualification prepares people for jobs such as systems administrator, network manager, software developer, network support technician, ICT support technician, customer support professional, computer sales or help desk specialist. This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification prepares people for jobs such as systems administrator, network manager, software developer, network support technician, ICT support technician, customer support professional, computer sales or help desk specialist.
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 PATHWAYS
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
NETWORK MANAGER
ICT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
HELP DESK SPECIALIST
COMPUTER SALES
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
REQUIREMENTS
All applications from international students will be assessed against
the following criteria:
1. Age: Must be over 18. AIAS does not accept students under 18
years of age
2. English language requirements
• Entry to Diploma and above: IELTS 5.5: OR
Entry into any level if the student has undertaken prior study in an educational institution where English was the medium of instruction: OR
• Entry into any level if the student has successfully completed at least 6 months of study in an Australian educational institution
3. Academic requirements
• Entry to Diploma and above: Year 12 or equivalent, or above
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) is a CRICOS institute for education and training in aged care, business studies, screen & media, graphic design, hospitality, information technology, childcare and mechanical engineering. Courses on offer range from certificate III to advanced diploma levels. Highly skilled professional lecturers teach at AIAS through both face to face and online modes in modern lecture facilities. AIAS offers students high quality education at affordable prices.
