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 specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables with…
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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 specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables 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.
Career Outcomes
- System Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Developer Programmer
- Security Analyst
- IT Support Officer
- ICT System Administrator
REQUIREMENTS
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
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