ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
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…
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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 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.
ASSESSMENT: Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency, but some of these may be moved online. Some assessment tasks may also be delayed or deferred to a later date pending the situation with COVID-19. The trainers are required to communicate with students for unit specific information. The best way to do this is through Zoom or through email.
PATHWAYS
The further 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.
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 (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 16 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
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 Nortwest 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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Nortwest College is an educational provider based out of Brookvale and Sydney. It offers programs in business, management, marketing, project management and website development from certificates up to diploma and advanced diploma level. The college uses industry representatives to keep its curriculum updated and relevant. Its training focuses on gaining real experience with industry benchmark.