ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology
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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
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12 months
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As technology continues to innovate itself there is a strong demand for people qualified in IT.
Don’t miss your chance to enter the exciting world of IT! Be a vital part of an organisation’s IT department by undertaking our Diploma of Information Technology online course.
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification is designed to expose you to a range of essential ICT knowledge and skills. In addition to the technical skills you need for a career in IT, this course also equips you with skills in boosting your professional development, broaden your job prospects and thrive in your next workplace.
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- Top Quality Trainer Support
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- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Information Technology
This online Information Technology course covers topics in networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development, methods in administering and managing ICT support systems. You will also develop soft skills in principles of effective communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
To find out more about the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course at TrainSmart Australia, download the brochure.
Is the Diploma of Information Technology for you?
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course is for you if you want to gain a broad set of knowledge and skills in ICT technologies.
What will you learn in the Diploma of Information Technology?
Our ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course will expose you to a number of topics including; server visualisation, internet gateways, operating systems, markup language, server testing, virtual machines, IT projects, network access and more.
How will you study the Diploma of Information Technology?
Throughout your IT course, you will study online under the ‘Trainer-Directed Learning’ model. In this format, trainers will be in direct contact with you to assist and direct you through your online assessments and workshops.
How long is the Diploma of Information Technology?
This is a 12 month long qualification.
entry Requirements
Prior to being enrolled into the VSL eligible course, TrainSmart Australia must reasonably believe that the applicant is academically suited and displays competence for the course requirements including meeting any of the set entry requirements. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate of education; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that was delivered as a part of the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) that can be verified by the issuing organisation or the USI (unique student identifier) transcript or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. TrainSmart Australia must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
You may be required to complete a Bridging Course if you do not meet the above academic suitability criteria or at the request of our career advisory team.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology.
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is broken up into the following Modules.
Click each module title to learn more about the units within each module.
Module 1: Cyber Security
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXCS402
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role support policies, procedures and practice within an organisation that promote cyber security.
Module 2: Ethics in an ICT Environment
Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTICT532
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment. It applies to ICT personnel who are required to gather information to determine the organisation’s code of ethics and protect and maintain privacy policies and system security.
Module 3: ICT Support and Customer Service
Manage client problems
ICTSAS527
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment. It applies to individuals who apply high level technical and specialised knowledge in assisting clients to support, manage and resolve problems.
Module 4: ICT Strategy and Leadership
Lead and facilitate a team
BSBXTW401
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry. This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT517
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation. It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.
Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT512
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level. The unit applies to individuals who develop concepts for any business or community activity or process. This may include marketing and advertising campaigns, staff development programs, information technology and communication systems, radio and television programs and entertainment events. These individuals operate with a high degree of autonomy and also collaborate with others to generate ideas and refine concepts for implementation.
Module 5: Operating Systems
Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTSAS518
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain, install new and upgrade existing operating systems (OS) in a medium to large organisation. It applies to individuals who apply technical and specialised knowledge to undertake complex support operations.
Configure and troubleshoot operating system software
ICTSAS445
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure, optimise and troubleshoot operating system (OS) software to ensure organisational and client requirements are met. It applies to experienced individuals who, whilst working under minimal supervision and in an instructional and management capacity, are required to install, configure, optimise and troubleshoot OS system software to meet organisational client requirements.
Module 6: Networking
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICTNWK543
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches and routers. It applies to individuals working as help desk technicians, network support technicians or in similar roles.
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICTNWK542
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers. It applies to individuals working as network technicians and network administrators or in other network support roles.
Design enterprise wireless local area networks
ICTNWK561
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design an enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) and analyse existing network layouts and parameters. It applies to individuals working in the networking area who are required to evaluate client requirements and design a WLAN.
Module 7: Network and System Security
Manage network security
ICTNWK546
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network. It applies to individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expertise and lead the development of strategic reviews of security and provide technical advice, guidance and leadership in resolution of specified problems.
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBWHS521
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in a work area to ensure a safe workplace, according to WHS legislative requirements. It takes a systems approach and addresses compliance with relevant legislative requirements. The unit applies to those working in a range of contexts who have, or are likely to have, responsibility for WHS as part of their broader management role. It is relevant for people with obligations under WHS laws, for example persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) or officers, as defined by WHS laws.
Configure an internet gateway
ICTNWK531
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect network hardware devices, mainly personal computers (PCs), to an internet gateway. It applies to individuals who are middle managers, network engineers, technical specialists or security analysts with excellent information communications and technology (ICT) skills who plan and implement networks, determine security threats and are involved in business budgeting.
Design and implement an integrated server solution
ICTNWK539
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and implement network authentication models that allow users to log in using the same user credentials between multiple operating system platforms and that provides a secure method of file sharing on a single, shared network. It applies to individuals working in network or systems engineering roles, where they are required to support multiple operating systems in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisational settings.
Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK537
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, implement and monitor secure file encryption technologies on a computer network or local environment. It applies to individuals working as network engineers, security analysts, application and software developers as well as systems support administrations in in any size enterprise.
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK538
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, install and maintain authentication processes and reduce vulnerability of a system. It applies to individuals working in middle management roles including information security managers, network engineers, security analysts, or similar roles who are responsible for implementing and monitoring an organisational security management system.
Module 8: Virtualisation and Cloud
Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK553
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies, with the goal of providing a more sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment. It applies to individuals working in senior networking roles and are responsible for increasing the sustainability of an organisation through the use of virtualisation technologies.
Manage enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK554
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage virtualisation technologies, with the goal of enhancing sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environments. It applies to individuals who work in ICT roles where they are responsible for managing virtualisation technologies.
Implement virtual network in cloud environments
ICTCLD506
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and configure a virtual network according to networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform. The unit applies to cloud engineers, cloud systems administrators and those who work within cloud computing operations to program, implement and maintain cloud computing solutions to support a business.
Modules
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This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology.
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is broken up into the following Modules.
- Module 1: Cyber Security
- Module 2: Ethics in an ICT Environment
- Module 3: ICT Support and Customer Service
- Module 4: ICT Strategy and Leadership
- Module 5: Operating Systems
- Module 6: Networking
- Module 7: Network and System Security
- Module 8: Virtualisation and Cloud
Module 1: Cyber Security
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXCS402
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role support policies, procedures and practice within an organisation that promote cyber security.
Module 2: Ethics in an ICT Environment
Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTICT532
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment. It applies to ICT personnel who are required to gather information to determine the organisation’s code of ethics and protect and maintain privacy policies and system security.
Module 3: ICT Support and Customer Service
Manage client problems
ICTSAS527
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment. It applies to individuals who apply high level technical and specialised knowledge in assisting clients to support, manage and resolve problems.
Module 4: ICT Strategy and Leadership
Lead and facilitate a team
BSBXTW401
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry. This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT517
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation. It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.
Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT512
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level. The unit applies to individuals who develop concepts for any business or community activity or process. This may include marketing and advertising campaigns, staff development programs, information technology and communication systems, radio and television programs and entertainment events. These individuals operate with a high degree of autonomy and also collaborate with others to generate ideas and refine concepts for implementation.
Module 5: Operating Systems
Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTSAS518
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain, install new and upgrade existing operating systems (OS) in a medium to large organisation. It applies to individuals who apply technical and specialised knowledge to undertake complex support operations.
Configure and troubleshoot operating system software
ICTSAS445
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure, optimise and troubleshoot operating system (OS) software to ensure organisational and client requirements are met. It applies to experienced individuals who, whilst working under minimal supervision and in an instructional and management capacity, are required to install, configure, optimise and troubleshoot OS system software to meet organisational client requirements.
Module 6: Networking
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICTNWK543
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches and routers. It applies to individuals working as help desk technicians, network support technicians or in similar roles.
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICTNWK542
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers. It applies to individuals working as network technicians and network administrators or in other network support roles.
Design enterprise wireless local area networks
ICTNWK561
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design an enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) and analyse existing network layouts and parameters. It applies to individuals working in the networking area who are required to evaluate client requirements and design a WLAN.
Module 7: Network and System Security
Manage network security
ICTNWK546
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network. It applies to individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expertise and lead the development of strategic reviews of security and provide technical advice, guidance and leadership in resolution of specified problems.
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBWHS521
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in a work area to ensure a safe workplace, according to WHS legislative requirements. It takes a systems approach and addresses compliance with relevant legislative requirements. The unit applies to those working in a range of contexts who have, or are likely to have, responsibility for WHS as part of their broader management role. It is relevant for people with obligations under WHS laws, for example persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) or officers, as defined by WHS laws.
Configure an internet gateway
ICTNWK531
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect network hardware devices, mainly personal computers (PCs), to an internet gateway. It applies to individuals who are middle managers, network engineers, technical specialists or security analysts with excellent information communications and technology (ICT) skills who plan and implement networks, determine security threats and are involved in business budgeting.
Design and implement an integrated server solution
ICTNWK539
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and implement network authentication models that allow users to log in using the same user credentials between multiple operating system platforms and that provides a secure method of file sharing on a single, shared network. It applies to individuals working in network or systems engineering roles, where they are required to support multiple operating systems in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisational settings.
Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK537
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, implement and monitor secure file encryption technologies on a computer network or local environment. It applies to individuals working as network engineers, security analysts, application and software developers as well as systems support administrations in in any size enterprise.
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK538
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, install and maintain authentication processes and reduce vulnerability of a system. It applies to individuals working in middle management roles including information security managers, network engineers, security analysts, or similar roles who are responsible for implementing and monitoring an organisational security management system.
Module 8: Virtualisation and Cloud
Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK553
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies, with the goal of providing a more sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment. It applies to individuals working in senior networking roles and are responsible for increasing the sustainability of an organisation through the use of virtualisation technologies.
Manage enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK554
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage virtualisation technologies, with the goal of enhancing sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environments. It applies to individuals who work in ICT roles where they are responsible for managing virtualisation technologies.
Implement virtual network in cloud environments
ICTCLD506
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and configure a virtual network according to networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform. The unit applies to cloud engineers, cloud systems administrators and those who work within cloud computing operations to program, implement and maintain cloud computing solutions to support a business.
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Information Technology Career Opportunities
With the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification, you may wish to choose a career in;
- Network support Coordinator
- Systems Support Analyst
- Software Developer
- Web Developer
- IT Consultant
This qualification can also open up further study pathways into studying a bachelor degree. See more details here.
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$15,750
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $15,750. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later †.
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- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
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Units of competency
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology.
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is broken up into the following Modules;
Module 1: Cyber Security
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Module 2: Ethics in an ICT Environment
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
Module 3: ICT Support and Customer Service
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
Module 4: ICT Strategy and Leadership
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
Module 5: Operating Systems
ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTSAS445 Configure and troubleshoot operating system software
Module 6: Networking
ICTNWK543 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICTNWK542 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICTNWK561 Design enterprise wireless local area networks
Module 7: Network and System Security
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
ICTNWK531 Configure an internet gateway
ICTNWK539 Design and implement an integrated server solution
ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes
Module 8: Virtualisation and Cloud
ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK554 Manage enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTCLD506 Implement virtual network in cloud environments
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* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.
