Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Course Details:
Location of course	Level 13, 190 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Delivery mode	Face to face (Classroom based)
Duration	104 weeks, including 88 study weeks and 16 weeks of holidays.
Specialisation (if any)	Cyber Security
Study load	20 hours per week in the classroom
Estimated Self-Study Hours	5 hours per week (may be depending on learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge)

Total Tuition Fee (Onshore): Aud $16,000

Total Tuition Fee (Offshore): Aud $16,000

Material Fee: Aud $750

Application Fee: Aud $250 (non-refundable)

(Application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Please refer to the Institute of Management and Computing’s refund policy and procedure for further details)

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60220)

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.

This program is designed for individuals includes international learners over the age of 18 wanting to further their education in the cyber security industry. Students may have little or no experience in the cyber security industry. The qualification is also designed for those looking for a role of technical specialist with high level skills and knowledge in cyber security using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

• Forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
• Implement convergence technologies in cyber security

Course Entry 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 Protea College. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 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 Institute of Management and Computing is able to provide.
• Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
• All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Institute of Management and Computing Pty Ltd to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Institute of Management and Computing.

Orientation:

New student Orientation will be done face-to-face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department on the Friday, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 (3) 913 448 or info@imc.vic.edu.au. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.

Support:

All staff at Institute of Management and Computing Pty Ltd, will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Institute of Management and Computing will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.

Pathways:

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• Higher education degree in Cyber Security provided learner meet the entry requirements of the proposed qualification at other higher education provider.

Employment Pathways:

• Cyber security administrator
• Network security analyst
• Network security specialist
• E-security specialist
• ICT security specialist
• IT security administrator
• IT security analyst
• IT security specialist.

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.

Assessment Methodology:

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Role plays
• Practical Demonstration and Observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Learning Material:

Students will be given the learner workbooks for the qualification, which will contain readings for each unit of competency. In addition, the Trainer/Assessor will provide Power Point slides to guide students through the unit content.

Further Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.imc.vic.edu.au and other important information related to international students including living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.