ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

This qualification prepares individuals with advanced technical or managerial ICT skills to perform complex tasks independently or in leadership roles across various industries, including data management, cybersecurity, web development, programming, IT strategy, systems analysis, and telecommunications, with no licensing requirements at the time of publication.

CRICOS Code: 114418D

Duration: 75 weeks (68 weeks study + 8 weeks breaks)

Qualification 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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Campus Available

Adelaide Level 1, 142 North Terrace SA 5000 Melbourne Suite 4.16-4.17, 343 Little Collins St, VIC 3000

Employment outcomes

This qualification provides a potential pathway for employment such as: Telecommunications network manager Network security manager IT security manager Software manager ICT manager IP based optical network designer. ABCI does not guarantee employment outcomes.

Addition Requirements

Applicants will handle and cook dairy and non-vegetarian food items including beef and pork and fish. Applicants must have Basic computer and MS Office skills, and access to the internet.

Entry Requirements

Age: 18 years old, minimum. 12 Year qualification or equivalent. A valid and current Study Visa Language Level: IELTS score of 5.5 or, PTE score of 42 or, Certificate III in EAL or, ABCI's English Level Test

Assessments & Attendance

International students are required to study 20 hours per week. This course is delivered face to face. Assessment methods include: Written answers, Case studies, Projects, Work placement, Practical sessions.

RPL and Credit Transfer

ABCI accepts AQF qualifications from other Registered Training Organisations. erification of authenticity may be required. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is granted upon successful assessment, in line with ABCI policy. Approved RPL may result in course credits and adjusted duration.

Course Structure

Unit codeUnit nameCore/elective
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solvingCore
BSBTWK502Manage team effectivenessCore
BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practicesCore
ICTICT608Interact with clients on a business levelCore
ICTICT618Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environmentsCore
ICTYSAD609Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environmentCore
BSBPMG536Manage project riskElective
ICTPMG613Manage ICT project planningElective
ICTPMG612Manage ICT project initiationElective
ICTCYS608Perform cyber security risk assessmentsElective
ICTCYS604Implement best practices for identity managementElective
ICTPMG614Manage ICT project deliveryElective
ICTPMG615Manage ICT project closureElective

BSBPMG430

Undertake project work

Elective
ICTDBS605

Develop knowledge management strategies

Elective
BSBSTR601

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective

Packaging Rules

To attain the qualification ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, 16 units of competency must be completed.

Total Number of Units12
Number of Core Units6
Number of Elective Units10

ABCI has selected the elective units that are most appropriate to meet industry requirements. The selection of electives has been made in consideration with the complexity of skill appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Work placement requirements

This course contains units of competency that require the student to complete work placement.

SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook requires a student to complete 48 service periods in a commercial kitchen.

ABCI will provide work placement venues unless the student is able to provide their own venue. If the student provides their own venue, ABCI has the right to inspect and approve or deny the venue based on ABCI policies and procedures.

Education pathways

Students may enter this qualification with no prior experience or qualifications.
After satisfactory completion of this qualification, a student may progress to higher education courses.

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Units of Competency

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit are provided as well as an indication of core, elective (Elec), prerequisite (Pre)/co-requisite (Co) and licensing requirements (Lic).