ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
| Course Information | |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology |
| CRICOS Course Code: | 105202F |
| Duration: | 78 Weeks including breaks |
| Study Type: | Blended learning; 25% online and 75% face to face |
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
Choice of elective units to achieve a specialisation in the following:
- Advanced Data Management Information
| Code | Units of Competency | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Core |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level | Core |
| ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics, and privacy in ICT environments | Core |
| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment | Core |
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | Elective |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security | Elective |
| ICTDBS605 | Develop knowledge management strategies | Elective |
| ICTSAS530 | Use network tools | Elective |
| ICTNWK621 | Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure | Elective |
| ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | |
| ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management | Specialisation |
| ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations | Specialisation |
| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments | Specialisation |
| ICTCYS606 | Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law | Specialisation |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology 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).
From the course, you’ll learn several important skills, such as how to:
• create, design and monitor complex systems that store data, and optimise organisational knowledge management
• protect sensitive data and information through security architecture, and develop disaster recovery and contingency plans
• build advanced user interfaces, develop representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and design user experience solutions
• apply advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data
• manage and communicate strategic ICT business solutions
• model and test data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.
Every student will need to demonstrate:
o Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
o Attaining IELTS 5.5 English language equivalence if a non-native English speaker
o Being aged over 18
o It is preferred that students have completed the ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (or equivalent).
On completion of the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, students may pursue
o other Advanced Diplomas at WIN College or the following undergraduate programs at Wentworth Institute of Higher Education:
o Bachelor of Information Technology
o Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
o Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
o Master of Information Technology
The qualification builds on a base core of management competencies, with specialist and general elective choices to suit ICT and business needs, especially in the areas of knowledge management and IT systems development enabling such opportunities as:
• Advanced Database Administrator
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Full Stack Developer
• IT Strategist
• System Developer and Analyst
• Telecommunication Network Engineer
Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.
