ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
CRICOS Course Code: 107633M
Course Intakes: January & July
Course Duration: 49 weeks
Tuition Fees AUD$12,000.00
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 Electives chosen for this qualification will enable students to gain the following specialisations:
- Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Entry Requirements:
- 18 years or above and have completed Year 12 (HSC) or AQF qualification (Diploma of Management or equivalent).
- Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band or upper intermediate or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre.
- Successful completion of ICT50418: Diploma of Information Technology Networking or ICT50220: Diploma of Information Technology
- Applicants with no formal qualification and who can provide evidence of relevant and sufficient work experience can be considered
Course Details:
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking to 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 |
| ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies | Elective |
| ICTNWK544 | Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks | Elective |
| ICTNWK621 | Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure | Elective |
| ICTNWK622 | Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors | Elective |
| ICTNWK619 | Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security | Elective |
| CPPSEC3124 | Prepare and present evidence in court | Elective |
| ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management | Elective |
| ICTCYS606 | Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law | Elective |
| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments | Elective |
| ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations | Elective |
Course Outcome:
Students who gain this qualification may seek roles as Senior Network Administrators, IT Senior Support Technicians or other senior computer network professional positions.