About the Course
Course Code: ICT50220
CRICOS Code: 112088M
Delivery mode: blended environment (Classroom and supervised study sessions)
Course Duration: 104 weeks
Location: Adelaide campus
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and
communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function. Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security
architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
Qualification Units
Core Units
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
Elective Units
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTSAD502 Model data processes
ICTDBS505 Monitor and improve knowledge management systems
ICTICT522 Evaluate vendor products and equipment
ICTNWK561 Design enterprise wireless local area networks
ICTDBS506 Design databases
ICTDBS503 Create a data warehouse
ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSUS604 Prepare business cases for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects
ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites
ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
Career Outcomes
Cybersecurity officer
Cybersecurity consultant
Database Administrator
ICT Security Specialist
ICT Support Officer
Pathway
After completion of ICT50220, students may wish to undertake ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or a pathway to higher education such as:
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Information Technology
Entry Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Moderate level of computer literacy required
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
English Requirements
Meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
Valid IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent, with no score below 5.0 in any band
Evidence of successful completion of at least five (5) years (full-time equivalent)
study taught and assessed in English.
Completion of an Australian Certificate III qualification or higher AQF level.
IT requirements
Students must have access to
A PC or equivalent running or capable of running Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office 2010 and above
Internet connection
Your Instructor
Songbing Jian (Murphy)
