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ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology

Course overview

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Locations

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 11,014.00
Commercial $ 17,235.00
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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Enhance your career in Information Technology (Advanced Networking) and gain the skills you need to manage complex ICT networks.

This qualification provides the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you’ll need to install and manage a range of networks, as well as internetworking, security and e-business integration as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team.

In this course, you’ll gain transferrable skills and knowledge across four core areas:

Networking
- Install and manage complex ICT networks
- Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
- Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches and routers
Cyber Security
- Manage network security
- Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
- Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Web Development
- Build dynamic websites
- Manage client problems
- Lead and facilitate a team
Server Operations
- Design, build and test network servers
- Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
- Install and configure advanced enterprise virtual computing environments

Our dedicated and passionate teachers will guide you through a range of hands-on, practical and theoretical learning experiences that will help you master advanced networking skills.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an IT Administrator or Network Support Specialist, and give you the skills you may need to undertake further studies in your field at university.

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Entry

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements

Academic requirements

To meet academic requirements for Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses, you need to successfully complete any TasTAFE course entry procedures and you also need to:

Have completed year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded to you by an agency or authority of a State or Territory; OR,

Provide TasTAFE with a copy of a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework that was awarded to you. This qualification must have been delivered in English; OR,

Complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and display competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a ICT50220 - Diploma of Information Technology.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBCRT512	Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401	Lead and facilitate a team
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
ICTNWK529	Install and manage complex ict networks
ICTNWK536	Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICTNWK540	Design, build and test network servers
ICTNWK541	Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
ICTNWK542	Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICTNWK543	Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICTNWK544	Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTNWK546	Manage network security
ICTNWK552	Install and configure network access storage devices
ICTNWK553	Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK557	Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
ICTNWK559	Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICTWEB513	Build dynamic websites
ICTWEB514	Create dynamic web pages

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