Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Course Code: ICT60220
- 104 Weeks
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Course Description
Experienced IT professionals are in high demand, whether you’re in central Sydney or the regional areas of NSW. Our Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (IT), a nationally recognized qualification, opens doors to a wide range of exciting and fast-growing industries.
At WARATAH POLYTECHNIC, we offer Advanced Diploma in IT courses with two specialized streams:
- Cyber Security
- Telecommunications Network Engineering
Both course streams are meticulously designed to align with the responsibilities and qualifications required in various information and communication technology roles. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed in-demand technical skills, including:
- Business Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Cyber Security
- Programming
In addition, you will gain essential people and business management skills, preparing you to oversee complex projects and lead tech teams. The Advanced Diploma equips you to tackle challenging IT roles in your chosen specialization, enabling you to apply your expertise in leading projects and shaping corporate strategy.
Career Pathway
The Advanced Diploma in IT equips you with a broad range of technical skills that are highly valued by employers across various industries. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared for roles that involve:
- Advanced Data Management: Expertise in designing and managing data storage systems.
- Cyber Security: Proficiency in designing and implementing security infrastructure and ensuring cyber security compliance.
- Web Development & Programming: Skills in creating and maintaining web applications and software.
- Systems Development & Analysis: Ability to develop and analyze complex systems within IT environments.
- Telecommunications & Network Engineering: Competence in managing telecommunications networks and engineering solutions.
- Team Management & Client Interaction: Leadership skills for managing teams and effectively interacting with clients.
- Critical Thinking: Advanced problem-solving skills for complex challenges.
- IP, Ethics & Privacy Management: Understanding and managing intellectual property, ethics, and privacy in IT environments.
- Business Analysis: Conducting thorough business analysis within an ICT environment.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirement:
- Must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement.
Assessment & Interview:
- Some applicants may be required to complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment or attend an enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
Educational Qualifications:
- Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling, or
- Hold a Certificate III or higher qualification from an Australian institution.
English Language Proficiency:
- Must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or one of the following:
- IBT: 46
- PTE Academic: 42
- CAE: 162
- OET: B
- Duolingo: 90
- General English: Upper Intermediate
- MOI Certificate
- Certificate III or higher qualification from an Australian institution
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to participate in workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.
Safety Training:
- Completion of the General Induction Training Program (White Card) is required prior to starting practical components of the course.
Units of Competency
| Core units | ||
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | ||
| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness | ||
| BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | ||
| ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level | ||
| ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | ||
| ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
| Elective Units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Advanced Data Management Information Specialisation | ||
| ICTDBS604 Build data warehouses | ||
| ICTDBS605 Develop knowledge management strategies | ||
| ICTDBS606 Determine database functionality and scalability | ||
| ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements | ||
| Group B: Cyber Security Specialisation | ||
| ICTCYS604 Implement best practices for identity management | ||
| ICTCYS606 Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law | ||
| ICTCYS608 Perform cyber security risk assessments | ||
| ICTCYS612 Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations | ||
| Group C: Full Stack Web Development Specialisation | ||
| ICTICT530 Design user experience solutions | ||
| ICTPRG535 Build advanced user interfaces | ||
| ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs | ||
| ICTSAD612 Implement and maintain uses of containerisation | ||
| Group D: Further Programming Specialisation | ||
| ICTPRG537 Implement security for applications | ||
| ICTPRG547 Apply advanced programming skills in another language | ||
| ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores | ||
| Group E: IT Strategy and Organisational Development Specialisation | ||
| ICTICT611 Develop ICT strategic business plans | ||
| ICTSAD604 Manage and communicate ICT solutions | ||
| ICTSAD608 Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis | ||
| ICTSAD611 Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions | ||
| Group F: Systems Development and Analysis Specialisation | ||
| ICTPRG605 Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications | ||
| ICTSAD610 Analyse stakeholder requirements | ||
| ICTSAD612 Implement and maintain uses of containerisation | ||
| ICTSAD613 Install and configure container orchestration services | ||
| Group G: Telecommunications Network Engineering Specialisation | ||
| ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry | ||
| ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks | ||
| ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning | ||
| ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic | ||
| ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs | ||
| Group H: General Electives | ||
| Advanced Cloud Computing | ||
| ICTCLD601 Develop cloud computing strategies for businesses | ||
| ICTCLD602 Manage information security compliance of cloud service deployment | ||
| ICTCLD603 Design hybrid cloud-based network architectures | ||
| ICTCLD604 Manage data in cloud environments | ||
| Advanced Cyber Security | ||
| ICTCYS603 Undertake penetration testing for organisations | ||
| ICTCYS607 Acquire digital forensic data | ||
| ICTCYS609 Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices | ||
| ICTCYS614 Analyse cyber security insider risks and threats and devise recommendations | ||
| ICTCYS615 Detect and respond to cyber security insider risks and threats | ||
| Application and Software Development | ||
| ICTPRG549 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills | ||
| ICTPRG603 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications | ||
| ICTPRG614 Create cloud computing services | ||
| Cyber Security Network Operations | ||
| ICTCYS601 Create cyber security standards for organisations | ||
| ICTCYS602 Implement cyber security operations | ||
| ICTCYS611 Configure security devices for organisations | ||
| Data Management | ||
| ICTDAT601 Develop data integration strategies | ||
| ICTDAT602 Review data lifecycles | ||
| ICTDAT603 Assess advanced data processes | ||
| ICTDBS505 Monitor and improve knowledge management systems | ||
| Project Management | ||
| BSBPMG532 Manage project quality | ||
| BSBPMG536 Manage project risk | ||
| BSBPMG539 Manage project governance | ||
| ICTICT529 Organise and lead agile projects | ||
| ICTPMG612 Manage ICT project initiation | ||
| ICTPMG614 Manage ICT project delivery | ||
| ICTPMG615 Manage ICT project closure | ||
| ICTPMG616 Manage ICT project systems implementation | ||
| ICTPMG617 Plan and direct complex ICT projects | ||
| ICTSAS522 Manage the testing process | ||
| IT Work Ready Skills | ||
| ICTICT522 Evaluate vendor products and equipment | ||
| ICTICT612 Develop contracts and manage contract performance | ||
| ICTICT613 Manage the use of development methodologies | ||
| ICTSAD614 Lead ICT requirements elicitation | ||
| ICTICT616 Develop communities of practice | ||
| ICTICT617 Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies | ||
| ICTSUS603 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects | ||
| PSPPCM023 Manage strategic contracts | ||
| Network Security | ||
| CPPSEC3124 Prepare and present evidence in court | ||
| CPPSEC5003 Assess security risk management options | ||
| CPPSEC5004 Develop security risk management plans | ||
| CPPSEC5005 Implement security risk management plans | ||
| CPPSEC5006 Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems | ||
| ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies | ||
| ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes | ||
| ICTNWK539 Design and implement integrated server solutions | ||
| ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers | ||
| ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services | ||
| ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks | ||
| ICTNWK549 Design ICT security frameworks | ||
| ICTNWK552 Install and configure network access storage devices | ||
| ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments | ||
| ICTNWK554 Manage enterprise virtual computing environments | ||
| ICTNWK556 Identify and resolve network problems | ||
| ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments | ||
| ICTNWK558 Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments | ||
| ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment | ||
| ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks | ||
| ICTNWK615 Design and configure desktop virtualisation | ||
| ICTNWK618 Design and implement a security system | ||
| ICTNWK619 Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security | ||
| ICTNWK620 Design and implement wireless network security | ||
| ICTNWK621 Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure | ||
| ICTNWK622 Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors | ||
| ICTNWK624 Configure advanced internetwork routing solutions | ||
| ICTNWK625 Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions | ||
| ICTNWK627 Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks | ||
| ICTNWK628 Design and build integrated VoIP networks | ||
| ICTNWK629 Configure and manage storage area networks | ||
| ICTSAS530 Use network tools | ||
| Strategy and Business Management | ||
| BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change | ||
| BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement | ||
| BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement | ||
| ICTICT614 Identify and implement business innovation | ||
| ICTICT615 Implement knowledge management strategies | ||
| ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions | ||
| ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions | ||
| ICTSAS602 Implement change management processes | ||
| Telecommunications Network Engineering General | ||
| BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | ||
| BSBPMG530 Manage project scope | ||
| BSBPMG430 Undertake project work | ||
| ICTICT818 Develop knowledge management strategies | ||
| ICTICT819 Lead analysis of information and communications technology business strategy | ||
| ICTICT822 Manage automated ICT system applications | ||
| ICTPMG506 Prepare network project briefs | ||
| ICTPRG605 Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications | ||
| ICTSUS604 Prepare business cases for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects | ||
| ICTSUS811 Conduct and manage life cycle assessments for sustainability | ||
| ICTSUS812 Lead applied research in ICT sustainability | ||
| ICTTEN613 Assess integration of international network equipment into Australian networks | ||
| ICTTEN614 Conduct network system optimisation and administration | ||
| ICTTEN616 Rectify client services following network outages and faults | ||
| ICTTEN617 Manage common channel signalling networks | ||
| ICTTEN618 Analyse and organise repair of highly complex networks | ||
| ICTTEN619 Test new software and hardware releases | ||
| ICTTEN620 Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks | ||
| ICTTEN621 Design and configure IP-MPLS networks with virtual private network tunnelling | ||
| ICTTEN623 Design and manage internet protocol TV in a service provider network | ||
| ICTTEN817 Plan transmission networks | ||
| ICTTEN818 Align systems with product and technology strategy | ||
| ICTTEN819 Translate domain and solution architectures into platform requirements and designs | ||
| ICTTEN820 Manage end to end architectural solutions across multiple domains | ||
| ICTTEN821 Manage solution architecture and impacts | ||
| ICTTEN822 Manage application layer solutions | ||
| ICTTEN823 Manage voice, data and internet protocol network solutions | ||
| ICTTEN824 Manage network testing strategies | ||
| ICTTEN825 Investigate applications of cloud networks in network switching | ||
| ICTTEN826 Evaluate and apply digital signal processing to communication systems | ||
| ICTTEN827 Produce engineering solutions | ||
| ICTTEN828 Manage development and application of testing artefacts | ||
| Telecommunications Network Engineering Networking | ||
| ICTNPL412 Apply business acumen to network planning | ||
| ICTNWK546 Manage network security | ||
| ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks | ||
| ICTNWK561 Design enterprise wireless local area networks | ||
| Telecommunications Network Engineering Optical Networks | ||
| ICTOPN605 Manage optical ethernet transmission | ||
| ICTOPN606 Manage dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission systems | ||
| ICTOPN607 Design dense wavelength division multiplexing systems | ||
| ICTOPN608 Analyse optical transmission systems | ||
| Telecommunications Network Engineering Radio Communications | ||
| ICTRFN804 Produce radio link budgets | ||
| ICTRFN805 Analyse cellular mobile network systems | ||
| ICTRFN806 Analyse satellite communications systems |
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This table structure organizes the elective units into clearly defined groups and specializations, making it easy to read and navigate.
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