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.

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 policies in ICT environments

ICTSAS527 – Manage client problems

Elective Units:

ICTICT523 – Gather data to identify business requirements

ICTCYS407 – Gather, analyse and interpret threat data

ICTCYS610 – Protect critical infrastructure for organisations

ICTCYS613 – Utilise design methodologies for security architecture

ICTSAS524 – Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

ICTPMG505 – Manage ICT projects

ICTWEB441 – Produce basic client-side script

ICTWEB517 – Create web-based programs

ICTWEB520 – Develop complex cascading style sheets

ICTSAS526 – Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICTPRG540 – Maintain custom software

ICTPRG531 – Prepare for software development using current method

ICTPRG549 – Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

ICTPRG542 – Review developed software

Evidence gathering technique used for this course:

• Direct observation, role-plays written/verbal questioning, interviews and self-evaluations, case studies, projects, assignments are used to assess required knowledge and skills
• Combination of practical and written exercises.

Study Pathways

The further study pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include:

• ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Employment Pathways

Employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification in:

• ICT Administrator
• ICT Support

• All students entering this course must have completed Year 10 or equivalent qualification.
• Overseas students must demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• Students with no formal qualifications are required to successfully complete the LLN test and meet with the General Manager to be admitted.
• Overseas students can only enroll face to face 20 hours per week.