ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

This comprehensive course is designed for individuals aspiring to build dynamic careers in the rapidly evolving fields of information technology and cybersecurity. This program equips students with the technical expertise and leadership skills needed to excel in today's digital landscape by covering critical areas such as advanced network management, cyber risk assessment, project planning, and ethical ICT practices.

Through core and elective units, students will learn to implement cybersecurity solutions, manage network traffic, promote workplace cyber awareness, and evaluate compliance with industry standards. The course also emphasises sustainability in ICT planning and design, preparing graduates to lead innovative and future-ready projects.

Career Outcomes

Upon completion of this qualification, graduates may pursue various roles within the ICT sector, including:

Occupational Titles:

  • Network administrator
  • Web developer
  • ICT business strategist
  • Cybersecurity Analyst

Area of Specialisation:
  Telecommunications Network Engineering

Aura Education has the following entry requirements:

English Language Requirement

Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent*. For equivalency of various English Language proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency, please refer to the Student's Handbook

OR

A minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia

Academic Requirement

Satisfactory completion of Year 12

Age Requirement

Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.

Domestic Students Entry Requirements:

●have successfully completed Year 12.

●have basic English skills in written and verbal communication

Domestic students must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills as tested through a language, literacy and numeracy assessment. Students will need to achieve ACSF level 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.

Total Units: 16

Core Units: 6 | Elective Units: 10

Core Units:

Code Title
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:

Code Title
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

Other Electives:

Code Title
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks
ICTNWK561 Design enterprise wireless local area networks
ICTPMG617 Plan and direct complex ICT projects