Diploma of Information Technology

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).

 

Course Details

20 Units must be completed:

6 Core Units

14 Elective Units

 

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

  • ICTSAS518: Install and upgrade operating systems.
  • ICTNWK615: Design and configure desktop virtualisation.
  • ICTPMG505: Manage ICT projects.
  • ICTNWK537: Implement secure encryption technologies.
  • ICTNWK542: Install, operate, and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers.
  • ICTNWK557: Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments.
  • ICTNWK555: Determine best-fit topologies for local networks.
  • ICTNWK559: Install an enterprise virtual computing environment.
  • ICTNWK560: Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks.
  • ICTNWK556: Identify and resolve network problems.
  • ICTNWK544: Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks.
  • ICTNWK529: Install and manage complex ICT networks.
  • ICTNWK546: Manage network security.
  • ICTNWK540: Design, build and test network servers

Note: Course duration may vary due to prior qualifications and credit transfers applied.

Above list only includes units selected by Vibe College in delivering. However, there are more units listed within training package for elective units. Vibe College may change the units in agreement with students and related stakeholder to meet the need of learners/changing industry trend.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Depending upon the nationality of the student, year 11 (Australian equivalent year 11) may be sufficient*.
  • Students must have completed at least an Australian year 12 equivalent.
  • Or Mature Age Students who do not have any qualification – they must pass the Internal LLN/English Placement Test*.
*Applicable for student nationalities and who would fall under SSVF matrix.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

  • The student must provide evidence of attaining an overall IELTS score of 5.5 bands or equivalent scores on a similar test (such as TOEFL, PTE, etc).
  • Or the student must have attained at least Upper Intermediate level of English and must provide evidence of the same.
  • Or the student must pass Vibe’s relevant Internal English Placement Test.
  • Or the student must have completed Certificate III in Spoken and Written English.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS EXEMPTIONS

The Student can be exempted from English Language Requirements if:

  • They are enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students.
  • Or they have completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
  • Or they have, in the two years before applying for the student visa, completed in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while he/she held a student visa.

Vibe College has a number of options to allow you to select a payment method best suited to your financial needs. Course fees can be paid in person, by phone, internet banking, or credit card.

Fee for Service

  • Option 1: Upfront 100% Payment.
    You can pay course fees in full upfront either by direct debit or credit card. A direct debit or direct withdrawal of funds can be arranged and scheduled from your nominated bank account. We accept payments by MasterCard or Visa.
  • Options 2: Payment Plan
    You are required to make first installment before course commencement and make the remaining payments through convenient installments weekly, fortnightly, monthly or per semester. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Options 3: Direct Debit
    You can arrange direct debit payments to us with your banking provider
  • Options 4: Credit Card
    We accept payments by MasterCard or Visa.

Note: Payments by  MasterCard and Visa credit Card attract a 2.5% surcharge  which will be added to the payment account being made. American express credit cards attract a 3% surcharge.

Study Outcomes

On completion of your studies you will receive a Diploma of Information Technology ICT50220 Qualification Certificate, issued by VIBE COLLEGE.

Possible Career Outcomes

  • Computer technician
  • IT customer support
  • Help desk, network support technician
  • ICT sales representative
  • PC Support
  • Assistant IT manager
  • Assistant system manager
  • Internet/intranet administrator
  • Internet/intranet systems administrator
  • Systems administrator

Pathways Information

After achieving Diploma of Information Technology ICT50220, individuals may undertake:

  • ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Note: Vibe College may not offer the courses listed under Pathway Information. Above list is only representation of higher-level courses available in your areas of study.

The Diploma of Information Technology includes no mandatory requirement for practical placement. However, we assist help our student to get in touch with various employers to obtain practical experience.

Vocational placement helps you prepare for the real world with real-life skills. For more information on work placement or support services that we are able to offer, please feel free to contact us or talk to your course adviser at Vibe College today.