Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Duration

Total duration: 52 Weeks

Qualification Description

This qualification provides high level information and communications technology (ICT), process improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior ICT roles within organisations. The qualification builds on a base core of management competencies, with specialist and general elective choices to suit ICT and business needs, especially in the areas of knowledge management and systems development.

This course is for people desiring to work or develop their skills in a wide range of senior and/or managerial positions within small, medium or large organisations in a broad range of industries. Students will learn about networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development. These all units will be enabling them to operate effectively within their job role.

Code Title

BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness

ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level

ICTICT610 Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment

ICTPMG609 Plan and direct complex ICT projects

ICTSUS601 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

ICTDBS501 Monitor and improve knowledge management system

ICTDBS601 Build a data warehouse

ICTDBS602 Develop a knowledge management strategy

ICTICT604 Identify and implement business innovation

ICTPMG608 Manage ICT project systems implementation

BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

ICTICT601 Develop ICT strategic and action plans

ICTICT605 Implement a knowledge management strategy

ICTSAS505 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects

Vocational Outcome Assistant Database Designer/Developer, Digital Media Designer, Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Manager, Computer Technician, Customer Support Professional, Help Desk Specialist, Network Support Technician, ICT Office Manager, System Support Officer.

Academic Pathways

On completion of this qualification, candidates may undertake a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications from the ICT Training Package or any other training package to further enhance their career opportunities in their chosen field. Candidates may also choose to seek entry into an undergraduate degree such as a Bachelor of Information Technology at an Australian Higher Education Provider (subject to the Higher Education Provider’s course entry requirements).

Coupled with substantial employment experience (more than two years) graduates of this course may be eligible to gain entry into a number of post-graduate courses such as a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology/System, Graduate Certificate in Technology or Master of Information Technology.

Course Delivery & Assessment Methods

Delivery and assessment strategies are selected to reflect the nature of the elements and performance criteria of the competency together with the needs and learning style of the participants. Delivery and assessment method includes a blended learning practice including learning management system (Moodle).

Assessment methodology may include but is not limited to: observation, project/ report, case study, role play, exercises, activities; and written/oral tasks including multiple choice, questions and answer, essays, true/false and presentations.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be checked at enrolment in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrolment and orientation policy.

Students must be over 18 years of age,

Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12

Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or

Paper based (PBT) TOEFL score of 550 or above or

Internet based (iBT) TOEFL score of 78 or above and must provide documentation to that effect.

Vocational qualifications in Information Technology such as ICT50115 Diploma of Information Technology or other relevant qualifications at AQF 5 level.