Diploma of IT (Cyber Security)

Program Overview

ICT50220 Diploma of IT (Cyber Security)

Course Description

A Diploma in IT with a Cyber security specialisation will place you in a fast growing sector that lacks qualified workers. According to AustCyber, 51,309 dedicated workers last year worked in cyber security in Australia in 2023 but 12,500 jobs were vacant. The workforce needs to grow by 66 per cent to reach the 85,000 required by 2030, or just over 4800 jobs every year. This course will give a thorough understanding of IT, of Cyber security and how to meet business needs through IT solutions. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in IT and cyber security environments, will allow you to plan and implement complex IT networks, install virtual computing environments, gather and analyse threat information and protect critical infrastructure.

KEY INFORMATION

• Duration: 76 weeks including holidays
• AQF Level: 5
• Course Delivery: Face-to-Face

Areas of Study

• Information technology and Cyber Security

Course Entry Requirements

International Students

• Students must be 18 years or above.
• Must meet Student Visa Requirements
• Complete a Pre-Enrolment Review prior to enrolment
• Complete an online language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (on campus)
• Basic -intermediate level of computer skills
• Completed education level of year 12 or equivalent
• Proficient in English International Students require either an
  • IELTS level of 6.0 or above with no band under 5.5 or
  • TOEFL 60-78 (internet-based) or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 52 or
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
  • OET score of C for each test component

Domestic Students

• 18 years of age or older
• Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
• Be able to read and comprehend course requirements
• Have an intermediate to advanced understanding of computers and the internet to assist with conducting research and complete assessments

Course Structure

This qualification consists of 20 units of competency that is made up of 6 core units and 14 elective units

This qualification does not have mandatory a workplacement component, however the trainers/ lecturers will endeavour to give students practical exercises that will closely correlate with industry requirements of roles in IT and cyber security.

At least 6 units will introduce students in the sub domain of cyber security. AHSI will also organise visits and workshops with IT and Cyber security organisations.

The requirements for students prior to these visits are:

• Hold a National Criminal Police Check

Core units

• ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
• ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems
• BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security and best practices
• ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
• BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team
• BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts

Career opportunities

Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:

• Assistant IT and cybersecurity Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator
• IT Administrator
• Network Services Administrator

Elective units

• ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects
• ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers
• ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks
• ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
• ICTNWK559 | Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
• ICTNWK557 | Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
• ICTNWK546 | Manage network security
• ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
• ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity
• ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
• ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
• ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
• ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
• ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan