CCN Academy (RTO#46487) offers the nationally recognised ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology qualification with high quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers.
Where can it take your career?
The ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology is the latest nationally accredited qualification for individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.
This course is perfect for learners who are:
- International students, mainly from India and Nepal
- School leavers
- People looking to enter the industry
- People looking for work or wanting to change careers
- People looking/gain update their qualifications
How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered via Blended (Face-to-Face + Online Distance).
Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed up to 74 weeks across 6 terms (including term breaks) .
Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend approximately 1,570 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Note: Please read the CCN Academy Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.
What will you learn?
This course is designed to develop your expertise in early childhood education. Among others, you will learn to:
- Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
- Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- Manage client problems
How is the course structured?
All learners will be assessed through:
- Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
- Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview
- Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks
What are the entry requirements?
Students must:
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- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Have basic computer skills
- Have sound language, literacy, and numeracy skills* (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)
- Must hold a current Student Visa
- (From non-English speaking background) are required to provide any one of the following evidence of upper intermediate proficiency in English:
- IELTS total band score of at least 6 with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent.
- Occupational English Test (OET), TOEFL Ibt, Pearson Test of English, Cambridge English Advanced with scores equivalent to IELTS 6 and no less than 5.5 in each band.
- The English test must have been taken within two years before the application is made.
English Language Test Provider Minimum Test Score (equivalent to IELTS 6.0) Minimum Test Score if principal course is accompanied with either at least 10 weeks of ELICOS or a Foundation program or an eligible Pathway program (equivalent to IELTS 5.5) IELTS 6.0 5.5 TOEFL iBT 64 46 PTE 50 42 CAE 169 162 OET PASS
*Students who fail the LL&N assessment may still be enrolled to a course if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.
What are the resources needed to complete the course?
To support you in your new course with CCN Academy, we will provide the following:
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- ICT50220 learning and assessment suite which includes:
- Learner Guides
- Assessment Workbooks
- Templates for Projects and other activities;
- Simulated resources to provide students with simulated assessment pathways (not applicable to all assessment tasks specially those to be done during vocation placement)
- Additional course readings and resources recommended by trainers.
Cybercloud Nexus Academy will simulate a safe environment where noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances are typical to those experienced in the Information and Communications Technology industry, and include access to:
- industry standard organisational policies and procedures, legislation and standards documentation
- background information required to evaluate the operational factors that will affect the implementation of concepts
- opportunities to collaborate with others throughout the concept development process
- resources required to undertake research, prepare a brief and develop a feedback register
- project documentation including quality criteria, evidence of quality monitoring and improvement practices
- feedback from project stakeholders about how risks were managed
- information and data sources relating to cyber security
- A site where ICT needs and strategic directions of the organisation are coordinated
- Detailed information relating to a strategic organisation plan, objectives, and direction
- Organisational policies and procedures relating to the implementation of ICT changes
- Information on current ICT systems and practices in the organisation including operating systems, hardware, and security
- project outline and objectives briefs
- records and documentation that assists in determination of workplace adherence to organisational code of ethics
- industry codes of practice
- hardware and software applicable to applying legislative and organisational policies
- required organisation’s SLAs for the ICT industry
- contexts for negotiating agreements and contracts
- current ICT hardware and software products
- required hardware, software and digital devices
- required analytic platform and applicable user instructions
- data recognition software
- single security device and whole organisation device
- legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures applicable to gathering, analysing and interpreting threat data
- required hardware, software and components
- organisational operating environments, networks and systems
- organisational style guides required for presenting documented processes, procedures and findings
- organisational data
- organisational operating structure
- organisational procedures applicable to designing security architecture including:
- documentation processes
- establishing requirements and features of security strategies
- establishing baselines and metrics
- testing methodologies
- ICT business specifications and organisational deliverables
- information on the security environment, including required laws and legislation
- existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge
- security environment threats
- risk analysis tools and methodologies
- ICT security assurance specifications
- industry standard incident scenarios
- vulnerability assessment and general definition of requirements
- acceptance test plan
- business impact analysis
- information technology security assurance specifications
- organisational statutory documentation that may impact on work task activities
- special purpose tools, equipment and materials required to provide client support services
- organisation’s escalation procedures
- a complex network or hardware and software required to build a network involving multiple servers, multiple physical locations (or simulation of) and a combination of network services.
To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:
- Their own computer/laptop with an Internet access
- Google Chrome (recommended browser)
- MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent applications.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent application
- Webcam and microphone for video calls
- MS Teams
What are the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course units?
| Core / Elective | Unit Code | Unit Title | |
| Core | BSBCRT512 |
Originate and develop concepts |
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| 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 | ||
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Elective |
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 | ||
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | ||
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | ||
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | ||
| ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects | ||
| ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | ||
| ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks (no need to purchase) | ||
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | ||
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | ||
| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level | ||
| ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | ||
What are the course fees?
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course is available for only $15,250.
Initial deposit of $1,500 + Enrolment Fee of $250
Followed by $2,250 beginning of every term (6 terms)
Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.
What are the Qualification Pathways?
Learners may also consider additional training to complement your skills in information technology, with courses such as:
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology *
- Bachelor of Computer Science *
*These courses are not offered by CCN Academy
Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?
CCN Academy has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency, or allow the student full credit.