
ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Develop expertise in cyber security with this nationally accredited qualification. Ideal for school leavers, career changers, and international students.
Overview
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 ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology is the latest nationally accredited qualification for individuals in a variety of ICT roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.
This course is perfect for learners who are:
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International students, mainly from India and Nepal
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School leavers
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People looking to enter the industry
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People looking for work or wanting to change careers
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People looking to gain or update their qualifications
How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered via Blended (Face-to-Face + Online Distance).
Course Duration
Up to 78 weeks across 6 terms
(including term breaks)
Expected Study Hours
Approx. 1,560 hours
depending on existing knowledge
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 cyber security. Among others, you will learn to:
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Interact with clients on a business level
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Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
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Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
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Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
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Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
How is the course structured?
All learners will be assessed through:
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Observation — during on-the-job or role play/simulation
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Questioning — may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview
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Structured Activities — may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks
What are the entry requirements?
There are no pre-requisites required, however CCN Academy screens learners according to:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have diploma equivalent qualification
Must have intermediate experience in IT
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) provide evidence of upper intermediate proficiency in English:
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IELTS total band score of at least 5.5 with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent
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OET, TOEFL IBT, PTE, CAE with scores equivalent to IELTS 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band
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The English test must have been taken within two years before the application
English Language Test Provider | Minimum Test Score (equivalent IELTS 6,0 | Minimum Score with ELICOS/Foundation/Pat |
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IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 |
TOEFL iBT | 64 | 46 |
PTE | 50 | 42 |
CAE | 169 | 162 |
OET | PASS | PASS |
*Students who fail the LL&N assessment may still be enrolled if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, with corresponding additional support strategies in place.
Resources needed to complete the course
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Learner Guides
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Assessment Workbooks
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Templates for Projects and other activities
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Simulated resources for assessment pathways
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Additional course readings and resources recommended by trainers
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CCN Academy will simulate a safe environment typical to the ICT industry, including access to:
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Legislation, industry standards, and SLAs for the ICT industry
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ICT industry codes of practice
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Organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines
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Workplace documentation and resources
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Opportunities to collaborate with others throughout the concept development process
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Resources for research, preparing briefs and developing feedback registers
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Project documentation including quality criteria and monitoring practices
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Feedback from project stakeholders about risk management
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Examples of project governance documentation
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Records of governance implementation in stakeholder and team activities
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Workplace documents relevant to team task objectives
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Information and data sources relating to cyber security
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Planning processes and databases
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Licensing requirements and file storage
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A site for design work and client functional requirements
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Database software, site design software and hardware Information on a range of ICT business solutions
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Equipment, hardware and software for agile project work
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Simulated work tasks within agile project management teams
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Required online agile project management and communication tools
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An organisation's identified problem, opportunity or unfulfilled legislative need
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Network and equipment for traffic monitoring and management
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Equipment and systems manuals, specifications and enterprise policy
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Network design and business requirements documents
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Complex network with multiple servers and physical locations
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LAN and WAN systems, including voice and video hardware and software
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Own computer/laptop with internet access
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Google Chrome (recommended browser)
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MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent applications
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Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent
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Webcam and microphone for video calls
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Zoom
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MS Teams
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Course Units
- TypeUnit CodeUnit TitleCoreBSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solvingCoreBSBTWK502Manage team effectivenessCoreBSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practicesCoreICTICT608Interact with clients on a business levelCoreICTICT618Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environmentsCoreICTSAD609Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
- TypeUnit CodeUnit TitleElectiveICTNPL413Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industryElectiveICTNWK612Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networksElectiveICTPMG613Manage ICT project planningElectiveICTTEN615Manage network trafficElectiveICTTEN622Produce ICT network architecture designsElectiveBSBPMG532Manage project qualityElectiveBSBPMG536Manage project riskElectiveICTPMG505Manage ICT projectsElectiveICTICT523Gather data to identify business requirementsElectiveICTNWK529Install and manage complex ICT networks
Course Fees
$15,250
Initial deposit: $1,500 + Enrolment Fee of $250
Followed by: $2,250 at the beginning of every term (6 terms)
Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.
Qualification Pathways
Completion of this course may also lead to the following specialisations:
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Advanced data management information
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Cyber security
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IT strategy and organisational development
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Systems development and analysis
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Telecommunications network engineering
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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.

