ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
CRICOS COURSE CODE 105623G
DURATION 75 WEEKS
DELIVERY MODE FACE TO FACE
STUDY LOAD - TUTION FEES 20 HOURS /WEEK $AAU14000
COURSE SNAPSHOT
Duration
78 weeks
Delivery Mode
Face to Face
Language
English
Contact Hours
20 hours / week
Course Overview
Entry Requirments
Course Structure
Telecommunications Course Structure
Cyber Security Course Structure
Fee
Assessment
Potential Career Outcoms
Admission Contact
Intake Dates
Course 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).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
- advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements
- back end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
- business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
- cloud architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans
- cloud engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks
- cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
- database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
- front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
- game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
- game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development
- systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
- systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions
- telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Entry Requirments
Sydney State College (SSC) has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• Successfully completed a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO: or
• Successful completion of an English Placement Test
*Note that other English language tests, such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 policies in ICT environments |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT518 | Research and review hardware technology options for organisations |
| ICTICT522 | Evaluate vendor products and equipment |
| ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks |
| ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication systems |
| ICTICT526 | Verify client business requirements |
| ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers |
| ICTWEB514 | Create dynamic web pages |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
| ICTNWK561 | Design enterprise wireless local area networks |
| ICTNWK559 | Install an enterprise virtual computing environment |
| ICTSAD508 | Develop technical requirements for business solutions |
| ICTSAD509 | Produce ICT feasibility reports |
| ICTWEB513 | Build dynamic websites |
Telecommunications Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 policies in ICT environments |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT518 | Research and review hardware technology options for organisations |
| ICTICT522 | Evaluate vendor products and equipment |
| ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks |
| ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication systems |
| ICTICT526 | Verify client business requirements |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
| ICTNWK561 | Design enterprise wireless local area networks |
| ICTICT519 | Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications |
| ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry |
| ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK541 | Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services |
| ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects |
| ICTTEN519 | Design network building projects |
Cyber Security Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 policies in ICT environments |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT518 | Research and review hardware technology options for organisations |
| ICTICT522 | Evaluate vendor products and equipment |
| ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks |
| ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication systems |
| ICTICT526 | Verify client business requirements |
| ICTNWK540 | Design, build and test network servers |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
| ICTNWK561 | Design enterprise wireless local area networks |
| 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 |
Fee
| Description | Fees Amount |
| Tuition Fee: | AUD $18,000 |
| Enrolment Fee | AUD $200 |
| Materials Fee | AUD $600 |
* Non-tuition fees may apply and can be found in our Student Handbook on our website at www.sydneystatecollege.edu.au.
Assessment
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Potential Career Outcoms
Students successfully finishing the Diploma course may gain employment in a range of industries. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- IT Support Officer
- IT System Administrator
- Network Administrator
- IT Operations Administrator
- Network Support Coordinator
Telecommunications Network Engineering Career Opportunities
- Network Engineering Technical Officer
- Telecommunications Network Administrator
- Telecommunications Network Manager
- IP based optical network designer
Cyber Security Career Opportunities
- Network Security Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Incident Responder
Admission Contact
Sydney State College Campus
Level 1, 60 South Street,
GRANVILLE, NSW 2142, Australia
Phone: 1300 289 646
Intake Dates
| Term Description | Main Intake Date | Mid Intake Date |
| Term 1 | Monday, 5th January 2026 | Monday, 9th February 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday, 6th April 2026 | Monday, 11th May 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 6th July 2026 | Monday, 10th August 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 5th October 2026 | Monday, 9th November 2026 |
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
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