ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

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 plan.
• 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 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is designed for international students who aspire to excel in the field of information technology. This course is ideal for individuals who:

• Aspire to Begin a Career in Information Technology: Those looking to establish a professional career in IT, seeking to gain advanced technical skills and knowledge to enter the IT industry.
• Aim to Transition into a Different Industry Sector: Professionals from other fields who wish to transition into the IT sector, aiming to acquire specialised IT skills to enhance their career prospects in a new industry.
• Seek Advanced Academic Qualifications: Students who have completed relevant undergraduate studies and are looking to further their education, or individuals planning to pursue higher education qualifications such as an Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.

• Education and career development
• Pathway to Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Please ensure that you bring your personal laptop equipped with Office 365 or a comparable program to all of your classes. It is important to note that the expenses associated with acquiring and maintaining this technology are not covered by your course fees.

Laptop and Software Requirements — For your studies, a basic laptop with the following specifications is recommended:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS (latest version)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 16GB or higher
• Storage: 256GB SSD or higher
• Display: 13-inch or larger with a minimum resolution of 1366 × 768
• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) compatible
• Battery Life: At least 6 hours of usage
• Ports: USB ports (preferably USB 3.0), HDMI, and headphone jack
• Software: Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity suite

Please note that these are basic requirements, and depending on your specific course or program, there may be additional recommendations or specific software requirements.

• Participation in a course entry interview is necessary to assess your suitability for the course and determine your specific student needs.
• The interview will also include a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment.
• To be eligible for entry, you must achieve an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level of 4 in reading, writing, numeracy, digital and oral communication.

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 or equivalent is required. Test results must be no more than 2 years old.
• Alternatively, English language competence can be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Education for a minimum of 5 years in an English-speaking country.
  • Completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
• Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted, provided the results are equivalent to IELTS 6. You are required to provide your test results for verification.

• Enrolment fee: Please refer to fee booklet.
• Material fee: Please refer to fee booklet.

• Laptop and software, as described in the resource requirements section above.
• Course fees do not cover the cost of laptops or software.

• A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements will be provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
• It is mandatory to pay all course fees in full and on time. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your enrolment.

• Before arriving in Australia, it is a requirement to obtain Overseas Health Insurance Cover.
• The Australian Institute of Science & Technology provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can contact any of these providers to inquire about costs and arrange your health insurance coverage.

• The International Student Handbook outlines additional costs associated with living in Australia. It is essential to review these costs carefully in relation to your budgeting.
• For further information, visit: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au