Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Course Overview
ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.
Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- Advanced data management information: creating, designing and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management
- Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
- Full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and designing user experience solutions
- Further programming: applying advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data
- IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions
- Systems development and 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
This program is designed for individuals includes international learners over the age of 18 wanting to further their education in the cyber security industry. Students may have little or no experience in the cyber security industry. The qualification is also designed for those looking for a role of technical specialist with high level skills and knowledge in cyber security using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:
- Forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
- Implement convergence technologies in cyber security
Course Entry Requirements
- There are no pre-requisites for any of the units of competency contained within it. This course is available to all international students and Britts College Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 10 or equivalent.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete an LLN Test on the orientation day to assist Britts College Pty Ltd. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Britts College Pty Ltd.
Course Pathways
The Study Pathways Available To Students Who Undertake This Qualification Include:
- Higher education degree in Cyber Security provided learner meet the entry requirements of the proposed qualification at other higher education provider.
Course Structure
A total of 16 Units (6 Core and 10 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 16 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT611 | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity | Core |
| BSBTWK502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | Core |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
| ICTICT608 | Interact with client on a business level | Core |
| ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | Core |
| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment | Core |
| ICTPMG612 | Manage ICT project initiation | Elective |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning | Elective |
| ICTPMG614 | Manage ICT project delivery | Elective |
| ICTPMG615 | Manage ICT project closure | Elective |
| ICTPMG617 | Plan and direct complex ICT projects | Elective |
| ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management | Elective |
| ICTCYS606E | Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law | Elective |
| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments | Elective |
| ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations | Elective |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | Elective |
Note: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.
More Information
This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.
Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.
If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. Contact us to know more about our RPL process.
