An Advanced Diploma in IT with a Cyber security specialisation will take you to the next level after the Diploma of IT with Cyber security specialisation. According to AustCyber, 51,309 dedicated workers last year worked in cyber security in Australia in 2023 but 12,500 jobs were vacant. The workforce needs to grow by 66 per cent to reach the 85,000 required by 2030, or just over 4800 jobs every year. This course will advance your proficiency in IT, Cyber security and how to help businesses navigate the Cyber security threats and choice of solutions to be implemented. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in IT and cyber security environments, will allow you to produce network designs, manage network traffic, monitor cyber alerts, threats and policies, implement best practices for identity management, for Cyber risk and evaluate the organisation’s compliance with legal obligations and security standards .
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Duration | 76 weeks including holidays |
AQF Level | 6 |
Course Delivery | Face-to-Face |
This qualification consists of 16 units of competency that is made up of 6 core units and 10 elective units
This qualification does not have mandatory a workplacement component, however the trainers/ lecturers will endeavour to give students practical exercises that will closely correlate with industry requirements of roles in IT and cyber security.
At least 6 units will introduce students in the sub domain of cyber security. AHSI will also organise visits and workshops with IT and Cyber security organisations.
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments |
BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security and best practices |
BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level |
Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:
ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management |
ICTCYS606 | Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law |
ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments |
ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations |
ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs |
ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic |
ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks |
ICTNWK557 | Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments |
ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning |
ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry |