ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of
IT (Cyber Security)
(116671H)

Course Description

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 .

KEY INFORMATION

Duration 76 weeks including holidays
AQF Level 6
Course Delivery Face-to-Face

Areas of Study

  • Information technology and Cyber Security

Course Entry Requirements

International Students
  • Students must be 18 years or above.
  • Must meet Student Visa Requirements
  • Complete a Pre-Enrolment Review prior to enrolment
  • Complete an online language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (on campus)
  • Basic -intermediate level of computer skills
  • Completed education level of year 12 or equivalent
  • Proficient in English International Students require either an
    • IELTS level of 6.0 or above with no band under 5.5 or
    • TOEFL 60-78 (internet-based) or
    • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 52 or
    • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
    • OET score of C for each test component
Domestic Students
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
  • Be able to read and comprehend course requirements
  • Have an intermediate to advanced understanding of computers and the internet to assist with conducting research and complete assessments

Course Structure

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.

The requirements for students prior to these visits are:

  • Hold a National Criminal Police Check

Core units

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

Career opportunities

Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:

  • Network Support Coordinator
  • Network Operations Analyst
  • Network Security Coordinator
  • ICT Office Manager

Elective units

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


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