ICT60120-Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Networking Engineering)

Course Information

Qualification Name	Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Qualification Code	ICT60220
Course Duration	78 weeks
Study Mode	Face-to-face, online and blended
Tuition Fee	$18,000
This qualification can provide specialisation in	Telecommunications Networking Engineering

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role a technical specialist with high level skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information technology networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
design and manage IP based network telecommunications equipment
implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks
design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high speed broadband capability.

Admission Criteria
Entry requirements apply to this course:

Students must be over 18 years of age.
Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent or an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or higher qualification prior to commencing this course.
Have sound language, literacy and numeracy skills in order to undertake this course (Contact IIBIT for a LLN test).
Have a USI or obtain a USI refer https://www.usi.gov.au/students

English language requirements for international students:
Students must also meet IIBIT’s standards for English Proficiency. In order to demonstrate possession of adequate English language proficiency, students must provide valid evidence of attainment of at least one of the following:

Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score: 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based test) test score band: 46
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) test score band: 42
CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) test score band: 47
OET (Occupational English Test) test score band: Pass
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-Based Test) test score band: 527

Overseas students who are unable to meet any of the above English language proficiency requirements may undertake further study on a NEAS-approved course of English for Academic Purposes designed to raise students English proficiency to an equivalent level to IELTS 5.5. Production of proof of successful completion of such a course will be accepted by IIBIT as meeting the English language proficiency admission requirement. For students who do not have an IELTS Test score or equivalent test score, they can take an English Placement Test to assess whether their English level can meet the requirements of entry into the Diploma course.

Pathways
Nil.

Teaching And Assessment Methods

Teaching methods focus on classroom based face-to-face training, which includes lectures and practical tutorials. Classes are small in size and lecturers focus on individual student needs during the learning process. The emphasis in assessment is on collection of evidence, holistic assessment against the unit of competency and trainer/assessor judgement. Importance is placed on the integration of areas of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and proper work attitudes. The following assessment methods are used:

Written examinations
Written and oral quizzes
Simulated workplace activities/scenarios/role plays
Projects/assignments/presentations
Classroom activities

Learning and assessment generally take place in an integrated classroom and simulated workplace environment. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the workplace.

Qualification Structure

Total number of units: 16
6 Core units plus
10 Elective units

To achieve the qualification for Telecommunications Networking Engineering, applicants are required to complete 6 core units + 10 electives.

core units
general electives

	Unit codes and names	Core units
1	ICTSAD609 - Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment	Core
2	BSBCRT611 - Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving	Core
3	BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness	Core
4	BSBXCS402 - Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	Core
5	ICTICT608 - Interact with clients on a business level	Core
6	ICTICT618 - Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments	Core

	Unit codes and names	Elective units
1	ICTSAD608 - Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis	Elective
2	ICTNWK561 - Design enterprise wireless local area networks	Elective
3	ICTTEN622 - Produce ICT network architecture designs	Elective
4	ICTNWK544 - Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks	Elective
5	ICTNWK612 - Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks	Elective
6	ICTPMG613 - Manage ICT project planning	Elective
7	ICTNPL413 - Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry	Elective
8	ICTNWK546 - Manage network security	Elective
9	ICTTEN615 - Manage network traffic	Elective
10	ICTNWK560 - Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks	Elective

Pathways From The Qualification

After achieving the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering), candidates may undertake further related studies in VET at a Graduate Certificate levels or seek articulation into a relevant University program.

Course Outcomes

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Telecommunications Network administrator
Telecommunications Network Planner
Telecommunications Network Designer
Telecommunications Technical Officer
Telecommunications Technologist

Delivery Locations

Sydney

Gnd Floor, 841 George St,
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9269 0077

Adelaide

L6, 127 Rundle Mall,
Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8203 9000

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Course Information

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English language requirements for international students:

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Teaching And Assessment Methods

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