ICT60220- Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)

National Code ICT60220
CRICOS Course Code 113847B  
Duration 94 weeks (including holiday breaks)
Total Course fees $AU 27,300
Tuition Fees $AU 25,000
Non-Tuition Fee $AU 2,300
Mode of study

Face to face theory learning in a classroom with access to a simulated environment.

Delivery location Suite 2 - 17 David St Brunswick Vic 3056
Volume of learning 1808 hours

 

Please Note: Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Course Description

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).

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, students must complete the following 16 units of competencies. 

  • 6 core units, plus
  • 10 elective units

Unit code

Unit of Competency

Core/ Elective

BSBCRT611

Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

Core

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

Core

BSBXCS402

Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

Core

ICTICT608

Interact with clients 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

BSBOPS601

Develop and implement business plans

Elective

ICTCYS604

Implement best practices for identity management

Elective

ICTCYS606

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

ICTNPL413

Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry

Elective

ICTNWK612

Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

Elective

ICTPMG613

Manage ICT project planning

Elective

ICTTEN615

Manage network traffic

Elective

ICTTEN622

Produce ICT network architecture designs

Elective

This will be delivered over 94 weeks including holiday breaks. Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week. 

Entry Requirements

Age requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Pre-training Review

The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment on your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by Greenhill Institute is able to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are required to fill up the PTR form and submit it along with the application form.

Greenhill Institute will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills, to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.

English Language Requirements for International students.

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.

or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

or Oxford Placement test with a score of 61 or higher.

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.

Refer to Enrolment Kit available on this website for additional information. 

Academic Requirements

To enter this course delivered at Greenhill Institute, applicants should have successfully completed year 12/ Senior Secondary School studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Senior Secondary School Examination (Year 12).

or

Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN)

Students undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, prepare reports, review market requirements, etc. To determine this, students wanting to study at Greenhill Institute are required to undertake an LLN test prior to the commencement of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.

LLN tests will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot under the supervision of qualified LLN Trainer/Assessor. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy test (LLN) according to the following qualification:

ICT60220 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology ACSF performance Level 4

Computer literacy requirements

All students enrolling into this course at Greenhill Institute must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form.

Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer use support. Students can contact Greenhill Institute for any further information or assistance.

Students may contact Greenhill Institute for any further information or assistance on 1300136859.

Materials and Equipment Required

Greenhill Institute will provide access to computers with required resources, including access to the internet during classroom hours; however, to work on the assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows 7 operating system or higher.

Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform.

Assessment Methods

All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Knowledge questions/written test, Practical demonstration/Observation, projects, Case Study/Reports, Project, Role Plays.

 Pathways

Pathways from the qualification

Successful completion may enable the student to apply for bachelor’s or master’s degree from other institute/tafe/universities in related fields such as telecommunications, optical fiber, networking, etc.

Employment/Career pathway

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Communications Consultant.
  • Communications Specialist (ICT)
  • Telecommunications Consultant.
  • Telecommunications Specialist.

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. Greenhill Institute doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it would be misleading.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer 

Greenhill Institute recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling at 1300136859 or email us at info@greenhillinstitute.vic.edu.au

Course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please refer to the information provided in Enrolment Kit available on the website.