Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

ICT60220

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      18 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving Core
Interact with clients on a business level Core
Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments Core
Manage team effectiveness Core
Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment Core
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices Core
Acquire digital forensic data Elective
Align systems with product and technology strategy Elective
Analyse and organise repair of highly complex networks Elective
Analyse cellular mobile network systems Elective
Analyse cyber security insider risks and threats and devise recommendations Elective
Analyse optical transmission systems Elective
Analyse satellite communications systems Elective
Analyse stakeholder requirements Elective
Apply advanced programming skills in another language Elective
Apply business acumen to network planning Elective
Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills Elective
Assess advanced data processes Elective
Assess integration of international network equipment into Australian networks Elective
Assess security risk management options Elective
Build advanced user interfaces Elective
Build data warehouses Elective
Conduct and manage life cycle assessments for sustainability Elective
Conduct network system optimisation and administration Elective
Configure advanced internetwork routing solutions Elective
Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments Elective
Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors Elective
Configure and manage storage area networks Elective
Configure enterprise virtual computing environments Elective
Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure Elective
Configure security devices for organisations Elective
Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services Elective
Create and develop REST APIs Elective
Create cloud computing services Elective
Create cyber security standards for organisations Elective
Design and build integrated VoIP networks Elective
Design and configure desktop virtualisation Elective
Design and configure IP-MPLS networks with virtual private network tunnelling Elective
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks Elective
Design and implement a security system Elective
Design and implement integrated server solutions Elective
Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions Elective
Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations Elective
Design and implement wireless network security Elective
Design and manage internet protocol TV in a service provider network Elective
Design dense wavelength division multiplexing systems Elective
Design enterprise wireless local area networks Elective
Design hybrid cloud-based network architectures Elective
Design ICT security frameworks Elective
Design user experience solutions Elective
Design, build and test network servers Elective
Detect and respond to cyber security insider risks and threats Elective
Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks Elective
Determine database functionality and scalability Elective
Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications Elective
Develop cloud computing strategies for businesses Elective
Develop communities of practice Elective
Develop contracts and manage contract performance Elective
Develop data integration strategies Elective
Develop ICT strategic business plans Elective
Develop knowledge management strategies Elective
Develop knowledge management strategies Elective
Develop security risk management plans Elective
Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems Elective
Develop technical requirements for business solutions Elective
Evaluate an organisation's compliance with cyber security standards and law Elective
Evaluate and apply digital signal processing to communication systems Elective
Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry Elective
Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices Elective
Evaluate vendor products and equipment Elective
Gather data to identify business requirements Elective
Identify and implement business innovation Elective
Identify and resolve network problems Elective
Implement and maintain uses of containerisation Elective
Implement best practices for identity management Elective
Implement change management processes Elective
Implement cyber security operations Elective
Implement knowledge management strategies Elective
Implement secure encryption technologies Elective
Implement security for applications Elective
Implement security risk management plans Elective
Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks Elective
Install an enterprise virtual computing environment Elective
Install and configure container orchestration services Elective
Install and configure network access storage devices Elective
Install and maintain valid authentication processes Elective
Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects Elective
Investigate applications of cloud networks in network switching Elective
Lead analysis of information and communications technology business strategy Elective
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships Elective
Lead and manage organisational change Elective
Lead applied research in ICT sustainability Elective
Lead ICT requirements elicitation Elective
Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies Elective
Manage and communicate ICT solutions Elective
Manage application layer solutions Elective
Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions Elective
Manage automated ICT system applications Elective
Manage common channel signalling networks Elective
Manage data in cloud environments Elective
Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores Elective
Manage dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission systems Elective
Manage development and application of testing artefacts Elective
Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications Elective
Manage end to end architectural solutions across multiple domains Elective
Manage enterprise virtual computing environments Elective
Manage ICT project closure Elective
Manage ICT project delivery Elective
Manage ICT project initiation Elective
Manage ICT project planning Elective
Manage ICT project systems implementation Elective
Manage information security compliance of cloud service deployment Elective
Manage innovation and continuous improvement Elective
Manage network security Elective
Manage network testing strategies Elective
Manage network traffic Elective
Manage optical ethernet transmission Elective
Manage project governance Elective
Manage project procurement Elective
Manage project quality Elective
Manage project risk Elective
Manage project scope Elective
Manage solution architecture and impacts Elective
Manage strategic contracts Elective
Manage the testing process Elective
Manage the use of development methodologies Elective
Manage voice, data and internet protocol network solutions Elective
Monitor and improve knowledge management systems Elective
Monitor and troubleshoot virtual computing environments Elective
Organise and lead agile projects Elective
Perform cyber security risk assessments Elective
Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis Elective
Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions Elective
Plan and direct complex ICT projects Elective
Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks Elective
Plan transmission networks Elective
Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security Elective
Prepare and present evidence in court Elective
Prepare business cases for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects Elective
Prepare network project briefs Elective
Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks Elective
Produce engineering solutions Elective
Produce ICT network architecture designs Elective
Produce radio link budgets Elective
Rectify client services following network outages and faults Elective
Review data lifecycles Elective
Test new software and hardware releases Elective
Translate domain and solution architectures into platform requirements and designs Elective
Undertake penetration testing for organisations Elective
Undertake project work Elective
Use network tools Elective

Job prospects

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Chief Information Officer

    ANZSCO 135111

    Chief Information Officers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the ICT strategies, plans and operations of organisations to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • ICT Project Manager

    ANZSCO 135112

    ICT Project Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate quality accredited ICT projects. They are accountable for day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Other ICT Manager

    ANZSCO 135199

    Other ICT Managers includes jobs like IT Service Delivery Manager and Network Manager.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • ICT Trainer

    ANZSCO 223211

    ICT Trainers analyse and evaluate information-based system training needs and objectives, and develop, schedule and conduct ICT-based system training programs and courses.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • ICT Business Analyst

    ANZSCO 261111

    ICT Business Analysts identify and communicate with users to formulate and produce requirements specifications to create system and software solutions.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Web Developer

    ANZSCO 261212

    Web Developers plan, produce and maintain websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs, often in conjunction with other ICT Professionals such as Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Developer Programmer

    ANZSCO 261312

    Build and modify code for software applications; test code and develop technical documentation.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Database Administrator

    ANZSCO 262111

    Database Administrators plan, develop, configure, maintain and support an organisation's database management system in accordance with user requirements, ensuring optimal database integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • ICT Security Specialist

    ANZSCO 262112

    ICT Security Specialists establish, manage and administer organisation's ICT security policies and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and to minimise the risk of internal and external security threats.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Systems Administrator

    ANZSCO 262113

    System Administrators plan, develop, install, troubleshoot, maintain and support operating systems and associated server hardware, software and databases ensuring optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer

    ANZSCO 263111

    Computer Network and Systems Engineers plan, develop, deploy, test and optimise network and system services, taking responsibility for configuration management and overall operational readiness of network systems, especially environments with multiple operating systems and configurations, and provide troubleshooting and fault-finding services for network problems.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • ICT Support Engineer

    ANZSCO 263212

    ICT Support Engineers develop support procedures and strategies for systems, networks, operating systems and applications development, solve problems and provide technical expertise and direction in support of system infrastructure and process improvements, and diagnose and resolve complex system problems.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Other ICT Support and Test Engineer

    ANZSCO 263299

    Other ICT Support and Test Engineers includes jobs like Usability Architect.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Telecommunications Engineer

    ANZSCO 263311

    Telecommunication Engineers design and develop telecommunications systems, devices and products.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Telecommunications Network Engineer

    ANZSCO 263312

    Telecommunication Network Engineers plan, design, and monitor complex telecommunications networks and associated broadcasting equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Hardware Technician

    ANZSCO 313111

    Hardware Technicians support and maintain computer systems and peripherals by installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • ICT Customer Support Officer

    ANZSCO 313112

    ICT Customer Support Officers provide support, education and guidance in the deployment and maintenance of computer infrastructure and the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems and issues. They may work in call centres.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Web Administrator

    ANZSCO 313113

    Web Administrators design, build and maintain websites, and provide web technology solutions and services.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Other ICT Support Technician

    ANZSCO 313199

    Other ICT Support Technicians includes jobs like Applications Packager, Computer Systems Technician, and Telecommunications Computer Systems Technician.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Telecommunications Network Planner

    ANZSCO 313213

    Telecommunications Network Planners plan the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Telecommunications Technical Officer and Technologist

    ANZSCO 313214

    Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologists carry out specialised design and support functions in telecommunications engineering including optimisation and performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation of equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

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