Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering Specialisation)
Codes - ICT60220 | CRICOS 108594E
Duration - 104 Weeks
Location - Sydney
Overview
The ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering Specialisation) focuses on the knowledge and skills required of communication and information technology specialists who are responsible for: advanced data management information, cyber security, full stack web development, further programming, IT strategy and organisational development, systems development and analysis and telecommunications network engineering.
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).
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.
Education Pathways
Bachelor of Information Technology
Employment Pathways
Relevant job titles include
- Advanced data management information
- Cyber Security
- Full stack web development
- IT strategy and organisation development
- Systems development and analysis
- Telecommunications network engineer
- Network Planner
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry to this course requires:
- Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; OR
- Successful completion of an AQF recognised Certificate IV in Information Technology, Digital Media and Technology or other relevant qualification, OR
- Relevant work experience in a related field
English Requirements
Applications from non-English speaking backgrounds only:
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or equivalent
Please refer to RIC’s Student Suitability and Enrolment Process for full information
Course Structure
Core Units
- BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
- ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level
- ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
Telecommunications Network Engineering Specialisation
- ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
- ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP network
- ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning
- ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic
- ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture design
Electives
- ICTICT611 Develop ICT strategic business plans
- ICTICT614 Identify and implement business innovation
- BSBLDR523 Lead and Manage effective Workplace Relationships
- BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- ICTPRG535 Build advanced user interfaces
Course Duration
- 104 Weeks total duration
- 80 weeks (8 terms) classroom delivery
