ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
Course Details
| Provider Name | Onepath College |  |
| RTO Code | 46203 | |
| CRICOS Code | 04257J | |
| CRICOS Course Code | 116140B | |
| Delivery Location | Suite 101, Level 1, 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 |  |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom, through online learning and in the workplace. | |
| Duration | 78 weeks, including 60 study weeks and 18 weeks of holidays. | |
| Study load | 20 hours per week consisting of 14 hours of classroom training and assessment and 6 hours of online learning per week. |
Overview of Course
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.
Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
- advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data, and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements
- back-end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
- business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
- cloud architecture: developing, improving, and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans
- cloud engineering: building, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks
- cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
- database and data management: creating, designing, and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
- front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
- game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
- game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development
- systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
- systems 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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Onepath College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12, including mathematics as a subject until at least Year 10
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
| Tuition fee | $21000 | Material Fee | $300 | Enrolment Fee (Non Refundable) | $300 |
intakes
| 2024 | 7th of Oct | 11th of Nov | ||||||
| 2025 | 6 Jan | 10 Feb | 7 April | 12 May | 7 July | 11 Aug | 6Oct | 10 Nov |
target group
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- seeking to pursue or further a career in information technology
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of information technology roles in a range of industry areas. Further education pathways may include the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or higher education qualifications in information technology.
Career outcome
IT Office Manager,General Application Support Officer
future pathway
Further education pathways may include the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or higher education qualifications in information technology
award qualification
Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.
units of competency
Student requires to complete 20 units including 6 core and 14 elective Units to award this ICT50220 DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Qualification .
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | Core |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | Core |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | Core |
| ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | Core |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | Core |
| ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | Elective |
| ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations | Elective |
| ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | Elective |
| ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | Elective |
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | Elective |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | Elective |
| ICTWEB441 | Produce basic client-side script | Elective |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Elective |
| ICTSAS502 | Establish and maintain client user liaison | Elective |
| ICTSAD507 | Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions | Elective |
| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security | Elective |
| ICTSAD508 | Develop technical requirements for business solutions | Elective |
| ICTNWK560 | Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks | Elective |
| ICTNWK561 | Design enterprise wireless local area networks | Elective |
Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements
Training and Assessment Information
This course is delivered through face-to-face training and assessment, as well as through online learning.
You are required to attend classes for 14 hours per week, as well as complete 6 hours of online learning per week for 60 study weeks (6 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are 18 weeks in total and the timing of these breaks will be advised in your timetable when you start your course.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations.
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.
Course Progress and Attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student Support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare:
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Resource Requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| RAM | 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
Mac OS
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating system | Big Sur |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Name of software | Associated costs | |
| Office 365 | $109 annually | https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office |
| Laptop details | Associated costs | |
| Any laptop that meets the specifications above | $450 (approximate only) | Various |
Course Credit/ recognition of prior learning (RPL)
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.onepath.com.
Please note that although we are required to offer you RPL, it would not be expected as an international student that you would pursue this opportunity as most likely you would not have relevant workplace experience and existing skills and knowledge.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
OSHC
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Onepath College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover or Onepath College can organise one for you.
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including: