Int Information Technology – Academies Australaisa Polytechnic

Information Technology

Our nationally accredited Information Technology courses are for anyone who requires specialist skills and knowledge to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies. Persons working at this level apply a wide range of higher level technical skills in ICT areas such as Networking, IT support, Database development, Programming and Web development.

Our graduates are eligible for student membership at Australian Computer Society (ACS). The ACS is the association for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals, with a large and active membership from all levels of the ICT industry. The ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT. The ACS is a member of the Australian Council of Professions.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40118)

Subject	Unit Code and Title
ICT Essentials	ICTICT425 Implement WHS, environmental sustainability and anti-discrimination practices in an ICT workplace
Network Topologies	ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topolofy for a local network ICTNWK517 Determine best-fit topolofy for a wide area network
Systems Analysis	ICTSAD501 Model data objects ICTSAD502 Model data processes
ICT Regulations	ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
Object Oriented Programming I	ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
Database Development	ICTDBS403 Create basic databases ICTDBS413 Determine database requirements
Web Technologies	ICTWEB417 Integrate social web technologies ICTWEB418 Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification
Emerging Technology	ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
Cyber Security	ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements
Wireless Network	ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements ICTNWK405 Build a small wireless local area network ICTSAS307 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network ICTNWK410 Install hardware to a network
Server Management and Documentation	ICTNWK401 Install and manage a server ICTNWK412 Create network documentation
Vocational/ Employment Outcome	Computer Technician, Customer Support, Customer Support Professional, Information Systems Operator, PC Support, Systems Administrator, Systems Support, Technical Support, User Support Technician, Network Operations Technician.

Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50118)

Subject	Unit Code and Title
Server Configuration and Tools	ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems ICTSAS517 Use network tools
Object Oriented Programming II	ICTPRG527 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
Workplace Safety	BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace
Sustainability in Workplace	BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
ICT Business Analysis	ICTICT509 Gather data to identify business requirements ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Web Programming	ICTWEB411 Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages ICTWEB502 Create dynamic web pages
System Security	ICTNWK520 Design ICT system security controls
Design Project	ICTSAD504 Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions ICTSAD505 Develop technical requirements for business solutions ICTSAS601 Implement change management processes ICTPRG602 Manage the development of technical solutions from business specifications ICTICT603 Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies
Vocational/ Employment Outcome	Information Systems Office Manager, Office Systems Administrator, IT Office Manager, IT Systems Administrator/Systems Manager

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60115)

Subject	Unit Code and Title
ICT Sustainability	ICTSUS601 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects
Cloud Computing	ICTICT508 Evaluate vendor products and equipment ICTPRG604 Create cloud computing services ICTNWK616 Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment
Manage ICT Communication	ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level ICTICT606 Develop communities of practice
ICT Copyrights and Ethics	ICTICT610 Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
Project Management	ICTPMG609 Plan and direct complex ICT projects ICTPMG606 Manage ICT project quality
Manage ICT Team	BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness ICTICT602 Develop contracts and manage contracted performance
Vocational/ Employment Outcome	IT Infrastructure Solutions Manager, Business Development Manager, Software Manager

Direct Entry:

*Direct Entry into the Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50118) is possible if students have the following:

ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information Technology or other relevant tertiary qualifications; or
Work experience in a range of work environments providing a broader ICT support function and applying a wide range of higher level technical skills in ICT areas such as networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development

Student will have to complete the specific units marked with * from Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40118). The duration is then 12 months (4 terms/ 40 college weeks).

**Direct Entry into the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60115) is possible if students have the following:

ICT50118 Diploma of Information Technology or other relevant tertiary qualifications; or
Work experience in a range of work environments in senior ICT roles providing high level information and communications technology (ICT), process improvement and business skills and knowledge.

Student will have to complete the specific units marked with ** from Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50118). The duration is then 9 months (3 terms/ 30 college weeks).

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