Course Description
Career Outcomes
Successful completion of this course may provide employment opportunities such as :
- IT Office Manager
- General Application Support Officer
- ICT Systems Administrator
- Network Support Technician
- IT Support Analyst/Technician Assistant
- ICT Consultant
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:
* For Traineeship/Apprenticeship programs, employers are responsible for all relevant police checks.
A total of 20 Units of Competency must be achieved as specified below.
Core Units – 6
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
Elective Units – 14
ICTWEB452 Create a mark-up language document
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTWEB441 Produce basic client-side script
ICTNWK561 Design enterprise wireless local area networks
ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites
*AAAS recommends the above elective units based on extensive consultation with the industry experts.
Pathways into the qualification
Learners who have successfully completed a vocational qualification ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
Pathways from the qualification
Upon successful completion of ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology, graduates may pursue into ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology to develop higher level of expertise across Information Technology Industry.
We provide flexible delivery which includes a combination of online, face-face, on-the-job, self-paced and distance learning options through (internet/video calls/webinar/Learning Management systems (LMS).
This qualification will be delivered over a period of 18 months
AAAS ‘s Training and Assessment Strategy is developed in consultation with the employer groups to ensure the training meets the industry requirements.
Extension will be granted under special circumstances
| ACT | Fees |
| For learners who live & work in ACT and satisfy eligibility criteria for ACT Skilled Capital or Australian apprenticeship program fees may differ. To check your eligibility please email us at info@aaas.edu.au or complete enquire form. | |
| Australian Apprenticeship program | $1500 |
| Fee-For-Service | Fees |
| Tuition Fees | $5500 * |
| Direct Credit Transfer, Extension, Deferral and Certificate re-issue. | $0 |
Total course fees includes all study materials, training and assessment services.
Fees may be paid in instalments through AAAS flexible payment plan. Following your course commencement, any instalments (not more than $1000) are collected as per your course progression at any given time.
A Deposit of $120 must be paid prior to the Cooling-Off Period for AAAS to issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
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