Study modeBlended (face-to-face
and online)
LocationParramatta NSW
Sydney CBD NSW
Melbourne VIC
Course duration78 weeks
Full-Time
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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 a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable 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 course is targetted to domestic and international students who wish to undertake this course in order to access employment as Cyber security administrator, Cyber security technician, ICT security consultant, Security support office, Database administrator as well as those with substantial experience gained through employment but who lack a formal qualification.
78 Weeks
Full-Time
Blended Learning
Tuition Fee: $12,000 *
Enrolment Fee: $300 **
Resources Fee: $1000
* Discounts may apply** Non-refundable Information on other fees and charges available here Note: Pre-paid tuition fees are protected through Tuition Protection Service (TPS)APEX trains and assesses its students from its Melbourne Campus, Sydney CBD Campus and Parramatta Campus which are fully equipped with facilities including classrooms, computer lab, wireless internet, library facility, and a student sitting and recreation area.
The course will be available for those students who are 18 years or older and have completed Year 12. International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.
Students obtaining a competent result for all listed units of competency will achieve the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.
Possible employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
Job roles and titles may vary across different industry sectors.
Qualifications awarded by Apex will be recognised by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful completion of the course, the students may continue their studies further by enrolling in:
| 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 |
| ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | Elective |
| ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | Elective |
| ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | Elective |
| ICTDBS503 Create a data warehouse | Elective |
| ICTDBS505 Monitor and improve knowledge management systems | Elective |
| ICTDBS506 Design databases | Elective |
| ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites | Elective |
| ICTSAD502 Model data processes | Elective |
| ICTICT518 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations | Elective |
| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| ICTICT523 Gather data to identify business requirements | Elective |
| BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
The 20 units of competency are delivered throughout the 78 weeks. The qualification is delivered over 6 terms of tuition.
All the above listed units of competency must be completed to receive the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification.
Assessments are conducted during and on completion of training for each unit to determine if the learner is competent. The assessments are conducted using knowledge and skills assessments. Assessment methods may include: Assignment, Questioning (Oral/Written), Case Study, Third Party Report, In Class Activities, Observations, Role Play and RPL.
Apex will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation. RPL and Credit Transfer are available for students to access prior to enrolment. More information is available in our student handbook.
All trainers and assessors hold vocational and training and assessment competencies at the level they teach or assess or higher, and have current and relevant industry skills.
Please note: Apex does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment or migration outcome on completion of the qualification.
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