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).
| VET National Code | ICT60220 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 110120K |
| Duration | 52 weeks including 12 weeks of Break/Holidays |
| Delivery Mode | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology is delivered face-to-face in classrooms with access to computers, printers, accounting software, and access to all the equipment and resources identified in each unit of competency. Self-Paced Learning: Students also complete independent self-paced learning each week, comprising of research, additional readings, assignments, projects, and preparing for assessments. All units are delivered as stand-alone units. |
| Tuition Fee | $ 28,000 |
| Enrolment Fee | $ 200 |
| Material Fee | $ 800 |
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements: International students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Requirements:
- Prospective AABT international students are required to demonstrate their capacity to complete the course successfully.
- International students applying for Certificate IV level either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher qualification.
English Language Requirements:
To enrol into this course with the Australian Academy of Business & Technology, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:
Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Results more than two years old are not acceptable.
OR
Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.
OR
Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia and in the English language, either the senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.
OR
For assessment levels 1 and 2 country students only, Successful completion of the AABT Language and Numeracy Test conducted on AABT (for onshore international students only)
Please note that the Australian Academy of Business & Technology will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.
*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.
**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting English language entry requirements.
Enrolment Interview:
All students will be interviewed by AABT which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to students, and basic computing skills. Interviews will be organised upon receiving student applications both from onshore and offshore. The interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities, and confirm oral communication skills.
Through interview student will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Test (LLN):
All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test to provide any additional support.
Candidates undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations and make reports and graphs.
Digital Literacy Entry Requirements:
- Students are required to provide their own Laptop and/or tablet that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements to use in class
- Students are required to have intermediate-level computer skills to participate in the online component of this qualification
In addition, it is the policy of AABT that during initial engagement with the prospective student that the agent or our representative must interview the student to capture important information about the applicant and to personally inform them about their rights and obligations. Included in this interview is a discussion to identify any educational and support needs that will need to be addressed with services provided by the Australian Academy of Business and Technology.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may work in the following occupations:
After the successful completion of this qualification, there are several career pathways, which include but not limited to:
- Analyst programmer
- Programming Developer
- Applications Programmer
- Software Developer
- Database Administrator
- Web Designer
- Network Support Coordinator
- Network Operations Analyst
AABT does not make any misleading claims or job guarantees or advertise any employment outcome with its courses.
Pathways
After achieving the ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, students may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in ICT.
Course Structure
To be awarded ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, learners must be deemed competent in 16 units of competency, which includes: 6 Core Units and 10 Elective Units.The units offered by AABT are listed below:
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 |
| Elective Units | |
| ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments |
| ICTNWK560 | Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks |
| ICTNWK561 | Design enterprise wireless local area networks |
| ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry |
| ICTPMG617 | Plan and direct complex ICT projects |
| ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks |
| ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning |
Note: Fees may change during your course of study. AABT reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with AABT’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrolment.
How To Apply
To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@aabt.edu.au
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