CRICOS Course CODE: 113954K
This qualification is for individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles and can apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and
effective communication with others. The skills required for the role includes networking, installing, configuring and
testing networks and servers in organisations.
- Minimum age of 18 years and above
- Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or higher
IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL PB | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
5.5 | 46 | 506 | 62 | 162 | n/a |
5.0 | 38 | 478 | 51 | 154 | + 15 weeks |
4.5 | 30 | 450 | 40 | 146 | + 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)
OR
- Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, 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 a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.
OR
- Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Onshore International Students
- Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
Offshore International Students
- Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.
Other Conditions:
- Students required to invest on average 6 hours a week of guided learning and summative assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.
On successful completion of this qualification, students may choose to progress with further studies by undertaking one or more of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Information Technology
Or other relevant qualification
| COURSE OUTLINE To attain this qualification, 16 units of competency must be successfully completed. The recommended course outline is as follows: | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| BSBSTR801 | Lead innovative thinking and practice |
| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
| Elective Units | |
| ICTCYS603 | Undertake penetration testing for organisations |
| ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management |
| ICTCYS606 | Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law |
| ICTCYS607 | Acquire digital forensic data |
| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments |
| ICTCYS609 | Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices |
| ICTCYS611 | Configure security devices for organisations |
| ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations |
| ICTCYS614 | Analyse cyber security insider risks and threats and devise recommendations |
| ICTCYS615 | Detect and respond to cyber security insider risks and threats |
The Course is Delivered over 104 including term breaks.
Tuition Fees : $20,000
Non tuition fee:
- Application fees: $500
- Material fees: $500
The course is delivered face-to-face, in a classroom based training model of 20 hours per week. Assessments are conducted using a combination of written assignments, oral questioning, case studies, projects.
Recognition is available to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of this course.
Austra College
1. Suite 2, Level 4, 97 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
2. Suite 414, 2-8 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkhalm Hills NSW 2153