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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.

All students must be 18 years of age or over and international students must have a minimum IELTS band 5.5 or equivalent. The course is offered to both international and domestic students. Individuals may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification
IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL IBT CAE Scale ELICOS (General English)
6.0 50–57​ 60-78 169-175 n/a
5.5 42–49 46-59 162-168 + 15 weeks
5.0 36–41 35-45 154-161 + 20 to 30 weeks
 Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) OR
  1. 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
  1. 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) Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.
OR
  1. Applicant must undertake an English Placement test on campus
OR
  1. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home
Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Additionally, the learner is required to:
  1. Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.
Onshore International Students
  1. Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant
Offshore International Students Complete the Pre-Training Review 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.

On successful completion of this qualification, students may choose to progress with further studies by undertaking one or more of the following qualifications:

  1. Bachelor of Computer Science
  2. 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
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
BSBXCS402
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTICT608Interact with clients on a business level
ICTICT618Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAD609Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
BSBSTR801Lead innovative thinking and practice
ICTSAD609Plan and monitor business analysis activities
in an ICT environment
Elective Units
ICTCYS603Undertake penetration testing for organisations
ICTCYS604Implement best practices for identity management
ICTCYS606Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law
ICTCYS607Acquire digital forensic data
ICTCYS608Perform cyber security risk assessments
ICTCYS609Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices
ICTCYS611Configure security devices for organisations
ICTCYS612Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS614Analyse cyber security insider risks and threats and devise recommendations
ICTCYS615Detect and respond to cyber security insider risks and threats

The Course is Delivered over 104 including term breaks.

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

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