Diploma of Information
Technology (Cyber Security)
Diploma of Information Technology (CyberSecurity)
National Course Code: ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
National Course Code: ICT50220
CRICOS Course Code: 110928C
Course Duration: 52 Weeks (including 8 weeks holiday break)
Delivery Location: Level 9 190 Queen St, MELBOURNE, Victoria 3000
Delivery Mode: Face to face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
COURSE DESCRIPTION
- Advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks.
- Advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data, and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements.
- Back-end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data.
- Business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses.
- Cloud architecture: developing, improving, and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans.
- Cloud engineering: building, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks.
- Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans.
- Database and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
- Front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
- Game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards.
- Game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development
- Systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
- Systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions
- Telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations, and legislative requirements across network projects.
International Student Fees
Total Course Fee: AUD 15,000
Tuition Fee: AUD 14,000
Material Fee: AUD 750
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
Pathways & Accreditation
This course is government-accredited and has national recognition.
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5
Education Pathway:
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber security)
- Or any other specialisation within ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
- Higher education degree in Cyber Security provided learners meet the entry requirements of the proposed qualification at other higher education providers.
Employment Pathway:
- Network Technician
- Network and System Administrator
- Network Security Professional
- Help Desk Professional
Course Structure:
A total of 20 Units (6 Core and 14electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification ICT50220- Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security). The course units are indicated in the table below.Â
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | Core |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | Core |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | Core |
| ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics, and privacy in ICT environments | Core |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | Core |
| ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | Elective |
| SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | Core |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage Project Quality | Elective |
| SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | Core |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage Project Risk | Elective |
| ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects | Elective |
| ICTSAD508 | Develop technical requirements for business solutions | Elective |
| ICTICT526 | Verify client business requirements | Elective |
| ICTSAD509 | Produce ICT feasibility reports | Elective |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | Elective |
| ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse, and interpret threat data | Elective |
| ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations | Elective |
| ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | Elective |
| ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement, and evaluate an incident response plan | Elective |
| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency | Elective |
| ICTWEB514 | Create dynamic web pages | Elective |
QUALIFICATION
Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 20 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Melbourne College of Business and Technology (MCBT) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. MCBT has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
Entry Requirements International Students
Admission to the Institute is based on academic merit.
- Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or
- Have two years of equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
- Have successfully students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
International students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology in identifying students’ needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
- you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland
- you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
- you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and 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 you held a student visa.