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 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
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 skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
• 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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
International Onshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee: AUD 10,000
Material Fee: AUD 1000
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
International Offshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee: AUD 14,000
Material Fee: AUD 1000
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 learner meet the entry requirements of the proposed qualification at other higher education provider.
Employment Pathway:
Employment pathways:
● Cyber security administrator
● Network security analyst
● Network security specialist
● E-security specialist
● ICT security specialist
● IT security administrator
● IT security analyst
● IT security specialist
The above pathway information is in line with the qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/; it doesn’t imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.
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.
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | Core |
| BSBTWX401 | 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 |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage Project Quality | Elective |
| 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 |
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
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students, and Melbourne College of Business and Technology requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 6.0 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.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLND test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
MCBT will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills in order to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLND)
All students wanting to study at MCBT are required to undertake the LLND Test prior to enrolment. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.
Although a student is expected to have pre-developed LLND skills achieved through the prior qualification, still College will assess the student’s LLND skills to ensure that the student possesses sound LLND skills to complete the course successfully; therefore, students will be required to undertake LLND assessment.
LLND test will be conducted using an ACSF mapped online LLND assessment tool – LLN Robot. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test (LLND) according to the following qualification:
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
Students are required to achieve the expected level of performance level as per the required level. Where a student does not achieve the required LLND scores for the qualification into which they are seeking enrolment, another opportunity and LLND support* will be provided to the student.
*LLND support-If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, students will be referred for additional support, which will be provided by the College with ACSF Support Plan, or students may also be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs to ensure that students are provided with support and proper guidance.
Note: MCBT does not:
• guarantee any job or employment outcomes.
• guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
• claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by MCBT
Computer literacy requirements
All students enrolling on this course at MCBT must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre Enrolment Form provided along with the Application form.
Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with a basic computer using support. Students can contact MCBT for any further information or assistance.
Materials and Equipment Required
MCBT will provide access to computers with required resources, including access to the internet during classroom hours; however, to work on the assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher.
Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All students are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word and an email platform.
We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how any practical components will be managed. We ensure that:
● Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
● Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
● All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.
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.