Course Overview

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 113732B

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.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT50220

 

Who should apply for this course and why?

 This course is targeted at international students who are: 

• Seeking to pursue a career in information technology. 

• Seeking to enter a new industry sector. 

• Seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications 

Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of in range of ICT roles, including the roles of Database and Systems Administrators, ICT Security Specialists, ICT Systems Administrator, and Help Desk Manager. Further education pathways may include the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology as well as towards higher education qualifications at a Bachelor level in IT, Networking, Project Management, or relevant faculties.

The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed. 

core

BSBCRT512

Originate and develop concepts

core

BSBXCS402

Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

core

BSBXTW401

Lead and facilitate a team

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

elective

BSBPMG536

Manage project risk

elective

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

elective

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

elective

BSBPMG539

Manage project governance

elective

ICTPMG505

Manage ICT projects

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 plans

elective

ICTDBS503

Create a data warehouse

elective

ICTDBS505

Monitor and improve knowledge management systems

elective

ICTDBS506

Design databases

elective

ICTDBS507

Integrate databases with websites

elective

ICTSAD502

Model data processes

core

BSBCRT512

Originate and develop concepts

core

BSBXCS402

Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

core

BSBXTW401

Lead and facilitate a team

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

elective

BSBPMG536

Manage project risk

elective

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

elective

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

elective

BSBPMG539

Manage project governance

elective

ICTPMG505

Manage ICT projects

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 plans

elective

ICTDBS503

Create a data warehouse

elective

ICTDBS505

Monitor and improve knowledge management systems

elective

ICTDBS506

Design databases

elective

ICTDBS507

Integrate databases with websites

elective

ICTSAD502

Model data processes

Australian Pacific International College has the following entry requirements:

International students must: 

  • be at least 18 years of age and have completed year 12 or equivalent
  • have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level or higher course in an Australian RTO; or 
  • successful completion of ELICOS studies upper intermediate level or above; or
  • successful completion of an English Placement Test.
  • Applicants without the documented evidence to demonstrate the required English language competence may undertake the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test online to achieve a result of ACSF level 3 to meet APIC’s English Language entry requirement.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.

 

How To Apply

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:

  • High School Certificate
  • Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements. 

Where to from here?

If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with Australian Pacific International College's International Student Handbook. 

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self-study. 

The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement. 

You are required to attend classes for 15 hours, as well as complete 5 hours of structured self-study per week for 60 study weeks (6 terms of 10 weeks each). Holidays are three weeks per term. 

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real life workplace. 

For the self-study, you will be provided with a self-study guide which includes activities which you must complete and hand into your trainer and assessor each week. 

In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments. 

You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include: 

• Written questions 

• Projects 

• Presentations 

• Reports 

• Role plays/observations 

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed. 

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study. 

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.

Course progress and attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation. 

Student support

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

  • one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
  • support with personal issues
  • access to additional learning resources 
  • reasonable adjustment in assessment
  • social events 

information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. 

We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

PC


 
Minimum requirements 
Processor

Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor

Microsoft Windows 10

Operating systemMicrosoft Windows 10
RAM10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space
Monitor resolution1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirementsOpenGL 2.0-capable system
InternetInternet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

MacOS


 
Minimum requirements 
ProcessorMulticore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating systemMacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave).
RAM2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended
Graphics processor acceleration requirementsOpenGL 2.0-capable system
InternetInternet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.



 

Name of softwareAssociated costs
 
Office 365$129 annuallyhttps://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office
Laptop detailsAssociated costs
 
Any laptop that meets the specifications above$750 (approximate only)Various


Course credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook.

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment. 

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

The costs for this course are as follows:

Course feesAUD $18,500
Non-tuition feesMay apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at www.apic.edu.au

Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above. 

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment. 

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Australian Pacific International College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover. 

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.

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