Course Code: ICT60220 | CRICOS Code: 116729F
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
Course Duration: 104 weeks | Campus: Melbourne
The Advanced Diploma in Information Technology with a focus on Telecommunications Network Engineering offers advanced skills and knowledge in ICT, process improvement, and business management. This qualification is designed to prepare individuals for senior ICT roles, building upon essential management skills and technical competencies within the telecommunications industry.
What You will Learn
In this program, you will gain expertise as a technical specialist, with an emphasis on telecommunications and IT networks that utilize internet protocol (IP) systems. Key skills include:
- Forecasting network growth to support enterprise network planning.
- Designing and managing IP-based telecommunications network equipment.
- Implementing convergence technologies within enterprise telecommunications networks.
Course Units
There are a total of 16 units to complete the course. This includes 6 core units and 10 elective units. Some of the units of this course are listed below:
Core Units
- BSBXCS402 -Â Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices Core
- BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level
- ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
Elective Units
- ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
- ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies
- ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
- ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning
- ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic
- ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs
- ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
- ICTICT522 Evaluate vendor products and equipment
- ICTNWK546 Manage network security
- ICTICT617 Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies
For international students, check that the student satisfies the entry requirements specified for English language proficiency.
Generally, international students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through evidence of:
an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old);
or having been educated for at least 5 years in an English-speaking country;
or having completed at least a Certificate III level or IV course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years;
or completion of another English Language Test such as PTE and TOEFL (results should also be no more than 2 years old).
Scores should be checked to ensure equivalence to IELTS 6.0 as required using the following websites:
https://ielts.org/organisations/ielts-for-organisations/compare-ielts
For international students, check that the student satisfies the entry requirements specified for numeracy skills.
- Tuition Fee: $24,000 AUD
- Non Tuition Fee: $1,000 AUD
- Estimated Total Course Cost: $25,000 AUD
- Network SpecialistÂ
- ICT Network SpecialistÂ
- Telecommunications Technician OfficerÂ
- Telecommunications Network Planner
- Senior project manager
- Network security manager
