Diploma of Information Technology
(Cyber Security)

There are a total of 20 units to complete the course. This includes 6 core units and 14 elective units. Some of the units of this course are listed below:

Core Units

• BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
• BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
• ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organization
• ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
• ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

Elective Units

• ICTICT518 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
• ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
• ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers
• ICTNWK546 Manage network security
• ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison
• ICTICT435 Create technical documentation
• ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies
• ICTNWK556 Identify and resolve network problems
• ICTCLD502 Design and implement highly available cloud infrastructure
• ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
• ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
• ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
• ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
• ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

General Entry Requirements

All applicants seeking to enrol at the NeXgen Institute of Australia (NIA) must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

• Academic Requirements:

For Certificate III and Certificate IV courses: Completion of equivalent to Australian Year 10 qualification.

English Language Proficiency (International Students)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

• IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• Education in English: Evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.
• Previous Study in Australia: Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within the last 2 years.
• Other English Language Tests: Equivalent scores in recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English. Results must also be within 2 years from the test date.

To verify equivalency to an IELTS score of 6.0, use the comparison tools provided at: Compare IELTS Scores

Numeracy Skills Requirement

Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific numeracy requirements, which may be assessed through:

• A language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by NIA, or
• Equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient numeracy competence.

Course-Specific Requirements

Some courses may have additional requirements, such as:

• Work placement prerequisites (e.g. police checks, vaccinations, working with children checks).
• Physical capacity to complete tasks specific to the industry (e.g. for cookery, healthcare, or construction courses).
• Portfolio submission, interview assessment, or prior program completion may be required for selected courses or specific qualifications.

• Offshore Student Tuition Fee: $AU 21,000.00 (This fee excludes the material and enrolment fees)

This registered training program can lead to roles such as:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Junior Security Analyst
• Security Administrator
• Network Administrator

It’s also a strong pathway to further qualifications like the Advanced Diploma or university-level study. It helps students advance your IT career and meet the increasing demand for cyber security professionals in the cyber security industry.