Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Program Overview

This 16-unit program provides a comprehensive foundation in cybersecurity, with 6 core units and 10 elective units. Students can choose from a range of electives to specialize in areas such as risk management, network security, and server security. Assessments include practical demonstrations, presentations, and observations. Graduates are prepared for careers in cybersecurity, IT project management, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Total number of units = 16
• 6 core units plus
• 10 elective units , of which:
• at least 7 units must be selected from the elective units listed below
• up to 3 units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 5 or 6 qualification.
• The units delivered by CAC are as follows:

Core Units

BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving BSBTWK502 Lead and manage team effectiveness BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment

Elective Units

CPPSEC5004 Develop security risk management plans CPPSEC5005 Implement security risk management plans ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks ICTNWK620 Design and implement wireless network security ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies ICTNWK624 – Configure advanced internetwork routing solutions ICTNWK619 Plan, configure and test advanced server based security ICTNWK625 – Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers

Assessment:

Assessments will be conducted through a combination of questioning, practical demonstration, presentations, role-plays and observations.

Careers:

• Cyber Security Consultant
• IT Project Manager
• Software Manager
• ICT Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator
• IT Support Analyst
• IT Manager
• ICT Consultant