Advanced Diploma Of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)

Program Overview

This 104-week program provides advanced training in IT, including data management, cyber security, web development, and network engineering. It consists of 16 units of competency, including core units in critical thinking, team effectiveness, and cyber security awareness. Graduates may pursue careers as Enterprise Application Integration Consultants, Knowledge Managers, or Software Managers.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
Includes modules in advanced data management, cyber security, full stack web development, further programming, IT strategy and organizational development, systems development and analysis, telecommunications network engineering, networking regulations and legislation, planning and managing troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks, managing ICT project planning, managing network traffic, producing ICT network architecture designs, planning and directing complex ICT projects, managing network security, determining best-fit topologies for wide area networks, designing enterprise wireless local area networks, and project quality management.
• Course Structure:
Consists of 16 units of competency, including 6 core units and 10 elective units. Course duration is 104 weeks (88 weeks tuition + 16 weeks scheduled break).
• Individual Modules:
• BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving:
Develops the skills to analyze complex problems, generate and evaluate various solutions, and determine the most appropriate outcomes.
• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness:
Equips students with the knowledge and abilities to effectively lead, motivate, and communicate within a team environment.
• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices:
Provides a comprehensive understanding of cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies, emphasizing the importance of adhering to best practices.
• ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level:
Enhances students' ability to effectively interact with clients, build relationships, identify needs, and negotiate solutions.
• ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics, and privacy in ICT environments:
Addresses ethical and legal considerations related to intellectual property, data privacy, and information security in the ICT industry.
• ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment:
Develops skills in business analysis, including requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry:
Provides an understanding of the regulatory framework and legal requirements governing the telecommunications industry.
• ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks:
Equips students with the knowledge and abilities to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex issues in advanced IP networks.
• ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning:
Covers the principles and practices of project planning, scope definition, resource allocation, and risk management in ICT projects.
• ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic:
Develops skills in analyzing, monitoring, and managing network traffic to optimize performance and minimize congestion.
• ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs:
Provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of designing and documenting ICT network architectures.
• ICTPMG617 Plan and direct complex ICT projects:
Equips students with the knowledge and abilities to manage complex ICT projects from planning and initiation to closure.
• ICTNWK546 Manage network security:
Addresses the principles and practices of network security, including threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and security controls implementation.
• ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks:
Develops skills in analyzing, evaluating, and selecting the most appropriate network topologies for wide area networks.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
Enterprise Application Integration Consultant, Knowledge Manager, Enterprise Architecture Manager, eLearning Manager, Software Manager
• Employment Outcomes:
Completion of an NPA qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.