Course Overview
ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis, Systems Analysis)
CRICOS Course Code:103244A
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 specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables 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:
- business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
- systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.
All Students MUST
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Have completed NSW Higher school Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent
International Students MUST
- Have Upper Intermediate proficiency in English or an IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent
After achieving the ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology, candidates may undertake the ICT60210 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, or a range of other ICT Advanced Diploma or other higher education sector qualifications
This Course is delivered over a period of 78 weeks. Students are required to attend full time study of 20 hours per week consisting of 15 hours face-to-face classroom based tuition and 5 hours of on-line learning.
Job roles and titles may vary across ICT settings. Upon successful completion of ICT50120 a person could seek employment opportunities in roles such as:
• applications architect
• business analyst
• systems analyst
• systems architect
• information technology analyst
Course Structure
6 Compulsory Module
BSBCRT501
BSBXCS402
BSBXTW401
ICTICT517
ICTICT532
ICTSAS527
Originate and develop concepts
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Lead and facilitate a team
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
Manage client problems
14 Elective Modules
ICTSAD507
ICTSAD508
ICTSAD509
ICTSAS502
ICTSAS526
ICTNWK548
ICTSAD501
ICTSAD502
ICTSAS506
ICTSAS520
ICTNWK529
ICTNWK518
ICTNWK531
BSBPMG520
Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
Develop technical requirements for business solutions
Produce ICT feasibility reports
Establish and maintain client user liaison
Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
Model preferred system solutions
Model data objects
Model data processes
Update ICT system operational procedures
Develop detailed test plans
Install and manage complex ICT networks
Design an enterprise wireless local area network
Configure an internet gateway
Manage project governance