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ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Information Technology Course

CRICOS Course Code

108186K

CRICOS Provider No.

03854G

RTO Code

45616

Study Mode

Face to Face

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management
skills.

Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or
as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

Course Details

Course Code & Title

ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Release 3.0) Click Here for Details

Packaging Rules

The ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology requires the successful completion of six (6) core units and ten (10) elective units. 

Electives for this qualification have been chosen by Australian Federation College to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in leadership and management. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: Click Here For Details

Learner Characteristics and Target Group
Target groups for the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology are international students who are:
  • Seeking to pursue a career as a Project manager, ICT project manager, Business/ system analyst or ICT office manager.
  • Seeking to enter a new industry sector.
  • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Characteristics of the target group are as follows: International students from various countries who are seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in business to further their career prospects or study pathways. Typically, these students will have little to no work experience and are between 18 – 35 years. Students may be onshore students currently based in Australia or offshore students applying from overseas. Most students speak English as a second language and must satisfy English language proficiency in order to successfully enrol into the course. Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.
Delivery Mode

This course is delivered via classroom based training and assessment at Level 1, 126 Charles Street, Launceston TAS 7250 and Level 5, 250 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
Weekly scheduled face-to-face class hours for attendance at Australian Federation College is 20 hours.

Delivery Site

Launceston Campus: Level 1, 126 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia.
Melbourne Campus: Level 5, 250 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.

Course Duration and Timetabling

This course is delivered over 78 weeks comprising of:
     – Six (6) terms of 10 weeks each (60 weeks of training).
     – Holiday breaks amounting to 18 weeks.
This course is offered on the following days and times subject to enrolment of students:
Shift 1:
Monday and Tuesday: 8:15 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:15 am – 12.30 pm
Shift 2:
Wednesday and Thursday: 8:15 am – 5.00 pm
Friday: 12:45 pm – 05:00 pm
Shift 3:
Monday – Friday: 5.30 pm – 9.45 pm
Students will be advised of the timing prior commencement of their term.

Course Fees
The costs for this course are as follows:
  • Enrolment Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)
  • Material fee: AUD 500
  • Tuition Fees: AUD 20,800
Course fees do not include laptops, computer software or textbooks, which are to be purchased at the student’s own cost and approximate costs for these are listed in resources requirements. Australian Federation College reserves the right to vary Tuition Fees and/or Material Fees time to time.
Entry Requirements
Australian Federation College has the following entry requirements. You must:
  • Be at least 18 years of age at commencement of course;
  • Have completed Australian year 12 or equivalent;
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs;
  • Meet Australian student visa subclass 500 requirements;
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Educated for at least 5 years in an English-speaking country where the medium of instructions was in English; or
  • Completed at least a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that Australian Federation College can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6. Refer to ECT for further guidance.
Occupational Outcome(s)
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Potential employment options include:
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • ICT Office Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • System Analyst
Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the Bachelor of Information Technology or a range of higher education programs.
Course Credit

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.afcollege.edu.au.

For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing. If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.

Exit Opportunities

There are no exit points from the course that provide vocational or educational outcomes or a full qualification. Students have the opportunity to exit the program prior to completion at any stage.

Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon withdrawal for all units of competency successfully completed in partial completion of the course. International students who exit course without completion may be reported to Department of Home Affairs, which may affect their visa.

Special Needs Arrangements (Reasonable Adjustments)
All students, including those with disabilities, are treated equally, with dignity and can enjoy the benefits of the educational experience in the same way.
 
If there are students with special needs, the trainer/assessor considers the students’ needs and makes appropriate adjustments to the training environment, wherever feasible and practicable and in consultation with the College management.
Intervention Strategies

An Intervention Strategy is a plan of action that anticipates barriers and resources in relation to achieving a specific objective.

Australian Federation College endeavours to anticipate students’ needs and implement a range of intervention strategies. Resources and facilities provide students with options to complete each unit of competency.

International students’ Course Progress Monitoring and Attendance Monitoring Policy and Procedures will be adhered to.

Units of Competency
CODETITLE
CORE
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTICT608Interact with clients on a business level
ICTICT618Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAD609Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
ELECTIVE
BSBPMG532Manage project quality
BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
BSBPMG539Manage project governance
ICTICT612Develop contracts and manage contract performance
ICTSAD507Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
ICTSAD508Develop technical requirements for business solutions
BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Assessment Overview

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, presentations, report, portfolios, case studies and short answer questions.
Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment tasks:
• Reflect real life work tasks.
• Are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes as specified by assessors in relation to each task.
• Are assessed using assessment criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by the industry.
• Are performed to industry safety requirements as relevant.
• Utilise authentic workplace documentation.
• Require students to work with others as part of a team.
• Require students to plan and prioritise competing work tasks.
• Involve the use of standard, workplace equipment such as computers and software.
• Ensure that students are required to consider workplace constraints such as time and budgets.

Assessment Materials
Assessment materials comprise of:
  • Student Assessment Tasks:There is one for each unit of competency that includes instructions to students about each of their assessments. It also includes an assessment plan where students can record the due dates of each task and an Assessment Task Cover Sheet that must be completed for each Assessment submission.
  • Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements are also included with the assessment tasks. These include document templates and simulated workplace policies and procedures and are described in the student and assessor instructions as relevant.
Re-assessment
Each assessment task will be given an outcome of either Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS). Students must complete all tasks for a unit satisfactorily to achieve an overall outcome of Competent (C) for the unit. If one or more of the tasks are assessed as Not Satisfactory, they will be given an outcome for the unit of Not Yet Competent (NYC).
 

The student can have a total of 3 attempts to complete each task and achieve a ‘Satisfactory’ outcome (noting that the third attempt is chargeable as per the fees and refunds policy). If, after the third attempt, the student is still assessed as Not Satisfactory for a task, they will need to re-enrol in the unit.

Assessment Appeals

Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook.
Appeals will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.

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