DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CYBER SECURITY)

About this course

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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).

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

Advanced data management information: creating, designing and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management
Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
Full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs) and designing user experience solutions
Further programming: applying advanced ICT languages to maintain security and manage data
IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions
Systems development and analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions
Telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects

This program is designed for individuals includes international learners over the age of 18 wanting to further their education in the cyber security industry. Students may have little or no experience in the cyber security industry. The qualification is also designed for those looking for a role of technical specialist with high level skills and knowledge in cyber security using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

Forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
Implement convergence technologies in cyber security

Course Structure

A total of 16 Units (6 Core and 10 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification ICT60220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 16 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code	Title	Core/Elective
BSBCRT611	Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity	Core
BSBTWK502	Lead and manage team effectiveness	Core
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	Core
ICTICT608	Interact with client on a business level	Core
ICTICT618	Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments	Core
ICTSAD609	Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment	Core
ICTPMG612	Manage ICT project initiation	Elective
ICTPMG613	Manage ICT project planning	Elective
ICTPMG614	Manage ICT project delivery	Elective
ICTPMG615	Manage ICT project closure	Elective
ICTPMG617	Plan and direct complex ICT projects	Elective
ICTCYS604	Implement best practices for identity management	Elective
ICTCYS606E	Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law	Elective
ICTCYS608	Perform cyber security risk assessments	Elective
ICTCYS612	Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations	Elective
BSBPMG536	Manage project risk	Elective

Note: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.

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Learning and Assessment Methods

This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.

Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.

Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.