Diploma of Information Technology
209 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 14 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $12,200 - $31,600, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $12,200 - $31,600
- Course length
- 5 mo - 3 yrs
- Providers
- 209 providers
- Cities
- 14 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $6,500 - $90,640. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
ICT50220 · Information Systems, n.e.c.
What it prepares you for
The Diploma of Information Technology prepares you for roles such as IT Office Manager or General Application Support Officer.
You complete 6 core units.
From the national register
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 a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable 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:
advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
What you study
6 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
- BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
- BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
- ICTICT517Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
- ICTICT532Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- ICTSAS527Manage client problems
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
IT Office Manager
IT Office Managers provide broad IT support within a smaller organisation or a discrete business unit within an enterprise. They provide support in e-business, hardware and operating systems, networking, multimedia and websites.
General Application Support Officer
General Application Support Officers provide broad IT support in ebusiness, hardware and operating systems, networking, multimedia and websites.
Cities that offer it
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Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Information Technology13 providersAUD $6,000 - $9,920
- 02Certificate IVCertificate IV in Information Technology56 providersAUD $6,500 - $18,600
- 03Diploma · This courseDiploma of Information Technology209 providersAUD $12,200 - $31,600
- 04Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Information Technology216 providersAUD $13,200 - $30,000
- 05Associate DegreeAssociate Degree in Business Information Systems1 providerAUD $35,680
- 06Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Information Systems10 providersAUD $58,800 - $164,310
- 07Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws (Honours)1 providerAUD $247,250
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