Course Duration Mode of Delivery
Course duration is calculated on 20 hours per week of face-to-face
training for 44 weeks & 8 weeks of allocated term break.Total Course Duration: 52 weeks
  • Face to face classroom based.
  • Multicultural groups in an instructor led-learning environment.
  • Assessment in simulated environment.

Qualification Overview

This qualification reflects the roles 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 specialised skills required for a wide variety of roles are listed in the Training Package.

Who can Enrol?

Target applicants will be mostly International/overseas mature aged applicants who may have completed ICT60220 Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) or similar qualification and want to further develop their skills in managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions.

Recommended Training Pathways

After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to higher education sector qualifications within the ICT area.  They may choose to advance their selected specialisation areas or expand their skills and knowledge in new areas.

Employment Pathways from the qualification

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Telecommunications Network Manager
  • Telecommunications Field Engineer
  • Telecommunications Technical Officer
  • Telecommunications Network Planner
  • Telecommunications Engineering Technician
  • Telecommunications Solution Engineer
  • Network Security Manager
  • Network Support Engineer
  • Network Design Engineer
  • Network Engineer

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites required to enter the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology course. However, Glen Institute prefers applicants to have successfully completed the ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) or a similar qualification.

Additionally, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

English Language Requirement
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 52 or Certificate IV in EAL or equivalent*.

*For equivalency of various English Languages proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the admissions and student selection policy available in the student’s handbook (www.glen.edu.au).

Note:
In the absence of formal English qualifications Glen Institute may proffer English Placement Test

Academic Requirement
No formal academic prerequisites. However, Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) or similar qualification is preferred.

Age Requirement
All applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the time of application for the course.

Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirement

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their LLN capabilities &/or complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course as per the Glen Pre –training & LLN Policy & Procedure. Glen Institute uses LLN Robot platform for the assessment.

Other
Applicants should have proficiency in digital literacy and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point).

Applicants should be in possession of their personal computer (the minimum configuration should be Intel Core i3 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Storage: 120 GB internal storage).

CORE UNITS

BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level
ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment

ELECTIVE UNITS

ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning
ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic
ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs
ICTICT615 Implement knowledge management strategies
ICTICT612 Develop contracts and manage contract performance
ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison
ICTSAD509 Produce ICT feasibility reports
ICTSAS512 Review and manage delivery of maintenance services

Note: *The elective units may change at college’s discretion, if necessary.

Note: The elective units may change at college’s discretion, if necessary.

DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY