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 Diploma of Information Technology 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

Possible job title includes:

  • Business development manager
  • Knowledge manager
  • ICT business manager
  • ICT infrastructure solutions manager

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 Diploma of Information Technology or a similar qualification.
Additionally, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

English Language Requirement
Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE score of 42 or Certificate III 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 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

SPECIALISED ELECTIVE UNITS

ICTICT611 Develop ICT strategic business plans
ICTSAD604 Manage and communicate ICT solutions
ICTSAD608 Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis
ICTSAD611 Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions

GENERAL ELECTIVE UNITS

ICTICT613 Manage the use of development methodologies
ICTICT612 Develop contracts and manage contract performance
ICTSUS603 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects
ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes
for business solutions.
ICTICT615 Implement knowledge management strategies
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

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

DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY