Diploma of Information Technology

RTO Name - Project Controls Institute, Australia
RTO Code- 45806
Delivery Location- Unit 5, Level 5, 345 Ann Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Delivery Period- 2023-2024
Contact Person - Norkhil Dolma Lama
Implementation Status- Pending ASQA approval

Qualification code & title
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

Description
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 specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables 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.
• • Advanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data, and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements.
• • Back-end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data.
• • Business analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses.
• • Cloud architecture: developing, improving, and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans.
• • Cloud engineering: building, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks.
• • Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans.
• • Database and data management: creating, designing, and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management.
• • Front end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages.
• • Game art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards.
• • Game programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development.
• • Systems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications.

systems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.

Requirements

Six (6) core units and fourteen (14) elective units are required for the award of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT50220

Learner characteristics and target group

Target groups for the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology are domestic and international students who are:

• • Are seeking to pursue or further a career in information technology.
• • Seeking to enter a new industry sector.
• • Are seeking a pathway to higher education qualifications.

Characteristics of the target group are as follows:

• Students will usually be new entrants. However, 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.
• Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 - 35 as people still establishing or changing careers.

International students:

• will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past.

will generally speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work.

Delivery mode

This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.

Delivery site

Unit 5, Level 5, 345 Ann Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000

Course duration

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.

Entry requirements

Project Controls Institute, Australia has the following entry requirements:
All students must:

• • Be at least 18 years of age.
• • Have completed at least Year 12 or equivalent.
• • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

International students must:

• Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (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 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Domestic students must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills as tested through a language, literacy and numeracy assessment. Students will need to achieve ACSF level 3 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course

Pathways

Potential employment options are in a range of IT related roles.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of advanced diploma qualifications such as the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.

Course credit

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in Project Controls Institute, Australia Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

Consistent with the packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this training product. The unit code and title are provided, and units are grouped into Core and Elective units. Pre-requisites are listed where relevant.

Employment Outcomes
IT Office Manager, General Application Support Officer

Further Study Pathway
Participants may wish to progress to ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or other related Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Entry and Exit into Training Product
Participants will be offered the opportunity for recognition of prior learning during the enrolment process. If a student does not complete the full qualification but has successfully achieved a number of units, a Statement of Attainment will be issued upon request by the student, indicating that they do not plan to complete the full qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit

Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites required for entry in Diploma of Information Technology.
However, students entering this course at Project Controls Institute, Australia must meet the following entry requirements:

English Language Requirement
Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent*. For equivalency of various English Languages proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the student handbook
OR
A minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia

Academic Requirement
Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent (for International Students-satisfactory completion of studies in applicant's home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into all qualifications)

Age Requirement
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.

Pre-Training Review
All learners will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. Determination of course suitability and additional support (if any) will be made by a qualified assessor.

Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. Project Controls Institute, Australia uses LLN robot platform for the assessment.
All reports, training supplements and recommendations are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner's ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course.

Hardware/Software requirements
For students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with windows operating system and office application like Microsoft word at their own cost.
Where needed, Project Controls Institute, Australia will provide access of computers/laptops, through a MoU setup with an external IT company.

Mode of Delivery - Face-to-Face

Delivery Location - Unit 5, Level 5, 345 Ann Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000

Program Duration- This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.

A range of assessment methods employed by Project Controls Institute, Australia ensures that assessments are fair, valid, reliable and reasonable while ensuring that Project Controls Institute, Australia meets the requirements of the relevant Training Package and the rules of evidence. Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face-to-face delivery and assessment.

Based on the assessment methods for each unit of competency, assessment styles incorporated by Project Controls Institute, Australia include a range of assessment tasks such as knowledge questions; research tasks; assessor observations; projects, which may include case studies, round tables and project portfolios; role-plays; undertaken at prescribed assessment schedules. Tasks will require in-class work to evidence aspects of skills and knowledge as well as ensure a consistent approach to the unit of competency through continuous engagement and feedback.

• Knowledge questions are designed to help the student demonstrate the knowledge which they have acquired during the unit
• Research tasks are used in two ways. The first is to assess the student's ability to conduct and analyse research/gather information and is in response to performance criteria or performance evidence. The second is to assess the student's knowledge and is generally in response to knowledge evidence.
• Assessor observations are used where the unit of competency requires that the student must be observed demonstrating the skills and knowledge that they have acquired during their course. These observations will be in person.
• Projects are provided to help students demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have developed during their course. Supporting templates and resources, including project portfolios, are provided to the student and marking guidance is provided to the assessor.
• Round table discussions will be used for students to discuss their own real experiences and apply them in the context of the case study. Even though students may be participating in a project based on a case study business, they have a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills that they have each gathered over the course of their lives that can be reflected on and applied in discussion with their peers and fellow students. These can then be discussed and applied to the project they are working on, making it more industry realistic.