Diploma of Information Technology
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 adeliverable 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.
Telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
Sydney Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Completing the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology can lead to various job opportunities in the IT field. Some potential career paths include:
IT Support Specialist
Network Administrator
Systems Administrator
Web Developer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Database Administrator
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:
- Students must be over 18 years of age.
- Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.
Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.
- Course Code: 106345E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
21750 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A