ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
CRICOS Course Code: 110249D
Course 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, advanced programming, web development, business analysis, cloud architecture, cloud engineering, cyber security, database and data management, game art and design, game programming, systems administration, systems analysis.
At a Glance
Intake
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Course Duration
52 weeks (Including 12 weeks term breaks)
Study Mode
Face-to-face on-campus delivery
Scheduled Contact Hour
20 hours / week
Qualification
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
Delivery Location
Melbourne
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Units of Competency
Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered in this qualification. The code and title of each unit is provided including an indication of unit type:
Total Number of Units = 20
6 Core Units
14 Elective Units
Unit Code | Unit Title | C / E |
BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | Core |
BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | Core |
BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | Core |
ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | Core |
ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | Core |
ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | Core |
ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | Elective |
ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations | Elective |
ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | Elective |
ICTDBS505 | Monitor and improve knowledge management systems | Elective |
ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | Elective |
ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | Elective |
ICTSAD507 | Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions | Elective |
ICTSAD508 | Develop technical requirements for business solutions | Elective |
ICTSAD509 | Produce ICT feasibility reports | Elective |
ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | Elective |
ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | Elective |
ICTWEB441 | Produce basic client-side script | Elective |
ICTWEB518 | Build a document using extensible markup language | Elective |
ICTWEB527 | Research and apply emerging web technology trends | Elective |
Age Requirements
All applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to TasCollege.
English Language Requirements
Where an applicant’s first and primary language is English, the applicant must provide evidence of English being the main national language of their country of origin on their passport.
International students must be able to demonstrate at a minimum, the following English language capabilities:
- IELTS (Academic) overall band score of 6.0 (No less than 5.5 in each module); or
Any one of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- The student has successfully completed Advanced Level (General English) or higher certificate from a CRICOS registered English language training provider.
*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 6.0
Future Pathways
Employment Pathway:
After successful completion of the course, students may gain employment in a variety of employment options. Occupational titles may include, but are not limited to:
- Database Developer
- System Administrator
- IT Systems Manager
- Security Support Officer
- IT Support Consultant.
Study Pathway
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into such courses such as:
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Skills
TasCollege conducts the LLN test using LLN Robot during the orientation to assess the students’ support requirements during their course. For those students who do not meet the required LLN benchmarks at specific AQF levels, LLN Robot generates and provides supplementary documents and additional support tailored to each student’s needs. Students are required to complete the supplementary documents and submit them to the Academic Manager.
A student is deemed competent in the digital aspect of the LLND requirement upon successfully completing the LLN Robot test using a computer. This ensures they have demonstrated the necessary digital skills, such as logging into a computer, using email for communication, and navigating websites to complete forms and exams, which are essential for their academic success at TasCollege.
Additional support is provided to students by the TasCollege student support team to gain the skills they need to succeed in their training, demonstrating our commitment to helping everyone learn, and ensuring that each student is well supported in their educational aspirations.
Application & Enrolment Process
- Complete student application form and provide required documents.
- If approved, offer letter with a student agreement will be issued.
- Sign and acknowledge the terms and return the student agreement to TasCollege.
- Pay your tuition fees as per the agreed schedule on the agreement.
- Once payment is received, TasCollege will issue you a Confirmation of Enrolment.
- Attend orientation, complete LLN (Language Literacy and Numeracy) test, and officially commence your course.
Description
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Last Updated: September 2025
Next Review Date: December 2027
Recognition Process
TasCollege offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit Transfer (CT) to students through the enrolment process.
Please refer to the TasCollege Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer (CT) Policy or contact TasCollege admin staff or an agent representative.
