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 a deliverable 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.