Diploma of Information Technology

This qualification will be delivered over 78 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each and 18 weeks of holidays.

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: the student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia; the student has successfully completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or successful completion of an LLN test. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted if confirmed equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study at two campus locations: Sydney Campus at 95 Bathurst Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, and Adelaide Campus at 97 Pirie St, Adelaide, SA 5000.

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment. Assessment tasks reflect real life work tasks, are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes, utilise authentic workplace documentation, require students to work with others as part of a team, and involve the use of standard workplace equipment such as computers and software.

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 Southern Academy of Business and Technology's Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.