Diploma of Information Technology

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. Telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations, and legislative requirements across network projects.