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Course Overview
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
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 complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
Eligibility
There are no pre-requisites for any of the units of competency contained within it. This course is available to all international students and Nortwest Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Originate and develop concepts
Core
Lead and facilitate a team
Core
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Core
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
Core
Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
Core
Manage client problems
Core
Gather data to identify business requirements
Elective
Manage project quality
Elective
Manage project risk
Elective
Manage ICT projects
Elective
Develop technical requirements for business solutions
Elective
Verify client business requirements
Elective
Produce ICT feasibility reports
Elective
Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
Elective
Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
Elective
Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
Elective
Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
Elective
Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
Elective
Review and update disaster recovery and contingency
Elective
Create dynamic web pages
Elective
Common Questions
A total of 20 Units (6 Core and 14 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security).
Students must have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
The study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include: ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber security), or any other specialisation within ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, or a higher education degree in Cyber Security provided learner meet the entry requirements of the proposed qualification at other higher education provider.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation. If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification.
Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc. Learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.
Application
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Step 02
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