Diploma of Information Technology
Advanced networking and cyber security
Build advanced IT skills with a focus on networking and cyber security. Manage client problems, apply IP, ethics and privacy policies, and match ICT to business strategy.
- Course code
- ICT50220
- CRICOS code
- 110971M
- Duration
- 70 weeks full time
- Units
- 20
- Placement
- Not required
- Intake
- Quarterly
- Study mode
- Face to face, full time
- English
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Course code
- ICT50220
- Duration
- Contact us
- Units
- 20
- Placement
- Not required
- Intake
- Quarterly
- Study mode
- Face to face or blended
- Ways to study
- Fee for service or Skills SA
- Entry
- LLND test (fee for service) · interview + LLN (Skills SA)
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Apply as an international student
70 weeks full time · CRICOS 110971M. Apply from outside Australia, or from inside Australia if you already hold a visa.
Fee for service
Duration: Contact us. Payment plans available.
Entry requirements
- Aged 18 or over
- Year 12 or equivalent
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
Participant fee: contact us.
This training is funded through the Government of South Australia.
Entry requirements
- Aged 18 or over
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Entry requirements
- Aged 18 or over
- Year 12 or equivalent
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Fee for service
- Aged 18 or over
- Year 12 or equivalent
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
- Aged 18 or over
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Where it can lead
- Network administrator
- IT support officer
- Cyber security analyst (entry)
- IT coordinator
Job outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed.
Course structure
20 units in total. Units checked against training.gov.au.
Core units (6)
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
| ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems |
Electives: 14 electives across networking (ICTNWK529, 536, 540, 546, 557, 559), cyber security (BSBXCS403, BSBXCS404, ICTCYS407, ICTCYS610, ICTCYS613), incident and recovery (ICTSAS524, ICTSAS526) and BSBTWK502.
Course FAQs
How long does the course take?
70 weeks full time, including holidays, assessments.
How much study is expected each week?
International students follow a full-time, face-to-face timetable of at least 20 hours a week, including class time and assessments.
What English level do I need?
IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, no more than 2 years old, plus our in-house LLND test.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
How long does the course take?
Please contact us for your study plan.
How is the course delivered?
Face to face on campus in Adelaide, or blended: on-campus classes plus supported online study. Plan for about 20 hours of study a week.
Can I get a subsidised place?
Eligible South Australians may get a Skills SA subsidised place. Use the quick eligibility check.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Updated fee list coming soon
We are updating our course fee list. For current fees, please contact our team.
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