ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Job Roles

Based on the units provided by APIT, possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: 

• Advanced IT Business analyst 

• Senior Cyber security specialist 

• IT Network Engineer 

• Advanced Programmer 

Entry Requirements

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have completed of Australian Year 12 or equivalent;
• Have an IELTS score of 6.0 (test results must be done within two years). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or Completed at least 6 months of a Diploma level course in an Australian RTO; 
• Applicants are required to sit LLN test to determine student current competency, LLN Skills, and/or vocational experience, as well as students expectations from this course, and to identify any support you may need.

Other Requirements

For our training sessions, participants are required to bring their own device to complete

simulated work activities in the classroom. To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, please adhere to the following minimum device requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 8 Home Edition or later
• Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD 2.0 GHz or better
• RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
• Hard Drive: 128 GB SSD (256 GB SSD recommended if not using Cloud storage)
• Display: 13-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) with a built-in webcam
• WiFi: 802.1x compliant
• Audio: USB Headsets with microphone
• Power: Device must be fully charged

Delivery and Assessment arrangements 

Total number of units of competency (subjects) required to receive this qualification is 16, comprising of 6 core and 10 elective units. These are listed in Course Structure.

The majority of components for this course, the delivery and assessment, will be delivered during the course, being 20 hours per week, however learners are required to continue their study off site, about 6.5 hours per week, to ensure they gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic within each unit of competency.

Course duration 

The course is structured to be delivered over 94 weeks comprising of 70 weeks of delivery and 24 weeks of holidays. The course is broken down into 7 terms of 10 weeks each.

It is expected that the total time required to complete this course will be 94 weeks, equating to 1855 hours.

This includes 1400 training contact hours, this being time spent with students in the classroom, including 670 assessment hours and 455 hours of self study, which includes additional time spent studying, applying skills learnt in a workplace if applicable, and completing any project work outside of the classroom.

Course schedule

Please contact us for the next intake date. Note that any changes to the course, agreed services or to this time requirement will be communicated to the students.

Course Structure

Resources

The RTO will ensure students have access to a range of resources as required in the units and training package however students will be required to have access to computers (including software programs), printers, internet facilities, and stationery resources. Students will also be required to bring their own device to each session ensuring it has connectivity to the internet.

The RTO will provide access to a simulated environment, as well as a range of additional resources that may be required as specified in each unit and lesson plan.

Assessment

Assessment is competency based. Students are required to complete written and practical tasks, which reflect the requirements of the units of competency and current workplace practices. Assessment is continuous throughout the duration of the course and often will include at least one written assessment including short answer questions and project work requiring individual students to complete tasks in a simulated working environment.

Completed and submitted work will be assessed within 14 days and feedback provided to the student as soon as possible thereafter. Where the student’s work is assessed to be not yet satisfactory he / she will be provided with additional advice, coaching or tutoring and the opportunity to re-submit the work with a view to having it assessed as satisfactory. 

Feedback and information regarding the student’s competency, progress and study will be provided by the facilitator on a regular and ongoing basis. Ongoing support is also available to all learners and will be provided as soon as a need is identified.

Student Support

To maximise the chance of students successfully completing their training, the RTO will identify any support individual students need prior to their enrolment and provide access to that support throughout their training. This will be done using both the Enrolment Form, and a Pre Enrolment Form, that students are required to fill in. 

The aim of both documents is to provide any support that may be required. This could include:  

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support;  

• Assistive Technology  

• Additional Tutorials, and / or  

• Other mechanisms, such as assistance in using technology for online delivery components.  

Where this support attracts an additional cost to the student, the RTO will make this clear prior to accepting the student’s enrolment. If there are limitations to the support your RTO is able to provide, these limitations will be made clear in information provided to a potential student. 

Where the RTO identifies required support, such as literacy or numeracy, English or other language barriers or physical capabilities, and it cannot provide such support directly, it will refer the student to a third party. The costs of such third party support will the responsibility of the individual. 

Where the RTO is not capable of offering an environment suitable for the needs of a student with specific identified needs, it will inform them accordingly and may direct the student to a provider that can, and thus will not process their enrolment.  

Fees and Charges

Total Course Fee is AUD $25,000 comprising

• Enrolment Fee – AUD$150.00 (non-refundable)
• Student Resources – $350.00
• Tuition Fees – $24,500.00

Payment schedule

On application: Applicants are required to pay $150 non-refundable enrolment fee + $350 resource fee + $3,500 in course fees = Total $4,000. 

Interval Payments: 6 subsequent payments of $3,500 will be made at quarterly intervals at the end of each term following enrolment.

* Please Note: Fees are subject to change and may increase. Refer to your letter of offer for final pricing.

Location 

To facilitate structured face to face delivery, the RTO will conduct its training at Level 9, 123 Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000. 

Prior and existing Skills 

It is important that you inform and advise the RTO, prior to enrolment, about any existing skills and prior knowledge and education, to ensure they can provide you with the appropriate structure and support during the course. 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 

Credit transfer is available for completed past studies in areas related to the qualification that participants plan to enrol in. Participants are advised of the process of applying for credit transfer and assisted by the Trainer / Assessor to apply. 

Candidates who believe they have already obtained current skills and knowledge that would otherwise be covered in the qualification / unit of competence for which they intend to attain, but have no formal prior learning, should apply for RPL at the time of enrolment. The candidate’s skills and knowledge will be assessed and validated, and where appropriate, units of competency acknowledged and face-to-face training reduced.  

The recognition of prior learning procedure will be made known to you at the time of enrolment. If you can demonstrate competency through provision of sufficient, current, valid and authentic evidence of work experience, life skills, and study or via other evidence, then you may be granted RPL for that unit of competency. 

Course Completion and Outcomes 

Completing all the units of competency within this qualification will lead to the issuance of a ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, including a transcript of all completed units. The RTO will issue the Certification within 30 days of the student being deemed competent in all units they are enrolled in.

Students, who do not complete the required 16 units of competency to achieve the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, will receive a Statement of Attainment for those units that they have successfully completed.

All Statement of Attainments are issued in line with the Standards for RTOs 2015, AQF Handbook and as required under the Act.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

For our training sessions, participants are required to bring their own device to complete simulated work activities in the classroom. To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, please adhere to the following minimum device requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 8 Home Edition or later
• Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD 2.0 GHz or better
• RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
• Hard Drive: 128 GB SSD (256 GB SSD recommended if not using Cloud storage)
• Display: 13-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) with a built-in webcam
• WiFi: 802.1x compliant
• Audio: USB Headsets with microphone
• Power: Device must be fully charged

Pathways to Further Study / Career Opportunities 

Once students have completed the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, they will be able to seek employment or continue their studies in to higher education. 

Information will also be provided to students on further training options available to them to further enhance their skill set, such as a Bachelors program in the same or similar fields within a Higher Education.

Additional Information 

Please read the International Student Handbook & Policies & Procedures for International Students prior to application for enrolment as this contains valuable information about the RTO. For further information, please contact the college and to enrol please go to www.apit.edu.au (Pending) and apply directly from the website. Alternatively, you may contact the College on [RTO number].