ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology(Telecommunications network engineering)

Nationally Recognised Training

Diploma Of Information Technology reflects the role of individuals in various information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function. Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team, or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across various industries, business functions, and departments, or as business owners (sole trader/contractor).

VET National Code

ICT50220

CRICOS Course Code

107438C

Duration

52 weeks (incl. holidays and term break)

Delivery Mode

This course includes work placement and comprise a 10-week study period in each term, excluding holidays, with 20 scheduled contact hours per week: 16 hours of face-to-face training and assessment, and 4 hours of online sessions via Microsoft Teams.

Tuition Fee

$12,500

Enrolment Fee

$300

Material Fee

$300
Age Requirements: All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement to study at BLC.

Academic Requirements: Prospective BLC international students are required to demonstrate their capacity to complete the course successfully. International students applying for Diploma levels either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher qualification.

English Language Requirements:

To enrol into this course with Blue Lotus College, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:

  • Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
  • or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
  • or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

Results more than two years old are not acceptable.

OR

  • Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.

OR

  • Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia and in the English language, either the senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.

Please note that Blue Lotus College will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.


Pre-Training Review: All students will undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, basic computing skills, and interviews conducted by the BLC enrolment officer.

The interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities.

Through pre-training review, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN): All students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at ACSF level 4+ conducted by Blue Lotus College (BLC).

Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, and make reports and graphs.
After the successful completion of Diploma Of Information Technology, there are several career pathways, which include but are not limited to:
  • Network Technician
  • Network and System Administrator
  • Network Security Professional
  • Help Desk Professional
BLC does not make misleading claims, or job guarantees, or advertise any employment outcome with its courses.
In order to achieve qualification students must complete the following 20 units of competency which includes 6 core units and 14 elective units Core Units:
BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTSAS527Manage client problems
Elective Units:
ICTICT518Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICTICT519Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
ICTICT523Gather data to identify business requirements
ICTNPL413Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
ICTNWK423Manage network and data integrity
ICTNWK540Design, build and test network servers
ICTNWK541Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
ICTNWK546Manage network security
ICTNWK559Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
ICTPMG505Manage ICT projects
ICTTEN519Design network building projects
ICTWEB514Create dynamic web pages
ICTWEB519Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB520Develop complex cascading style sheets

Note: Fees may change during your course of study. BLC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Blue Lotus College’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrolment.
To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@bluelotus.edu.au
ASSESSMENTS Diploma Of Information Technology is delivered under competency-based training. Instead of grading or marks, students are required to demonstrate all the criteria for each unit of competency, and students are marked “Competent” or “Not yet competent”. Typical assessment methods will include written questions, case studies, projects, role plays, and skills demonstration