Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills.
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 latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT60220: ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications)
Key Features
Nationally Recognized Training
This is a nationally recognized and accredited Australian training course.
Career opportunities:
Potential roles include Telecommunications Technical Specialists, Radio communications Technician, Telecommunications Field Engineer, Telecommunications Network Planner, Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Flexible Study Options
Study at your own pace and choose a delivery option that suits you.
Course Structure
What can I expect?
The course consists of 16 units of competency, with 6 core units and 10 elective units. This balance ensures you gain a well-rounded knowledge base while also having the opportunity to specialize in areas that align with your career goals.
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
Core Units
- BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level
- ICTICT618 Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- ICTSAD609 Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
Elective Units
- ICTNPL413 Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
- ICTNWK612 Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
- ICTPMG613 Manage ICT project planning
- ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic
- ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs
- ICTICT530 Design user experience solutions
- ICTPRG535 Build advanced user interfaces
- ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs
- ICTSAD612 Implement and maintain uses of containerisation
- ICTSUS603 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects
Entry Requirements
Pathway
Career Outcomes:
On completion of this course, you could progress to a range of higher-level qualifications.
Equip yourself with the leadership and managerial skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.
- Telecommunications Technical Specialists
- Radio communications Technician
- Telecommunications Field Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Planner
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Who should apply for this course and why?
This course is targeted at students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in IT (Telecommunications)
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
This qualification may apply to leaders and managers in an organisation where learning is used to build organisational capability. The job roles that relate to this qualification may also include Telecommunication technical officer or technologist, Telecommunications network planner & Telecommunications network manager
Training and assessment information
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 104 Weeks ( 80 Weeks Study). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
In addition to classroom-based learning, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in a modern classroom, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.
Course progress and attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important. Please read the Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- Access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in the assessment
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Resource requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees.
How can I apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence.
Where to from here?
If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you an invoice for the first payment.
Then only we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment letter.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, accessing our support services, and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with our Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.aaic.nsw.edu.au