
Diploma of Information Technology
- Program Code: ICT50118
- CRICOS Course Code: 099815J
- Course Duration: 58 weeks
- Delivery Mode: Face to face training
- Location and Delivery: 337-339 La Trobe Street Melbourne 3000 VIC

Course description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to administer and manage
information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies.
Graduates from this program will be able to provide a broader rather than specialised ICT support function, applying a wide range of higher-level technical skills in ICT areas such as:
- Networking.
- IT support.
- Database development.
- Web development.
- Programming.
In the programming cluster, students will be introduced to Python, one of the most widely used Artificial Intelligence (AI) programming language. Artificial Intelligence will define the next generation of software solutions and will help organizations be more efficient and enrich people’s lives.
Entry requirements
There are no set requirements for this course.
It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:
- Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or.
- Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or.
Satisfactory complete year 11.
Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and digital skill test as part. of the Pre-Training Review.
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Project, Observation
of students performing practical tasks, Portfolio of Work, Written report, Analysis of case
study/Response to simulated work scenario or Written questioning.
Tuition and non-tuition fees
Intake dates
2021 GBCA Academic Calendar
Intake dates
Course structure
Unit Code | Unit Name |
ICTNWK508 | Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches |
ICTNWK507 | Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers |
ICTNWK505 | Design, build and test a network server |
BSBSUS501 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
ICTICT509 | Gather data to identify business requirements |
ICTWEB429 | Create a mark-up language document to specification |
ICTWEB510 | Analyse information and assign meta tags |
ICTWEB508 | Develop website information architecture |
ICTWEB411 | Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages |
ICTWEB502 | Create dynamic web pages |
BSBWHS501 | Ensure a safe workplace |
ICTDBS502 | Design a database |
ICTSAD501 | Model data objects |
ICTPRG425 | Use structured query language |
ICTDBS504 | Integrate database with a website |
ICTSAS505 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans |
ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills |
ICTPRG528 | Perform data conversion |
ICTSAD506 | Produce a feasibility report |
Government Funding
This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program. (Funding is only available for domestic/local students)
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