Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of an individual involving a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can forecast network growth for enterprise network planning, design and manage IP based network telecommunications equipment, implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks, design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high speed broadband capability.
Qualification
On successful completion of this course the student would obtain ICT60210 Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications Network Engineering. After completion of this course, students may opt to start a career in areas of network security or choose pursue specialized and higher qualifications in the field of ICT.
Mode & Method of Delivery
The method of delivery includes classroom based theory and practical training sessions. A simulated workplace environment is created through individual and group activities and practical tasks in both delivery and assessment where students will be facilitated to develop skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements for each competency unit and its elements.
Entry Requirements
- IELTS average score of 6.0 or higher
- Students must be of a minimum age of 18 years or older
- International students – overseas equivalent of High School Certificate
- Local Students – Australian High School Certificate (HSC) qualification or higher level of qualification
- Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering (ICT50210)
Assessments
Assessments cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and skills with their practical application. All Assessments of units of competence will be conducted according to the Assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.
Assessments vary from unit to unit but generally consist of written tasks, projects, practical demonstrations, major projects that involve research and examinations.
Course Length & Fee
This course can be completed in 26 weeks (including holidays)
Tuition Fee: $5,500
Overseas student Health cover/year
Single $374
Family $748
Admission $250
Resources $1200 (including laptop and course material)
Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence that they have the required skills and knowledge in the specific areas of competency through work /industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments in equivalent or higher qualification.
Appropriate credit transfer may be granted to eligible students against each unit of competency on evidence to successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.
Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration and are advised to consult appropriate authorities/bodies for applicable criteria if they are planning further study or stay in Australia.
Education Pathways
After achieving the ICT60210 Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications Network Engineering, candidates seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, may select Vocational Graduate Diploma qualifications in the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
Career Opportunities
This qualification may pave the way for students enter careers such as telecommunications network manager, network designer, IP based convergence integrator, IP based network designer and network security manager.
Units of Competence
In order to attain this qualification students are required to complete 10 units – 4 core units and 6 elective units. Students may apply for exemption for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency. Please refer details under Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers.
Core units
ICTPMG6033A Develop a project management plan
ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design brief
ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects
ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design
Elective units
ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICAB5237B Build a high performance security perimeter
ICAI5196B Implement secure encryption technologies
ICAI5197B Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICAB5238B Buid a highly secure firewall
ICAA6053B Design system security and controls
