This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration.
ICT50418 Diploma of Information Technology Networking
ICT50418 Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Course Description
CRICOS Course Code: 0100961
Qualification
Upon successful completion of this course the student would be awarded the ICT50418 Diploma of Information Technology Networking which is a nationally recognised qualification. This could help students gain entry into career paths or further education in the field of ICT.
Delivery Mode
This is full-time face-to-face classroom based course for International Students. All units are delivered as standalone units.
Assessments
Assessment processes 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.
Students will be required to perform in a range of areas including and not limited to: Short Answer Test, Case Study, Presentation, Practical Demonstration, Computer based activities and Written Examinations etc.
Course Length
This course will be delivered over a 52 week period of full time study (including course delivery, assessment, public holidays and break).
Entry Requirements
Completion of AQF level IV or equivalent qualification in the related field
Eligibility Requirements – International Students
Age requirements
For international students Imperial has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course. In relation to this qualification it would be quite unexpected for any student local or international to be under 18 years of age.
English Language
All international students should be able to meet the English requirements as required under the assessment level and country of passport of the student by Department of Home Affairs. Further information available on www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Imperial accepts the scores from International English Language Test Score (IELTS), PTE Academic English or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as below:
| IELTS (Academic Module) | TOEFL (Internet based) | PTE Academic English |
| Overall band score of 5.5 | 46 | 42 |
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Applicants whose English results falls below above score will need to enrol in an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS). Arrangements will be made for the student to complete the ELICOS course with one of approved ELICOS provider at the student’s expense.
Fee – International Students |
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| Tuition Fee: | $11,000 (subject to change without notice) |
| Admission Fee: | $250 |
| Overseas student Health cover (OSHC)/year (These prices are determined by the Insurance Provider and may be subject to change) | |
| Single | $408 |
| Family | $3501 |
| Resources | $1200 (including laptop and course material) |
| Total Course Fee | $12, 450 (excluding OSHC) |
Note: As per ESOS Act, a Student can pay full fees of the above course before the start of the course, if they wish to do so, but they are not required to pay more than 50 percent up front course fee. We can also provide a more flexible payment plan to students to suit their individual circumstances
Eligibility Requirements - Domestic Students
English Language
It would be expected that they have
- Achieved a pass result in level 3/4 VCE English or VCE ESL or equivalent.
Fee – Domestic full fee paying students
Tuition Fee: $11,000 (subject to change without notice)
Admission Fee: $250
Resources: $1200 (including laptop and course material)
Total Course Fee: $12, 450
We confirm that there will no additional cost(s) in undertaking this course
For domestic full fee paying students, Imperial will accept payment of no more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course. Following course commencement, Imperial may require payment of additional fees in advance from the student but only such that at any given time, the total amount required to be paid which is attributable to tuition or other services yet to be delivered to the student does not exceed $1,500.
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 an 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.
Units of Competence
In order to attain this qualification students are required to complete 16 units of competency consisting of five (5) core units and eleven (11) 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.
Qualification Outline
| Core Units | Title |
| ICTICT418 | Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
| ICTNWK529 | Install and manage complex ICT networks |
| ICTSUS501 | Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system |
| ICTTEN611 | Produce an ICT network architecture design |
| Elective Units | Title |
| ICTNWK506 | Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network |
| ICTNWK507 | Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers |
| ICTNWK508 | Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches |
| ICTNWK505 | Design, build and test a network server |
| ICTNWK536 | Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions |
| ICTSAS406 | Implement and hand over system components |
| ICTICT603 | Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies |
| ICTICT501 | Research and review hardware technology options for organisations |
| ICTSAD506 | Produce a feasibility report |
| ICTPMG501 | Manage ICT projects |
| BSBSUS501 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
