ICT30120 / ICT50220 | 106316K / 107313E

Certificate III in Information Technology / Diploma of Information Technology

Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering

Take the next step in your web development career with this dual award. Learn specialist skills in networking and cloud engineering.

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NEXT INTAKE International: South Bank Start date: 10 Jul 2023 Duration: 18 months

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast Far North Queensland North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY International

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

International

$24,600

Course overview

Take the next step in your web development career with this dual award. Learn specialist skills in networking and cloud engineering.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is strong future job growth predicted for IT professionals. This large occupation is expected to create around 17,000 job openings over the next five years.

In this specialisation you will learn how to install and manage complex IT environments and manage network security. You will also learn how to use code to implement cloud infrastructure as well as how to manage infrastructure in cloud environments.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in the IT industry as a cloud architect, cloud engineer, cyber security administrator, or network engineer. It will also give you the foundation skills needed to undertake further studies in your field.

What can I do?

Network Engineer
Cyber Security Administrator
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Architect

Course outcome:

ICT30120 / ICT50220 Certificate III in Information Technology / Diploma of Information Technology

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What you will study

Certificate III in Information Technology

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 12 Units:
Core Competencies: 6
Elective Competencies: 6

Diploma of Information Technology

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 20 Units:
Core Competencies: 6
Elective Competencies: 14

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Certificate III in Information Technology

Certificate III in Information Technology

UNIT CODE
BSBCRT301

Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

UNIT CODE :
BSBCRT301

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to develop the habit of thinking in a more creative way through looking at things differently, musing, testing, experimenting and challenging existing thought patterns.
UNIT NAME
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

UNIT CODE
BSBXCS303

Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCS303

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information

UNIT CODE
BSBXTW301

Work in a team

UNIT CODE :
BSBXTW301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as part of permanent or project based teams in a workplace within an industry.
UNIT NAME
Work in a team

UNIT CODE
ICTICT313

Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT313

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG302

Apply introductory programming techniques

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques.
UNIT NAME
Apply introductory programming techniques

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS305

Provide ICT advice to clients

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS305

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information and communications technology (ICT) advice and support to clients, including the communication of comprehensive technical information.
UNIT NAME
Provide ICT advice to clients

Diploma of Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

UNIT CODE
BSBCRT512

Originate and develop concepts

UNIT CODE :
BSBCRT512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.
UNIT NAME
Originate and develop concepts

UNIT CODE
BSBXCS402

Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCS402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area.
UNIT NAME
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

UNIT CODE
BSBXTW401

Lead and facilitate a team

UNIT CODE :
BSBXTW401

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.
UNIT NAME
Lead and facilitate a team

UNIT CODE
ICTICT517

Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT517

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

UNIT CODE
ICTICT532

Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT532

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
UNIT NAME
Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS527

Manage client problems

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS527

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
UNIT NAME
Manage client problems

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Generalist IT Support stream - North and Far North Queensland

Generalist IT Support stream - North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
ICTICT303

Connect internal hardware components

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT303

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to acquire, install, configure and evaluate system hardware components according to client and user requirements.
UNIT NAME
Connect internal hardware components

UNIT CODE
ICTICT303

Connect internal hardware components

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT303

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to acquire, install, configure and evaluate system hardware components according to client and user requirements.
UNIT NAME
Connect internal hardware components

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS303

Care for computer hardware

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS303

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the maintenance and location of hardware.
UNIT NAME
Care for computer hardware

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS308

Run standard diagnostic tests

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS308

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot problems, identify and implement preventative maintenance techniques, and conduct diagnostic tests on a range of platforms.
UNIT NAME
Run standard diagnostic tests

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS309

Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS309

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS310

Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS310

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network

Networking stream - Greater Brisbane / Sunshine Coast

Networking stream - Greater Brisbane / Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
ICTCLD301

Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

UNIT CODE :
ICTCLD301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a basic review and analysis of cloud computing delivery and deployment models to support the needs of a business.
UNIT NAME
Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK307

Provide network systems administration

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK307

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Provide network systems administration

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK308

Determine and action network problems

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK308

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Determine and action network problems

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK309

Configure and administer network operating systems

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK309

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Configure and administer network operating systems

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK310

Administer network peripherals

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK310

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Administer network peripherals

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK311

Install and test network protocols

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK311

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Install and test network protocols

Diploma of Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

UNIT CODE
ICTCLD505

Implement cloud infrastructure with code

UNIT CODE :
ICTCLD505

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and implement cloud infrastructure as code using cloud platform templates. This includes creating templates, then using the templates to create and update cloud infrastructure.
UNIT NAME
Implement cloud infrastructure with code

UNIT CODE
ICTCLD506

Implement virtual network in cloud environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTCLD506

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and configure a virtual network according to networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform.
UNIT NAME
Implement virtual network in cloud environments

UNIT CODE
ICTCLD507

Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms

UNIT CODE :
ICTCLD507

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure, deploy and monitor a range of technology resources of core cloud computing service on a cloud platform.
UNIT NAME
Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms

UNIT CODE
ICTCLD508

Manage infrastructure in cloud environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTCLD508

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure, monitor, maintain and update resources running in a cloud environment.
UNIT NAME
Manage infrastructure in cloud environments

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK529

Install and manage complex ICT networks

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK529

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks.
UNIT NAME
Install and manage complex ICT networks

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK536

Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK536

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the deployment and administration of enterprise communication solutions. It includes email and remote access email, web portal or content management solution, and enterprise collaboration tools.
UNIT NAME
Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK539

Design and implement integrated server solutions

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK539

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and implement network authentication models that allow users to log in using the same user credentials between multiple operating system platforms and that provides a secure method of file sharing on a single, shared network.
UNIT NAME
Design and implement integrated server solutions

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK540

Design, build and test network servers

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK540

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test servers in complex network environments.
UNIT NAME
Design, build and test network servers

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK541

Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK541

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use required tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot switches and routers in a medium-size enterprise network.
UNIT NAME
Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK542

Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK542

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers.
UNIT NAME
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK543

Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK543

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches and routers.
UNIT NAME
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK546

Manage network security

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK546

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network.
UNIT NAME
Manage network security

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK557

Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK557

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments and to provide a more efficient and reliable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
UNIT NAME
Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK559

Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK559

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies to implement and enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
UNIT NAME
Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	23 Jan 2023	18 months	Full time	Mixed mode	International: $24,600 Apply
South Bank	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $24,600 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	23 Jan 2023	18 months	Full time	Classroom	International: $24,600 Apply
Mooloolaba	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	International: $24,600 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	23 Jan 2023	18 months	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	International: $24,600 Apply
Cairns	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	International: $24,600 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville (Pimlico)	23 Jan 2023	18 months	Full time	Classroom	International: $24,600 Apply
Townsville (Pimlico)	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	International: $24,600 Apply

As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.

Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.

No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.

As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.

You will be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements. The number of hours of personal study required is dependent on your existing knowledge, skills and language needs.

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Certificate III in Information Technology / Diploma of Information Technology (ICT30120 / ICT50220)

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

International students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - View a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

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The advertised course cost and duration will be broken down as per the following:

Certificate III in Information Technology – 6 months in duration, cost - $7,400
Diploma of Information Technology – 1 year in duration, cost - $17,200

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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