Academies Australasia Polytechnic

Diploma of Information Technology

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor)

Official
Duration
18 months
Qualification
Diploma
AQF 5
Campus
Melbourne
VIC · +2 more campuses
Course code
Not provided

Course overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:advanced networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networksadvanced programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirementsback end web development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and databusiness analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businessescloud architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery planscloud engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networkscyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plansdatabase and data management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge managementfront end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languagesgame art and design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboardsgame programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game developmentsystems administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applicationssystems analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutionstelecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerationsNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 5.5L 5 · R 5 · W 5 · S 5

Where it is taught

  • Level G, 1, 7 & 8, 628 Bourke Street, Melbourne

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    628 Bourke St, Level G, 1, 7, 8, Melbourne, VIC

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  • Melbourne

    Level 7, 628 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3000, MELBOURNE, VIC

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    488 Swanston St, MELBOURNE, VIC

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Diploma of Information Technology at Academies Australasia Polytechnic: Fees & Entry Requirements