ICT50220 – 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 specialist fields, working independently, as part of a team or leading deliverables 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). Six (6) core units and fourteen (14) elective units are required for the award of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT50220

Our ICT50220 – Diploma in Information Technology is designed to prepare participants for a range of job roles and titles across different industry sectors.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Analyst programmer support
• Assistant programming developer
• Assistant software applications programmer
• Assistant software developer
• Database support programmer
• Web support programmer

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12.
• Have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 (or equivalent), with test results no more than 2 years old.
• Complete a Core Skills Check. Note: Applicants identified as at risk will be required to complete a full LLND assessment and a Course Pre-Entry Review (including an interview where required) to confirm their suitability before enrolment.
• Have access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection, webcam, and microphone, to complete online learning, assessments, and Learning Management System (LMS) requirements.

Applicants do not need to provide IELTS (or equivalent) results if they can provide documented evidence of either:

• Completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course at an Australian RTO, or
• Successful completion of a QIBA English Placement Test.

Note: Other recognised English tests (e.g. PTE Academic, TOEFL) can be accepted.  Applicants must provide their results so equivalence to IELTS Academic 6.0 can be confirmed.

Students successfully completing this course will receive the ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology

Course delivery is through classroom-based face-to-face learning at the Campus locations for 14 hours per week. This is tailored for theoretical and practical training sessions by means of simulated workplace environments and group activities. An additional 6 hours of online learning is delivered through QIBA online learning platforms ZOOM and Learnbook (Moodle) thus comprising of a total of 20 hours of training delivery per week.

QIBA offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers to students with existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience. The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course. Please contact us to receive further information.