ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Specialisation in Telecommunications Network Engineering)

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)

Course Code: ICT60220
CRICOS Code: 105626D
Delivery mode: On Campus
Course Duration: 2 years
Location: Sydney Campus

92%

Increase in demand for IT skills in 5 years

140,000

Job postings in 2nd quarter of 2020

34%

Jobs will be automated in the next three years

Overview

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology – Specialisation (Telecommunications Network Engineering) qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) and telecommunication who have significant experience in specialised telecommunications technical skills, computer networking skills, network architecture and design skills or managerial and ICT project management skills.

Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a telecommunications and IP network specialist field, working independently or in teams, and architecture and design of an IP network. They apply their skills across a wide range of ICT and telecommunications solutions and designs and project implementation.

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Why Study Advanced Diploma of IT (Telecommunications Network Engineering)?

The Advanced Diploma of IT with a specialisation in Telecommunications Network Engineering focuses on telecommunications infrastructure targeting medium and large enterprises.

It teaches the fundamentals of:
• ICT
• Networking
• Security
• Network Architecture and Design
• Project management

Students will also learn router/switch technology, securing and configuring enterprise level devices and communication networks, planning, and implementing trouble shooting and improving the IP networks.

Additionally, graduates will be proficient in information security to apply secure parameters and secure end points. There are advanced topics such as network architecture and design, and post implementation network management and regulations.

Potential Careers

Graduates of this course can expect to work in roles such as:

• Telecommunications Technical Officer
• Telecommunications Network Administrator
• Telecommunications Network Planner
• Telecommunications Network Designer
• Senior Network Engineer
• IP Network Engineer
• IP Network Solution Designer
• Network Architect

Units of Study

Units
ICTNWK540	Design, build and test network servers
ICTTEN622	Produce ICT network architecture designs
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTNWK612	Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
ICTPMG613	Manage ICT project planning
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
ICTTEN615	Manage network traffic
BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
ICTNPL413	Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
ICTSAS530	Use network tools
ICTNWK543	Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICTNWK542	Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICTCYS604	Implement best practices for identity management
ICTSAD609	Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
ICTICT618	Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTICT608	Interact with clients on a business level

Entry Requirements

Every student will have an initial interview to assess their individual learning needs and their language, literacy and numeracy skills. Additionally, students will need to meet the following requirements: