Diploma of Information Technology

This course is provided for people seeking to work in a breadth of Information Technology roles and for people that would like to create further education and employment opportunities.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Traineeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete as much of the course as practical in the two years at the College, but as this course is linked to a traineeship extra time may be required.

Program Title:

Diploma of Information Technology

AQF Qualification code:

ICA50105

About this Program:

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for graduates aspiring to develop their skills and knowledge required to commence a career in information and communication technologies. Suited to students with little or no work experience it will develop an appropriate understanding to be affective in a modern business environment across a wide range of IT functions.

Course Outcomes:

A Diploma of IT will qualify the student to work in a supervisory role or as a key functional member of a team within organisations. This program will allow students to demonstrate key business processes and skills identified as a basis for further career advancement in industry, commerce or government organisations. Practical emphasis is placed on understanding the areas of Communication; Multimedia and Websites; Ebusiness; and Management.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates will complete the program with the skills and knowledge recognised in industry for roles and titles in various sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Information Technology Administrator
• Business Systems Analyst
• Telecommunications Technician
• Multimedia Developer

Pathways to further Learning:

After achieving the ICA50105 Diploma of IT, graduates may undertake further study at a higher level qualification in VET or tertiary sector. This pathway can include:

• Advanced Diploma
• Bachelor Degree
• Graduate Certificate
• Graduate Diploma
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree