Overview
Specialise and lead technical projects, building on diploma-level skills with advanced systems and project management units.
Pre-requisite requirements
There are no pre-requisite requirements for this qualification under the training package.
Entry requirements
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age at course commencement
- Completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent, or a Certificate IV or higher qualification
- Undertake a pre-enrolment interview and initial skills assessment
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or undertake an English language test prior to enrolment
- Meet evidentiary requirements for your country of origin
Units of competency
| # | Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| 2 | BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
| 3 | BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| 4 | ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level |
| 5 | ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments |
| 6 | ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
| # | Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICTICT611 | Develop ICT strategic business plans |
| 2 | ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry |
| 3 | ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks |
| 4 | ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning |
| 5 | ICTSAD604 | Manage and communicate ICT solutions |
| 6 | ICTSAD608 | Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis |
| 7 | ICTSAD611 | Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions |
| 8 | ICTSUS603 | Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects |
| 9 | ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic |
| 10 | ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs |
Completion requirement
Students must successfully complete all units to receive the qualification. Students who partially complete the course receive a Statement of Attainment for the units in which they are deemed competent.
Assessment
Assessment lets students demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to meet the standard for each unit. Methods include written questions, practical tasks and projects, case studies, and observation of performance in simulated ICT environments.
Career outcomes
Successful completion provides the knowledge and skills for full-time, part-time or casual employment in roles such as:
- Enterprise architecture manager
- Enterprise application integration consultant
- Knowledge manager
- Software manager
- eLearning manager
Critical information
Recognition Of Prior Learning And Credit Transfer
Pentagon College recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. Credit transfer is available for completed units where equivalence can be established. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) lets skills and knowledge gained through work, life experience and unrecognised training be formally assessed. Options for RPL are discussed at the entry interview.
Unique Student Identifier (usi)
All students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a USI. It is free, created online at usi.gov.au, and stays with you for life. Students may create their own USI or authorise Pentagon College to create one on their behalf.
Student Support, Welfare And Guidance
Student services staff help students settle in, adjust to life in Australia and achieve the required level of competency. Staff can refer students to local welfare and guidance services where needed.
Orientation
Every intake starts with an orientation program covering the course, timetable, student portal, campus facilities and living in Parramatta. Students attend orientation before commencing classes.
Pathway from this qualification
After successfully completing this course, students may apply for a Bachelor of Information Technology at a higher education provider.
How to apply
- Check you meet the entry requirementsAge, education and English as listed above.
- Send your applicationApplication form, passport, transcripts and English evidence to info@pentagoncollege.edu.au, or through your education agent.
- Accept your offerSign the written agreement, pay the initial fees and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment.
