Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
(Telecommunications Network Engineering)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communication technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, managerial business, and people management skills.

Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team, or a strategic direction of a business.  They apply their skills across a range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

The core skills you will develop for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

• Advanced data management information: creating, designing, and monitoring complex systems that store data, and optimising organisational knowledge management
• Cyber security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture, and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
• Full stack web development: building advanced user interfaces, developing representational state transfer application program interfaces (REST APIs), and designing user experience solutions
• Further programming: applying advanced ICT language to maintain security and manage data
• IT strategy and organisational development: managing and communicating strategic ICT business solutions
• Systems development and analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes, and preferred ICT system solutions
• Telecommunications network engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects

Admission Requirements

• Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions)

English Language Requirement (for international students only)

You will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency as required by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as evidence of English language proficiency for the student visa application processes.

• IELTS Test Score of 5.5 OR
• TOEFL (ibt) Test Score of 46 OR
• TOEFL (PBT) Test Score of 527 OR
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Test Score 162
• PTE Academic Test Score 42 OR
• OET Pass Grade OR
• If you are an international student currently studying in Australia and have studied for 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

Course Outline – Units of Competency

 Core Units

BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTICT618	Manage IP, ethics, and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAD609	Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment
ICTICT608	Interact with clients on a business level
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness

 Elective Units

ICTSAS530	Use network tools
ICTTEN817	Plan transmission networks
ICTTEN615	Manage network traffic
ICTNWK560	Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks
ICTPMG612	Manage ICT project initiation
ICTNWK612	Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks
BSBPMG530	Manage project scope
ICTNPL413	Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
ICTPMG613	Manage ICT project planning
ICTTEN622	Produce ICT network architecture designs

Course Duration

Duration: 104 weeks

(80 weeks of study and 24 weeks of breaks)

 

Course Fee

Tuition fee: $26,000

Non-tuition fee: $200

 Study Modes

Face-to-face on-site learning classes.

Intake Dates

2023 Intake Dates	2024 Intake Dates
09 January 2023	15 January 2024
10 April 2023	08 April 2024
03 July 2023	01 July 2024
25 September 2023	23 September 2024

 Assessment Methods

Assessments allow us to certify that you meet all the requirements of this course and that you can perform various tasks to the standard required in the workplace.  Some common assessment methods include:

• Written assignments or short answers
• Simulated workplace
• Case studies
• Projects
• Portfolios
• Reports
• Interviews
• Roleplays
• Other specific methods applicable to the requirements of the unit of competency

 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT)
Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer may reduce the duration of a student’s studies.  To apply for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer, students must submit an application form along with all documentary evidence to ATI.

Please contact admissions@atiaus.edu.au for more information on the processes.

Further Pathways

Upon completion of this qualification, students may undertake any other studies at a higher education level in the relevant area of study.