Advanced Diploma of IT (Network Security) Print

Course ID: (ICA60205)

This qualification has a strong ICT technical base built into the course. Students gain high level skills and knowledge in planning, technical design, implementation and management of complex ICT network security systems and components.

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) is made up of core, elective and prerequisite units. There are mandatory prerequisites units for this qualification.

Requirements
CRICOS Code 062467G 
Entry Requirements Students must satisfy the following Age, English and Academic requirements:
  • Age: must be 18 years of age or over
  • English Proficiency Level: IELTS score of at least 5.5 or TOEFL score of at least 550
  • Academic Qualifications: Successful completion of Year 12 or its equivalent
Duration 52 weeks (4 terms)
Learning & Assessment Strategy Group based face-to-face lectures and tutorials, hands on practical workshops and formative learning projects, Tutorial demonstration tasks and challenge tests, individual project tasks and exams 
Timetable 20 hours per week full time study
Possible Employment Opportunities This qualification means you can be employed as:
  • Database Security Expert
  • E Risk Manager
  • E Security Specialist
  • ICT Network Specialist
  • IT Security Analyst/Engineer
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Senior Network Administrator
Subjects: Advanced Diploma of IT‐Network Security (ICA60205)
Code Subject Name Unit Code Unit Name
IT1# Fundamentals of IT ICAW2001A  Work effectively in an IT environment
BSBCMN106A  Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAW2002A  Communicate in the workplace
ICAU1128A  Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005A  Operate computer hardware
ICAU2231A  Use computer operating system
ICAI3020A  Install and optimise operating system software
ICAU2006A  Operate computing packages
ICAU2013A  Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAS3024A  Provide basic system administration
ICAD2012A  Design organisational documents using computing packages
IT 2# Networking Basics ICAI3101A  Install and manage network protocols
ICAS3032A  Provide Network System Administration
ICAS3120A  Configure and administer a network operating system
IT 3# Business Need Analysis ICAD4217A  Create technical documentation
ICAA4233A  Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA4041A  Determine and confirm client business expectations and need
IT4# Install and Maintain a Network ICAI4097A  Install and configure a network
ICAS4124A  Monitor and administer network security
IT10 LAN and WAN Topology ICAA5144A# Determine best fit topology for a local network
ICAA5145A Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network
IT17 Review and Design System Infrastructure ICAA5044A Develop system infrastructure design plan
ICAA5035A Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICAA6157A Develop technical requirements for a business solution
IT18 Design an IT Security Framework ICAA6052A Design an IT security framework
ICAA6053A Design system security and controls
IT19 Security Risk Management PRSSM504A Prepare security risk management plan
ICAI5152A Implement risk management processes
ICAS5123A Manage network security
IT20 Advanced Project Management PSPPM601A Direct complex project activities
ICAI6187A Implement change management processes
IT21 Gateway Configuration and Security ICAS5192A Configure an internet gateway
ICAB5238A Build a highly secure firewall
IT22 Advanced Network Security ICAB5159A Build a security shield for a network
ICAB5237A Build a high performance security perimeter
IT23 Security Encryption and Authentication PRSTS301A Identify technical security requirements
ICAI5197A Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICAI5196A Implement secure encryption technologies

# Subjects and units are prerequisites for this qualification