This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or 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 wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

The skills required 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 languages 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.

Knowledge Manager, eLearning Manager, Enterprise Application Integration Consultant, Enterprise Architecture Manager, Software Manager

The following units are included in this course, and all are required to award the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Satisfactory course progress and attendance are very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation. 

Resource requirements

You must bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or a similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

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Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in Ausford College’s Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

Ausford College has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• be at least 18 years of age and have completed a Diploma (AQF Level 5) qualification or higher qualification
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
• have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• successful completion of an English Placement Test.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Potential employment options are in a range of IT roles in Information Technology industry areas.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a higher education qualification.

The application process is outlined below: 

Step 1:

Complete and send your Application for Enrolment Form to us. Make sure you include any supporting documents if there are entry requirements for your chosen course. These may include verified copies of previous qualifications, your passport, previous schooling and English testing results.

Step 2:

When we receive your application for enrolment, we will assess it against the course requirements. If your application is verified, we will arrange an interview with you. Your interview may be in person (if you are in Australia) or via phone or Skype.

Step 3:

Your application will then be processed and if you are successful you will be issued with a Offer Letter and Student Agreement. If you were unsuccessful, we will be in touch to advise you of the outcome and provide advice about other suitable options or what you need to do before reapplying.

Step 4:

Carefully review your Offer Letter and Student Agreement and make sure your course fees, duration and payment plan are correctly stated. Read through all of the included policies and procedures and if you are in agreement, sign and return to us and we will then issue you with an invoice.

Step 5:

Once we have received your first payment, you will be issued with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (COE). Use this document to apply for your visa with the Department of Home Affairs. Once your visa is granted, make sure you arrive in Australia in time for your first class and orientation session.