Intake dates
| Term 1 Intake | Midterm Intake 1 | Term 2 Intake | Midterm Intake 2 | Term 3 Intake | Midterm Intake 3 | Term 4 Intake | Midterm Intake 4 | |
| 2025 | 13 January | 17 February | 14 April | 19 May | 14 July | 18 August | 13 October | 17 November |
| 2026 | 12 January | 16 February | 13 April | 18 May | 13 July | 17 August | 12 October | 16 November |
| 2027 | 11 January | 15 February | 12 April | 17 May | 12 July | 16 August | 11 October | 15 November |
| 2028 | 10 January | 14 February | 10 April | 15 May | 10 July | 14 August | 9 October | 13 November |
| *The Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) does not have midterm intakes. | ||||||||
Course Requirements
Qualification
English Language
Minimum Age
Completion of Australian Year 12 or an equivalent qualification (Diploma in Information Technology in Cyber Security)
IELTS 5.5 or higher with a minimum of 5.0 in each band or equivalent
18 years of age
Course Duration
Total CRICOS Duration
Contact Weeks
104 weeks (24 months)
80 weeks (20 hours per week x 80 weeks – 1600 hours, including part blended learning)
Course Structure
| TYPE | UNIT CODES | UNIT NAMES |
|---|---|---|
| Core (6 Units) | BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
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| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
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| ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level |
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| ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments |
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| ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment |
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| Elective - Cyber security specialisation (4 Units) |
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| ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management |
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| ICTCYS606 | Evaluate an organisation’s compliance with cyber security standards and law |
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| ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments |
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| ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations |
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| Elective - Telecommunications network engineering specialisation (5 Units) |
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| ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry |
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| ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks | |
| ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning |
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| ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic |
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| ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs |
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| Elective - Project Management (1 Unit) |
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| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | |
Course Requirements
Qualification
English Language
Minimum Age
There is no minimum qualification required for entry into this course
IELTS 5.5 or higher with a minimum of 5.0 in each band or equivalent
18 years of age
Course Duration
Total CRICOS Duration
Contact Weeks
104 weeks (24 months)
80 weeks (20 hours per week x 80 weeks – 1600 hours, including part blended learning)
Course Structure
| Type | UNIT CODES | UNIT NAMES |
|---|---|---|
| Core (6 Units) | BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
| BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | |
| ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | |
| ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | |
| Elective - Cyber security (5 Units) |
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| ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | |
| ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | |
| ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | |
| ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
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| ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | |
| Elective - Front end web development (2 Units) |
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| ICTWEB513 | Build dynamic websites | |
| ICTWEB514 | Create dynamic web pages | |
| Elective - Web design and development (1 Unit) |
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| ICTWEB527 | Research and apply emerging web technology trends | |
| Elective - Advanced IT Support (2 Units) |
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| ICTICT518 | Research and review hardware technology options for organisations | |
| ICTICT526 | Verify client business requirements | |
| Elective - Database and data management (1 Unit) |
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| ICTDBS505 | Monitor and improve knowledge management systems | |
| Elective - Business management (2 Units) |
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| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | |
| ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements |
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| Elective - Project management (1 Unit) |
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| ICTPMG505 | Manage ICT projects | |
Course Requirements
Qualification
English Language
Minimum Age
There is no minimum qualification required for entry into this course
IELTS 5.5 or higher with a minimum of 5.0 in each band or equivalent
18 years of age
Course Duration
Total CRICOS Duration
Contact Weeks
52 weeks (12 months)
40 weeks (20 hours per week x 40 weeks – 800 hours, including part blended learning)
Course Structure
| Type | UNIT CODES | UNIT NAMES |
|---|---|---|
| Core (8 Units) | BSBINS401 | Analyse and present research information |
| BSBWHS309 | Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes |
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| VU23215 | Test concepts and procedures for cyber security |
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| VU23217 | Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation |
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| VU23220 | Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project |
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| VU23223 | Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices |
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| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
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| VU23213 | Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security |
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| Elective - Cyber security (8 Units) |
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| ICTNWK546 | Manage network security |
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| ICTPRG434 | Automate processes |
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| ICTNWK435 | Create secure virtual private networks |
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| ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies |
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| ICTNWK538 | Install and maintain valid authentication processes |
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| ICTNWK544 | Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks |
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| ICTPRG435 | Write scripts for software applications |
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| ICTSAS440 | Monitor and administer security of ICT systems |
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Career Outcomes
| Certificate IV | Diploma | Advanced Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Cyber Security Analyst | IT Business Analyst | Cybersecurity Analyst |
| IT Security Analyst | IT Support Technician | IT Security Specialist |
| Cyber Security Assessor | Web Developer | IT Security Consultant |
| Database Administrator | Network Security Engineer | |
| IT Project Administrator | ||
