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ICT50115 - DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RTO CODE: 90010 TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

ICT50115 - DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RTO CODE: 90010 TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

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COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE

Upon successful complet ion of th is course, you wil l rece ive a nat ional l y recognised ICT50115 - D iploma of Informat ion Technology f rom TAFE NSW.

TYPES OF ROLES

Gain roles such as; - Information systems off ice manager - Off ice systems

admin istrator - IT Off ice manager - Systems admin ist rator - Systems manager

This co u rse is fo r peo ple w ho wa nt to d evelo p the k now led g e a nd sk i l ls to a d m in ister a nd m a na g e ICT su ppo rt in sm a l l- to -m ed ium e n ter p r ise s ( SM Es ) us in g a w id e ra n g e of g e n e ra l Info rm a t io n a nd Co m m u nica t ion Techno lo g y (ICT) te c h n o lo g i e s .

The qual if ication suits people who are helpful and patient with customers and adept at provid ing a broader, rather than a special ised, ICT support funct ion.

During the course you wi l l develop a wide range of higher-level technical ski l ls in ICT areas such as networking, IT support , database development, programming and web development .

If you f ind this course sparks further career aspirat ions, the TAFEnow course Diploma of Website Development wil l al low you to progress to become a website manager in a number of industr ies.

“I could work at night, or first thing in the morning whatever suited my day” BUSINESS ADMINISTRAT ION STUDENT AND SHEEP STAT ION MANAGER

ABOUT THE COURSE

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Year 10 or equivalent OR relevant qualifications OR relevant vocational experience.

To give yourself the best chance of success in this course i t is recommended that you have completed Cert if icate IV in Information Technology, or have equivalent industry experience before attempting this quali ficat ion.

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 18 years.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your F irst language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary edu cation in Engl ish, you are required to prov ide evidence of E ngl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL 530 (paper),

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

FEES

How much is the course?*

Fee for serv ice – people not el ig ible for government subs idies: $7 ,500

NSW Government: subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Ski l led)

– F irst qual i f icat ion: $3,600

- Second qual if icat ion: $4,060

- Tra ineeship (new entrants only) : $1 ,000

- Concession: $0

- Exempt ion: $0

- Tra ineeship: $1 ,000

- Subsid ised Student Fee VSL: $4,060

* Your government subs id ised fee and your el igib i l ity for concessions, ex emptions and schol arships, are al l cal culated and conf i rmed du ring the enrolment process.

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice.

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You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course. Minimum specificat ions for your computer are :

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications:

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

.Some units in this qual i fication require practical access to network hardware such as;

- A swi tch

- A router and

- (In some cases), a second workstation.

Students can elect to complete these assessments on their own addit ional hardware, or by accessing the v irtual networks provided by TAFE Digital .

Included in the enrolment for a l l TAFEnow students is an “ Imagine” account, a Microsoft program that provides students free access software you may need during your study. This includes products for software design and development including operating systems and databases. Some Microsoft products, such as Off ice, are offered at d iscounted rates.

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest you aim to complete the ICT50115 - Diploma of Information Technology over 24 months. We recommend you study a minimum of 10 hours per week.

As you are studying f lexib ly, this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe, please discuss with your teacher.

Delivery mode The ICT50115 - Diploma of Information Technology is offered through TAFE Digi ta l and del ivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by teachers with

interact ion by emai l, phone cal ls, forums and chat groups. You also have access to support services.

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INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you, your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital . This wi l l include the units/modules to be completed, the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames. You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan.

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion. This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed.

This qual if icat ion requires you to complete 20 units. These comprise 4 core units, 16 elect ives. You can select any 16 units from the l ist on the next page - no more than 5 units from any one group. If you have particular needs in your workplace, contact your course coordinator to d iscuss options.

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http: //training.gov.au

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace pol icy & procedures for sustainabil ity

Research Report Pract ical task Evaluation

BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace Research Report

ICTICT509 Gather data to ident ify business requirements

Project

ICTICT511 Match IT needs with the strategic direct ion of the enterprise

Project

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ELECTIVE UNITS

Select 16 units in total - no more than 5 units from any group.

Group A - Networking

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

ICTNWK514 Model preferred system solutions Project

ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topology for a network local

Project

ICTNWK522 Bui ld decks using wire less markup language

Analysis and design report Practical tasks

ICTNWK531 Configure an internet gateway Project

Group B – ICT Support

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

ICTICT506 Implement new process re- engineering strategies

ICTICT507 Select new technology models for business

Written quest ions Pract ical task

ICTICT515 Verify cl ient business requirements Analysis report Design solut ion

ICTSAS502 Establ ish and maintain cl ient user l iaison

Project

ICTSAS503 Perform systems tests Develop test plans Implementat ion Evaluation

ICTSAS504 Develop and conduct cl ient acceptance test

Analysis and design report Testing and evaluation

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Group C – Web Design and Development

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

ICTWEB411 Produce basic cl ient-side script for dynamic web pages

Written report Design report Pract ical task Testing

ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specif ication

Project

ICTWEB502 Create dynamic web pages Project

ICTWEB503 Create web-based programs

ICTWEB506 Develop complex cascading style sheets Project

ICTWEB510 Analyse informat ion and assign meta- tags

Written tasks

ICTWEB511 Implement quality assurance process for websites

Analysis and report

ICTWEB516 Research and apply emerging web technology trends

Research report Pract ical tasks

Group D – Project Management

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects Case study and Report

Other Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

BSBWO R50 2

Ensure team effectiveness

Analysis report Case study Evaluation

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ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded. When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent .

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit .

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time. Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment. If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher.

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days.

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime, your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services.

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about ‘ reasonable adjustment’ . This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered.

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task, you may appeal the assessment decision. You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher.

- For more information on assessment, refer to ‘Every Student’s Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW.’

PLAGIARISM

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

Al l students in TAFE NSW are ent it led to apply for recognition in the course or qual i fication in which they are current ly enrol led. I t is recommended that the applicat ion for recognition be made as soon as possible after enrolment .

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al ’s s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing.

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and, u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d.

For more information cl ick here or discuss with your Course Coordinator.

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects. Just because you don’t have to leave your home or workplace, the online learning isn’t necessari ly easier than classroom learning, i t’s just di fferent .

To help overcome these barriers, we would strongly encourage you to:

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators, fr iends, family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals.

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing a nd stu dy each week. Try not to deviate from these set t imes.

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve, by when, to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes.

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m . The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students. It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls . By actively part icipating in the Course Forum, you wi l l become part of the v irtual community. This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies.

- FA Q s . Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area.

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STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

The ICT50115 - Diploma of Information Technology cou rse can be both academical ly and personal ly chal lenging. Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing, t ime management, study plans, general study tips and goal setting.

Counselling and APPLICATIONS services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us. We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study, career development or personal issues. Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal , health and study information at your f ingert ips .

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work? Get unstuck with Studiosity.

When you have a writ ing, grammar, research, referencing or other study quest ion, sign in at https:/ /studiosity.com/connect/users – use your DEC username, the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital .

Real-l i fe, on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion. You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths, science and business studies.

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables, diagrams and charts .

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW. I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style . The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals . This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management, researching, note taking and referencing. Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digital’s ful l l ibrary services are just a c l ick away, whether you are studying near a campus or far away

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BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier, or USI .

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi .gov.au. Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance. I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital .

For more information on the USI c lick here

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