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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (DIT)
Be recognised as a tech professional with the specialist skills and knowledge to help organisations meet their technology challenges, goals and obligations. A DIT qualification equips you to:
Contribute to new ways of working in the ICT industry through the creation and development of new concepts'
promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices inside organisations
demonstrate ICT leadership skills
align ICT requirements with an organisation’s strategic direction
act ethically and professionally regarding intellectual property and privacy
problem-solve in a collaborative manner
Course Structure
The DIT is a one-year full-time course that blends online and workplace experiences – there are zero face-to-face classes. The course covers 20 units of competency, consisting of:
4 elective units
6 units from Front End Web Development specialisation
4 units from Cloud Architecture specialisation
6 core units
Course Delivery
The DIT is delivered as five modules, plus a 12-week cadetship or internship placement:
Module 1: Front End Web Development
ICTICT530 Design user experience
ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites
ICTWEB514 Create dynamic web pages
ICTWEB518 Build a document using extensible markup language
ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB520 Develop complex cascading style sheets
Module 2: Programming
ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
ICTPRG433 Test software development
ICTICT449 Use version control systems in development environments
ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
Module 3: The Cloud
ICTCLD501 Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
ICTCLD502 Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD503 Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD504 Improve cloud-based infrastructure
Module 4: Create an Opportunity
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cybersecurity awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
Module 5: Business Skills
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
12-week Cadetship or Internship
Gain practical ICT workplace experience in an Australian-based organisation. Cadets will be offered the opportunity to reflect on their skills and experience in a non-accredited, online mentorship experience with ACS.
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All fees and charges for the Diploma of Information Technology will be collected and distributed by ACS. For more information please refer to the ACS Fees and Refunds Policy.
ACS Complaints and Appeals Policy
ACS have a student-friendly policy and process for complaints and appeals. If a student exhausts that process and remains dissatisfied, they can escalate their case to ACS for review using the ACS Complaints and Appeals Form.