Diploma of Information Technology

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies.Undertaking this qualification will prepare you for jobs in a range of potential industries.Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:Information systems office manager Office systems administrator IT office manager IT systems administrator Systems managerIn addition to specialised skills, this program will also develop the core skills that you need to succeed in the workforce (see section on employability skills).

In this program you will specifically be given a range of opportunities to communicate, connect, and work with students from a range of backgrounds.The main form of delivery will be in the classroom with some supervised self-directed learning.

As this is a full-time face-to-face program you are expected to be able to attend classes during business hours.

Occasionally classes may be scheduled in the evenings although this is not generally available for this program.

Database Design

COSC7357C Gather data to identify business requirements (ICTICT509) COSC7371C Design a database (ICTDBS502)

WebPage Design

COSC7365C Create a mark-up language document to specification (ICTWEB429) COSC7367C Develop complex cascading style sheets (ICTWEB506) COSC7366C Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages (ICTWEB411)

Networking

COSC7360C Determine best-fit topology for a local network (ICTNWK516) COSC7361C Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network (ICTNWK517)

Data Objects

BUSM8862C Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organization (ICTICT517) COSC7363C Model data objects (ICTSAD501)

Website Design

COSC7369C Build a dynamic website (ICTWEB501) COSC7372C Integrate database with a website (ICTDBS504)

Windows Server

COSC7364C Install and upgrade operating systems (ICTSAS518) COSC7359C Design, build and test a network server (ICTNWK505)

Program Entry Requirements

The qualification does not have entry requirements (as per the training package requirements https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT50118)

RMIT University admits students on the basis of their demonstrated capacity to succeed and sets minimum entry requirements for each level of study. For the Diploma of International Business the RMIT minimum requirements are:

Minimum Academic requirement

• Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• OR
• Completion of Post-Secondary studies (including Certificate III)
• OR
• Successful completion of the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate
• OR
• Completion of RMIT Foundation Studies with GPA of 1.0 and English Score of 50% or equivalent

Alternative Entry - Work experience requirement

• At least 6 months work experience in a related field

RMIT's equity access schemes can support you to access and succeed in education. Equity access schemes allow additional consideration in the selection process. However, an equity access application cannot bypass the minimum entry requirements. More on equity access schemes is located at https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/equity-access-schemes/types-of-equity-access/

International Students

International students are also subject to meeting University English Language Requirements: http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements/recognised-qualifications

More information on entry requirements and how to apply is located at https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/

This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning.

To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning that is:

• relevant
• current (and cannot have been completed more than 10 years prior to your application)
• satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course.

Your previous learning that satisfies these requirements might have been formal, informal, or non-formal. This determines what type of credit you should apply for:

Supporting Documentation

Credit Transfer

If your previous study was a Vocational Education (TAFE) or Higher Education program at RMIT University, you do not need to submit any supporting documentation.

If your previous study was undertaken with RMIT Training or with another institution you must submit documentation to support your application. This documentation may include:

• a certified copy of an Academic Transcript with final grades for Higher Education studies
• a certified copy of a Statement of Attainment for any completed TAFE studies.
• course outlines showing content, learning outcomes and assessment requirements; and an explanation of the grading structure used.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Evidence consists of products or items that you can provide or processes you can demonstrate to an assessor so they can judge whether you are competent. Evidence can be in many forms, for example:
• a demonstration of your skill
• third party reports (e.g. from your supervisor or work colleagues)
• training certificates or training program information
• examples of work that you have produced

Your assessor will help you decide what type of evidence is needed. They will also help you to source evidence that meets the relevant standard as set out in the unit of competence and is:

• sufficient or enough
• current i.e. you still have the skill
• authentic i.e. genuinely yours

You may be required to put the evidence together in a portfolio but this depends on the nature of the evidence and the skills being assessed. In some cases, workplace demonstrations will be sufficient evidence.

More information on Credit/RPL at RMIT is located at the following URL:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

International qualifications

If any of the evidence supporting your application is not in English, you must supply an English translation by a professional translator deemed acceptable to RMIT. RMIT reserves the right to refuse to accept a translation by a translator that it deems unacceptable.