Diploma of Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

OR

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

Our Diploma of Information Technology is designed in collaboration with industry to provide you with the knowledge required to get started in the ICT sector. You can graduate with this standalone qualification or use it as a pathway into further study in a bachelor’s degree.

Upon completion, you will be equipped with foundational knowledge in topics such as computer hardware and software, networking and programming, website development and cloud computing. By the end of this course, you will have gained a thorough introduction to IT professional practice.

This course has been co-developed with industry-leading ICT practitioners and academics, and is structured to align with the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of computing technologies in solving practical business IT problems.

Appraise IT technologies in cloud computing and software development for building practical business IT applications.

Apply principles of human-centred design to IT solutions.

Propose IT solutions to diverse stakeholders for their approval.

Interpret professional obligations, ethics, and social responsibilities in a professional IT context.

Career opportunities

Successfully completing a Diploma of Information Technology prepares you to seek employment in the IT and software industries in roles such as:

Potential career paths

Help Desk Support Specialist

Website Developer

Systems Administrator