Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security)
 

Traineeship
National Code
: 
ICA60208
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code: 073142D
Centre:
Information and Communications Technology
Location:
Nelson Campus
Study Area: Networking, Telecommunications & Integration;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Network/Systems Engineer
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

Please note: this course is in the process of being re-accredited. There will be some changes to the information provided here.

This course will give you high-level security management and design skills for work in a range of areas.
You will develop your skills in project management risk analysis, and security control and perimeter design. You will learn how to ensure website, network and operational security, manage websites and servers and build highly-secure firewalls.
This course will also teach you to identify technical security requirements, prepare security risk management plans and undertake complex design briefs.
This course aligns informally with the CISSP vendor qualification.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a; IT security consultant, security analyst, security administrator, web security administrator or security project manager.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Associate or Bachelor Degree of Computer Systems (Networking) at Box Hill Institute (providing you have completed all units in the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) or Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering).
Students who successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) who wish to progress into the Associate Degree in Computer Systems (Networking) or the Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking) will receive credit for 8 subjects or the equivalent of 1 year in duration.

Can I apply?

You must:

  • have succesfully completed a Diploma of Information Technology including the following units:
    • BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
    • ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
    • ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer,
    • ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
    • ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
    • ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
    • ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
    • ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
    • ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace.

  • or be mature age with appropriate experience or tertiary qualifications.

How do I apply?

VTAC and direct entry – rolling enrolments.
VTAC - to apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
January intake only.
Direct entry – to apply for part time study you will need to apply directly to the Institute.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual interview
  • Assessment of application (VTAC)

Length of course

Full time - 6 months once the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) has been completed.

Where will I study?

Nelson Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $4.33 per hour *
  2. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  3. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students
For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2012 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $5,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

Core Units
ICAA5044C
Develop System Infrastructure Design Plan
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to specify the hardware, network, software and infrastructure required to support the system.

 

The following units are linked to form an appropriate cluster:

  • ICAS5123C Manage network security
  • ICAA5054C Validate quality and completeness of design specifications
  • ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
  • ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test
  • ICAI5100C Build an internet infrastructure
  • ICAA5045C Produce network architecture design

 No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

ICAA4041C
Determine And Confirm Client Business Expectations And Needs
40.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to determine client business requirements and verify the accuracy of the information gathered.

 

The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:

  • ICAA4047B Determine project specifications and secure client agreement
  • ICAD4043B Develop and present a feasibility report

 No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

ICAA6052B
Design An It Security Framework
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to evaluate IT security requirements for a new system and to plan for controls and contingencies. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAA6053B Design system security and controls No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAA6053B
Design System Security And Controls
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to design the controls that ensure the organisational system is secure from both a legal and business perspective. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAA6052B Design an IT security framework No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAI5152B
Implement Risk Management Processes
20.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to implement procedures that identify, analyse, evaluate and monitor risks involving ICT systems and technology. This includes the development and management of contingency plans. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAA5156B Review and plan to minimise risk to business solutions.

ICAI6187B
Implement Change Management Processes
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to apply techniques that facilitate the planning, implementation and monitoring of information technology change.

PSPPM601B
Direct Complex Project Activities
50.00 hr

Not applicable.

PRSSM504A
Prepare Security Risk Management Plan
50.00 hr

This competency standard covers the process of planning to deal with security risks. It requires the ability to plan and prepare a security risk management plan which incorporates suitable response strategies and contingency arrangements compatible to identified risk. This work would be carried out within organisational guidelines.

PRSTS301A
Identify Technical Security Requirements
10.00 hr

This competency standard covers the skills and knowledge required to determine technical security requirements for small domestic or commercial environments. It requires the ability to source relevant information and use appropriate assessment methods to accurately determine security equipment / system options to meet client needs. This work would be carried out under routine supervision within organisational guidelines.

Elective Units
ICAD4217B
Create Technical Documentation
20.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to create technical documentation that is clear to the target audience and easy to navigate. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAW4027B Relate to clients on a business level No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAA5144B
Determine Best-Fit Topology For a Local Network
20.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to determine the most appropriate way of networking computers to meet user needs and business requirements. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5140C Design a server ICAA5145B Identify best fit topology for a wide area network ICAI5172B Implement backbone technologies in a local area network ICAI5174B Install high end switches in multi switched local area networks ICAI5176C Install and configure router ICAS5192B Configure an internet gateway Network topologies include large and small local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), virtual local area networks (VLANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANs). No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAA5145B
Identify Best-Fit Topology For a Wide Area Network
20.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to identify the best way computers and local area networks (LANs) can be connected to make a wide area network (WAN). Options may involve the purchase of a WAN connection or service from a telecommunications provider. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5144B Determine best fit topology for a local network ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAA5156B
Review And Plan To Minimise Risk To Business Solutions
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to identify and plan to minimise the financial and technological risks facing business solutions utilising new technologies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAB5237B
Build a High Performance Security Perimeter
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to build high performance failure resistant security perimeters. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAB5238B
Build a Highly Secure Firewall
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to build high level security and network functionality into a network by configuring a firewall appropriately. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAI5196B
Implement Secure Encryption Technologies
20.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to ensure secure encryption is applied and monitored.

ICAI5197B
Install And Maintain Valid Authentication Processes
25.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to develop, install and maintain an authentication processes. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAI5196B Implement secure encryption technologies.

ICAS4191B
Maintain Website Performance
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to ensure that a website maintains its performance levels during peak traffic times and during full utilisation access. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAS4124B Monitor and administer network security No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICAS5199B
Manage Business Websites And Servers
30.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to maintain and manage business websites and the associated servers. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAA6157B Develop technical requirements for a business solution No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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