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Overview

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to administer and manage Information Communication Technology (ICT) support in a small to medium enterprise using a wide range of IT technologies. It is designed to strengthen and build on your current experiences enabling you to compete complex IT tasks and further develop skills to lead and manage IT projects in Programming and Networking.

The Programming stream develops intermediate and advanced programming skills to design and construct advanced user interfaces addressing organisational requirements, including website information architecture and data analysis.

Qualification:

 Diploma of Information Technology ICT50220

Course start date:

 July 2025, February 2026

Course No:

 DP-BD65

Campus:

 CIT Reid*


*From Semester 2 2025, the location of this course will transition from CIT Reid to the new CIT Woden campus. CIT will provide support for students who will be making the move to Woden. Learn more.

Duration:

This qualification can be completed in two (2) semesters (approx. 20 hours per week for 16 weeks) full-time, or part-time equivalent, of intensive delivery.

It is expected that you will spend approximately the same number of hours in private study to practice skills and apply new knowledge.

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

 Standard $3,873
Apprentice/trainee
- Subsidised fee $2,300
- Full fee $11,359

Likely Job Outcome:
  • Software developer
  • Software tester
  • Database administrator

Application Type:

 Portfolio - Standard
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Timetable

To find out more about class scheduling, request a timetable.

Additional Information

You may be required to pay for associated study materials. Concession holders get 50% off subject fees. Fee Assistance and payment plans are available. Eligible students can apply for a VET Student Loan to cover course fees, repayable through the Australian Taxation System once your income reaches the threshold.

CIT has credit transfer arrangements with numerous universities and maintain relationships with Australian National University, University of Canberra, Australian Catholic University and Charles Sturt University.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however, it is recommended that you have evidence to demonstrate you have completed the following:

  1. Certificate IV in Information Technology or other relevant qualification
  2. Demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments, specifically using IT networking technologies.

Please refer to our website for more information on examples that will be requested.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 20 subjects

Core: Complete 6

  • BSBCRT512   Originate and develop concepts
    • CIT Code: BUSN293
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Apprentice $55.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.The unit applies to individuals who develop concepts for any business or community activity or process. This may include marketing and advertising campaigns, staff development programs, information technology and communication systems, radio and television programs and entertainment events. These individuals operate with a high degree of autonomy and also collaborate with others to generate ideas and refine concepts for implementation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBXCS402   Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
    • CIT Code: BUSN297
      Cost: Standard $80.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role support policies, procedures and practice within an organisation that promote cyber security. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTICT532   Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
    • CIT Code: INFT1180
      Cost: Standard $200.00
      Apprentice $120.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.It applies to ICT personnel who are required to gather information to determine the organisation's code of ethics and protect and maintain privacy policies and system security.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTICT517   Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
    • CIT Code: INFT1027
      Cost: Standard $140.00
      Apprentice $85.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBXTW401   Lead and facilitate a team
    • CIT Code: MGNT797
      Cost: Standard $90.00
      Apprentice $55.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry. This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS527   Manage client problems
    • CIT Code: INFT1330
      Cost: Standard $65.00
      Apprentice $40.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.It applies to individuals who apply high level technical and specialised knowledge in assisting clients to support, manage and resolve problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 14

  • ICTPRG532   Apply advanced object-oriented language skills
    • CIT Code: INFT1033
      Cost: Standard $435.00
      Apprentice $260.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake advanced programming tasks using object-oriented programming languages in the development of large-sized applications.It applies to individuals who are programmers producing complex object-oriented programming in the development of large-sized applications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAD501   Model data objects
    • CIT Code: INFT441
      Cost: Standard $190.00
      Apprentice $115.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand business operations, identify entities and data, diagrammatically represent their relationships, and prepare a data model. It applies individuals who have a broad range of analytical, technical and communication skills and who work within broad but established parameters. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAD502   Model data processes
    • CIT Code: INFT442
      Cost: Standard $185.00
      Apprentice $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather process data and business information in order to model data processes within an organisation. It applies to individuals who can apply a broad range of technical knowledge and skills within the context of a complex project. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTDBS507   Integrate databases with websites
    • CIT Code: INFT1087
      Cost: Standard $65.00
      Apprentice $40.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate a database with a website.It applies to those employed as web software and database developers and responsible for creating data-driven web applications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTWEB520   Develop complex cascading style sheets
    • CIT Code: INFT1364
      Cost: Standard $290.00
      Apprentice $175.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop complex cascading style sheets (CSS) that are attached to a markup language document. It applies to individuals working as web designers and developers, who are involved in the layout and appearance of web pages have a highly developed understanding of design principles and software languages and can apply protocols and standards proficiently. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTWEB513   Build dynamic websites
    • CIT Code: INFT1359
      Cost: Standard $155.00
      Apprentice $95.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and design websites to meet technical requirements.It applies to individuals working as web developers, who are responsible for the analysis, design, implementation and testing of websites.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTWEB517   Create web-based programs
    • CIT Code: INFT1361
      Cost: Standard $155.00
      Apprentice $95.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop web applications.It applies to individuals who work as web developers and have highly developed technical skills to take responsibility for implementing code required to create web applications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS502   Establish and maintain client user liaison
    • CIT Code: INFT472
      Cost: Standard $140.00
      Apprentice $85.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain client user liaison in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment, post support implementation. This occurs after the business critical functions have been determined. It applies to individuals who are responsible for system and business analysis and administration, and liaising with clients to ensure that their requirements are fully met. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAD508   Develop technical requirements for business solutions
    • CIT Code: INFT1293
      Cost: Standard $100.00
      Apprentice $60.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop technical and related requirements that will enable business solutions to be implemented in an organisation.It applies to individuals responsible for performing complex technical analysis to complete a range of tasks and provide solutions to complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTDAT501   Gather, analyse and verify data from different source inputs
    • CIT Code: INFT1406
      Cost: Standard $485.00
      Apprentice $291.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, analyse, test and verify data from different source inputs. It applies to those who work in data analytics roles in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment and are responsible for identifying data from a range of source inputs, analysing and investigating abnormalities and reporting against an organisations requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS526   Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
    • CIT Code: INFT1329
      Cost: Standard $123.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the impact of the system on the organisation and carry out risk analysis, disaster recovery and contingency planning. It applies to individuals who apply a wide range of higher-level technical skills and systematic problem-solving approaches in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) related areas. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTCYS407   Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
    • CIT Code: INFT1407
      Cost: Standard $190.00
      Apprentice $114.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather data from various sources, analyse, and interpret information for threats, inconsistencies and discrepancies. It applies to individuals who work in information technology security, including network and security specialists, and gather logs from devices, check abnormalities and respond accordingly. These individuals are responsible for supporting and preventing cyber threats attacking data in all business functions and in any industry context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS524   Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
    • CIT Code: INFT1327
      Cost: Standard $190.00
      Apprentice $114.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement an incident response plan. The results of the incident response plan must be evaluated if they affect the mission of the organisation.It applies to individuals who apply high-level technical skills and specialised knowledge to provide broad systems administration and support functions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBXBD406   Present big data insights
    • CIT Code: BUSN604
      Cost: Standard $485.00
      Apprentice $291.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present insights relating to transactional and non-transactional big data in a format that is appropriate and accessible to the work area requesting it. It applies to those who use big data analysis and presentation techniques in their day-to-day work in a broad range of industries and job roles. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Diploma Information Technology (Cyber Security) ICT50220
Diploma Information Technology (Advanced Networking) (Cyber Security) ICT50220
Certificate IV Information Technology ICT40120
Certificate III Information Technology ICT30120
Statement Attainment Networking and Web Development
Statement Attainment Networking and Computer Hardware

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au