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Diploma of IT Information Guide

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ACS | Diploma of IT Information Guide | 2012-2013 Page 1

Contents

Diploma of IT Information Guide .......................................................................................... 2

Program Structure ............................................................................................................... 3

Subjects .............................................................................................................................. 4

Core Subjects ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Electives ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Studying the Diploma of IT ................................................................................................... 6

Study periods ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Program delivery ................................................................................................................................... 6

Time commitment ................................................................................................................................. 6

Study groups .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Assessment ............................................................................................................................................ 6

How to Enrol ....................................................................................................................... 7

Entry Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 7

Recognition of Prior Learning ................................................................................................................. 7

Articulation Pathways .......................................................................................................... 8

Important Dates .................................................................................................................. 8

2013 Study Periods ................................................................................................................................ 8

Fees .................................................................................................................................... 9

Contact Details .................................................................................................................... 9


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Program Structure

There are three 13 week study periods per

calendar year: January April; May August;

September December

You can commence studies in any study period.

Time commitment is 8-10 hours per week per

subject.

The Program is delivered entirely online

through our own learning website, using

Moodle educational software.

Students work in cohorts of 20 students and

participate in online asynchronous discussion

forums with the tutor.

On successful completion of the Diploma of

Information Technology, students receive a

transcript of results with all competencies

listed.

Core subjectConcepts of

Professionalism:

BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace

ICAICT610A Manage copyright, ethics

and privacy in an IT environment

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace

policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWOR502A Ensure team

effectiveness

Concepts of

ProfessionalismProblem Solving

Business SkillsSystems

DevelopmentDiploma of IT

Your choice ofONE Stream

Core subject

Problem Solving:

BSBCRT501A Originate and develop

concepts

ICASAD501A Model data objects

ICASAD502A Model data processes

ICAICT608A Interact with clients on a

business level

Core subjectBusiness Skills:

BSBINN601A Manage

organisational change

ICAICT511A Match IT needs

with the strategic direction of

the enterprise

ICAPMG501A Manage IT

projectsICASAS502A Establish and

maintain client user liaison

Core subjectSystems

Development:

ICAICT509A Gather data to

identify business requirements

ICANWK514A Model preferred

system solutions

ICAPRG527A Apply

intermediate object-oriented

language skills

Stream 1 Software

Development:

Programming

Web Design

Work Based Project

Stream 2 Information

Systems:

Emerging Technologies

Business Analysis

Work Based Project

Stream 3 Computer

Network:

Network Design

Network Control

Work Based Project

Career

Development and

Planning


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Subjects

Core Subjects

There are four Core Subjects plus Career

Development and Planning subject:

Concepts of Professionalism

SFIA SKILL SET: Business Change/Business

Change Management/REQM3/BUAN3

BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace

ICAICT610A Manage copyright, ethics and

privacy in an IT environment

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and

procedures for sustainability

BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness

Problem Solving

SFIA SKILL SET: Solution Development &

Implementation/DTAN3/INCA

BSBCRT501A Originate and develop

concepts

ICASAD501A Model data objects

ICASAD502A Model data processes

ICAICT608A Interact with clients on a

business level

Business SkillsSFIA SKILL SET: Business Change/Business

Change Management/BUAN3/REQM3

BSBINN601A Manage organisational

change

ICAICT511A Match IT needs with the

strategic direction of the enterprise

ICAPMG501A Manage IT projects

ICASAS502A Establish and maintain client

user liaison

Systems Development

SFIA SKILL SET: Strategy &

Architecture/Information Strategy/INAN3

ICAICT509A Gather data to identify

business requirements

ICANWK514A Model preferred system

solutions

ICAPRG527A Apply intermediate object-

oriented language skills

Career Development and Planning

This subject involves the development of areflective diary which provides the student with

an opportunity to record their work and

learning experiences while enrolled in the

Diploma of Information Technology.

Over the duration of the course the student will

build a professional resume and keep a

reflective diary to enhance and improve

performance and future planning. An

experienced ACS mentor will be assigned to

each student, who will guide the student

through this process and work to develop

student career opportunities.

This mentored subject will commence at the

end of the first subject and continue

throughout the rest of the course, assisting the

student to establish both immediate short term

plus longer term career goals.


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Subjects

Electives

Students chose one of the following Streams

two subjects for each stream, plus a Work

Based Project:

Stream 1: Software Development


Implementation/Systems Development/

PROG3

Programming

ICAPRG501A Apply advanced object-

oriented language skills

ICAPRG524A Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications

Web Design


Implementation/Systems

Development/DESN3

ICAWEB501A Build a dynamic website

ICAWEB502A Create dynamic web pages

ICAWEB503A Create web-based programs

Work Based Project*

Stream 2: Information SystemsSFIA SKILL SET: Solution

Development/Systems Development/DESN3

Emerging Technologies

ICAICT501A Research and review hardware

technology options for organisation

ICAWEB515A Implement and use Web

services

Business Analysis


Change Management/BUAN3

ICAICT515A Verify client businessrequirements

ICAICT510A Determine appropriate IT

strategies and Solutions

ICASAD506A Produce a feasibility report

Work Based Project*

Stream 3: Computer Network

SFIA SKILL SET: Solution

Development/Systems Development/DESN3

Network Design

ICANWK504A Design and implement an

integrated server solution

ICANWK505A Design, build and test a

network server

Network Control


Change Management/REQM3ICAICT501A Research and review hardware

technology options for organisations

ICANWK516A Determine best-fit topology

for a local network

ICANWK517A Determine best-fit topology

for a wide area network

Work Based Project*

*Work Based Project

The Work Based Project is the capstone subject

of the Diploma of Information Technology and

has the core technical skills required to achieveACS CT status embedded within it. This subject

will run in conjunction with the elective stream.

This subject provides a bridge between

classroom theory and workplace practice

through the undertaking of a specific work

based project that will involve undertaking

research and proposing solutions to a real life

situation or problem in the workplace.

Undertaking the work based project requires

each student to apply the knowledge and skills

developed in the subjects throughout the

Diploma of Information Technology program

and to further develop these acquired skills.

Students will work through the process of

defining their work based project, design an

appropriate strategy, gather and analyse data,

formulate and evaluate options and make

recommendations to address the problem they

have identified.


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Studying the Diploma of IT

Study periods

There are three 13-week study periods each

calendar year:

January to April

May to August

September to December

You can start the Diploma of IT in any given

study period. You can also have a break

between study periods.

Note: If there are less than 10 enrolments in a

core subject or less than seven in an electivesubject, then the subject may not be offered in

a specific study period. Students will be given

the option of transferring to another subject,

deferring until the specific subject is offered

again, or receiving a refund.

We recommend that only one subject be taken

in any one study period. If you wish to

undertake more than one subject in a study

period, you must get prior approval after

discussions with the Principal and/or Registrar.

Program delivery

Delivery of the Diploma of IT is through online

learning, using our own learning portal as well

as email, discussion forums, website research

and online access to other educational

materials.

Students will not attend a classroom or lecture

theatre and there are no face to face lectures.

Assessments include assignments and

participation in online discussion forums.

Student discussion forums are an essential

learning tool. Tutors, or learning facilitators,

will be moderators for the discussion forums to

provide supportive dialogue and assistance

when required. You will be required to

communicate online on a weekly basis,

adhering to set deadlines.

Time commitment

You will need to dedicate approximately 8-10hours per week per subject, which will include

reading, communicating with fellow students

and tutors, and preparing assignments.

Study groups

Student discussion forums are an essential

learning tool in the program. You are

encourages to contribute honest and critical

evaluations of your professional experiences,

how you have put your learning into practice,

and also comment on the experiences and

ideas from your fellow students.

Upon commencement of the program, the

students will be allocated a study group, or

cohort, and they will continue with this group

until the subject finishes. Discussions will be

moderated by a tutor, or learning facilitator,

who will sustain a timely and supportive

dialogue with their students. They will be

online to communicate with their students five

or more days each week, and students will

receive and respond to one or more messages

every week from their tutors.

Assessment

This subject will be holistically assessed from

your first study period with the competencies

(listed above) which are from the ICA11

National Information Technology Training

package. All assessments will cover the units

included in this subject. Assessment will be as

follows:

Weekly group participation in forumdiscussions

Weekly online quiz

Assignments (minimum 2)

Final overall quiz

Note: Verification of students to be obtained

Note: Each assessment has the option of a

second attempt if the first attempt is not

successful

Note: All of the above assessment tasks must

be deemed competent to pass this subject.


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How to Enrol

Enrolment

Enrolment is available for three study periods

per calendar year. Students will be required to

submit 1 zipped file containing their resume

and a scanned image of a certified copy of

photo identification such as a drivers licence or

passport.

Once your enrolment is received it will be

acknowledged by email. An enrolment letter

will follow shortly after outlining details of the

course. If we have any queries regarding your

enrolment you will be notified by email orphone.

Payment for enrolments must be made before

the study period commences.

Note: We may not offer all elective subjects for

every study period. Students will be notified if

their elective is not being offered and a transfer

or refund given.

Entry Requirements

Students must have access to ICT services

within their organisation during their

studies, as all assignments are workplace

based.

An IELTS score of at least Level 6 is required

for students who do not have English as their

first language.

To enrol in this subject a student must at a

minimum be able to demonstrate the

following levels of responsibility in the Skills

Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) -

level 1:

Autonomy:

o Works under close supervision.o Uses little discretion.o Is expected to seek guidance in

unexpected situations.

Influence:

o Interacts with immediatecolleagues.

Complexity:

o Performs routine activities in astructured environment.

o Requires assistance in resolvingunexpected problems.

Business Skills:

o Uses basic information systemsand technology functions,applications, and processes.

o Demonstrates an organisedapproach to work.

o Learns new skills and appliesnewly acquired knowledge.

o Has basic oral and writtencommunication skills.

o Contributes to identifying owndevelopment opportunities.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may apply for recognition of prior

learning (RPL) for subjects within the Diploma

of IT.

Prior learning accomplished through previous

training, work or life experience, which may be

used to grant status or credit in a subject or

competency standard. RPL is an assessment

process that assesses an individuals non-

formal and informal learning to determine the

extent to which that individual has achieved

the required competency standards.


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Articulation Pathways

The Diploma of IT is a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in ICT with many Australian Universities.

Successful completion of the Diploma of IT (with relevant work experience) will give ACS members the

post-nominals of MACS CT (Certified Technologist).

Important Dates

The Diploma of IT has three 13 week study periods per calendar year.

2013 Study Periods

Study Period 1

Commences 27 January 2013

Ends 27 April 2013

Enrolments close 20 January 2013

Study Period 2

Commences 19 May 2013

Ends 17 August 2013

Enrolments close 12 May 2013

Study Period 3

Commences 15 September 2013

Ends 14 December 2013

Enrolments close 8 September 2013


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Fees

A candidate in the Diploma of IT must pay a fee

to the Australian Computer Society when:

applying for enrolment into a subject

applying for recognition of prior learning

Fees are non-refundable after the scheduled

cut-off date.

All fees must be paid in Australian dollars (AUD)

and may be made by credit card or

cheque. Instructions for the payment of fees

are provided on the relevant application forms.

Payment for all services must be made at the

time of request.

Schedule of Fees

Application to enrol $1800 per subject (or $1500 per subject for ACS members)

Application for RPL $650 per subject

Contact Details

If you have any enquiries about the Diploma of

IT Program, please contact us at:

Phone: +61 (0)3 9690 8000

Freecall: 1800 671 003 (within Australia)

Fax: +61 (0)3 9690 0201

Email: [email protected]

Street Address:

Level 2, 120 Clarendon Street

Southbank

Victoria 3006

Postal Address:Locked Bag 36

South Melbourne

Victoria 3205

Australia

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