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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

National ID ICT50220 State ID AC20
Level up your career in IT networking

Gain in-demand networking skills that meet current industry standards.  

All Diploma level studies include: cyber security awareness, working in teams, client management skills, and ethics and privacy.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.

To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.

Overview

Where Murdoch

When Semester 1, 2025

How On Campus

Embark into the rewarding industry of IT networking

Take a step towards an industry with great job prospects!  Gain in-demand networking skills and acquire valuable experience in current industry standards with the Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking).  

All Diploma level studies include: cyber security awareness, working in teams, client management skills, and ethics and privacy.

This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.

Specialist facilities on-campus

Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.

The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, networking, programming and digital media.

Defence Industry Internship and Graduate Scholarship Program

If you are studying a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Aviation, Cyber Security, Engineering, IT, Logistics, or Project Management then you are eligible to apply.

The Defence Industry Internship and Graduate Scholarship Program (DIIGS), funded by the State Government, has various grants (starting at $2,500) and work placement opportunities that could set you up for a career in the defence industry. Read more about DIIGS and how to apply.

 

  • manage complex networks
  • develop Cloud Architect skills
  • apply advanced Cisco routing and switching 
  • implement Advanced Virtualisation
  • monitor and implement system security 
  • administer authentication and encryption technologies

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • ability to work well with others and good communication skills
  • good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet dealines
  • interest in keeping up with new technologies and industry trends
  • be technically minded with an aptitude for design

Important information

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Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Year
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2025

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
$0.00 $17.25
Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
$0.00 $34.50
Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
$0.00 $17.25
Improve cloud-based infrastructure
$0.00 $27.00
Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
$0.00 $45.00
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
$0.00 $60.00
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
$0.00 $45.00
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $31.00
Semester 1, 2025 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $277.00 $277.00

Semester 2, 2025

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts $0.00 $28.50
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices $0.00 $0.00
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team $0.00 $11.00
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation $0.00 $13.00
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments $0.00 $17.25
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems $0.00 $9.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Install and manage complex ICT networks
$0.00 $28.00
Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
$0.00 $39.75
Design, build and test network servers
$0.00 $22.50
Manage network security
$0.00 $34.50
Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
$0.00 $17.25
Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
$0.00 $24.75
Semester 2, 2025 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $246.25 $246.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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