Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

6 core units plus 10 elective units , of which: at least 7 units must be selected from the elective units listed below. Up to 3 units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 5 or 6 qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.

Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at the qualification end.

• Advanced data management information
• Cyber security
• Full stack web development
• Further programming
• IT strategy and organisational development
• Systems development and analysis
• Telecommunications network engineering

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT60220/

Release 3 – Date 03/Feb/2022

The Wales Institute (TWI)
Location: level 4 ,72 -82 Mary st surry hills NSW 2010

TWI has the following entry requirements for domestic students:

• Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oral and numeracy competencies to the appropriate level of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). This will be tested before enrolment in the qualification.

TWI has the following entry requirements for international students:

International students must meet TWI’s standards for English proficiency. To demonstrate possession of adequate English language proficiency, students must provide valid evidence of attainment of at least one of the following:

• Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score: 5.5, but minimum 5.0 in individual band (test results must be no more than 2-years-old).
• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) test score band: 46
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) test score band: 42
• CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) test score band: 162
• OET (Occupational English Test) test score band: Pass (A or B)

In addition to that, students are exempt from providing evidence of English language proficiency with their visa application if they fall into one of the following categories:

• Students who have completed at least five years of study in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland.
• Citizens and passport holders of the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
• Students who have successfully completed the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or study at AQF Certificate IV level or higher in Australia within two years of applying for this qualification.
• Students enrolled full-time in school studies as a principal course (including secondary exchange programs), postgraduate research or a standalone ELICOS program.
• Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students.

(Source: Studies in Australia, Blog: English language requirements: FAQs, 2020)

Students who do not have an IELTS Test score or equivalent can take an English Placement Test on campus to assess if their English level meets entry requirements.

In some instances, students may participate in an interview with the Student Service to determine suitability. This interview will occur either online via Skype or face-to-face.

The qualification is delivered over 104 weeks comprising of:

• Eight terms of 10 weeks each (80 weeks total).
• Holiday breaks, approx. Three weeks in between terms amounting to 24 weeks (as specified in the timetable. This is subject to minor changes due to variations in the holiday schedule)

Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week to fulfil the volume of learning. The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered, and assessment is conducted for each unit.

The total amount of training provided for structured classroom sessions is 895 hours, including student assessment preparation to completion, research, and supervised study, tutorial and training delivery. Thus, the total delivery and assessment hours are equivalent to the volume of learning–895 hours (https://www.ncver.edu.au/__data/assets/file/0044/9687248/Nationally-agreed-h) a detailed breakdown of hours is provided in the Training and Assessment Schedule.

TWI operates a system of rolling enrolments, meaning that students may commence at the beginning of any unit. Students may enter the qualification after any unit, as there are no pre-requisites. The Training and Assessment Schedule is shown in terms and represents the scheduling of units on commencement. However, depending on when a student joins the course, the term number will vary.

Potential employment options include Learning and development senior consultant Manager, Learning and change management Manager, Learning and development in the workforce planning, and capability development in various industry areas.

Students who complete this course may also continue their education into a range of higher education qualifications in organisational learning and development.

Fees: $20,000

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge or experience (credit-transfer or recognition of prior learning [RPL]). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in TWI Student Enrolment and Completion Policy, and Associated Procedures such as Training and Assessment Policy & Associated RPL and Credit Transfer Procedures.