The Diploma of Information and Communication Technology combines leading-edge knowledge with practical experiences providing you with the confidence to pursue a career in IT. Using the latest hardware and software while you learn, you will develop a range of skills in programming, database design, and network infrastructure. To grow your expertise further and advance your career in a fast-paced and dynamic industry, this course provides you an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology.
This course will provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills in information technology (IT), and can also provide an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology.
During your education and training, you will develop a range of skills in computing and information technology. Benefit from access to the latest hardware and software while you learn.
The Diploma of Information and Communications Technology combines theoretical and practical approaches, providing you with the confidence to pursue a career in this growing industry.
In addition to being a stand-alone qualification, the course provides an entry pathway into other programs. You may be eligible for credit for units completed within this program into the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Career Opportunities
Completion of the Diploma of Information and Communications Technology will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in roles such as:
administrator
application specialist
communications specialist
database designer
network engineer
programmer
systems administrator
systems analyst
technical writer
web designer
web programmer.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
10 March 2025, 14 July 2025
Cairns Campus
Corner Abbott Street and Shields Street,
CAIRNS,
Queensland,
4870, CAIRNS, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
4 November 2024, 10 March 2025, 14 July 2025
Townsville Campus
538 Flinders Street,
TOWNSVILLE,
Queensland,
4810, TOWNSVILLE, Australia
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or completion of AQF Certificate IV or equivalent.
English Requirements
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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