Advanced Diplomaof Network Security

National Qualification Code: ICA60211
CRICOS Course Code: 078931A
CRICOS Course Duration: 36 Weeks
Delivery weeks: 30 Weeks

Course Aims

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialise in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability.

Career Opportunities

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• e-security Specialist
• ICT security Specialist
• IT security Administrator
• IT security Analyst
• IT security Specialist
• Systems/Network Administrator
• Network security analyst
• Network security specialist
• Network security administrator
• Senior network administrator
• Systems security analyst.

Teaching Methods

Delivery of this program has a focus on the development of professional knowledge and workplace skills. This course is designed for the concurrent development of theoretical knowledge and practical work skills. Students will be undertaking lectures and practical tutorials. The combination of knowledge and skills development undertaken concurrently provides for future competent performance in the workplace.

Enrolment And Tuition Fees

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Assessment Methods

TA variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods including Face to Face and online would be used to support the course delivery particularly in relation to underpinning knowledge and principles. However, if subjects are of a practical nature, the integrated theory/practical delivery method would be used. Written Exam, Case Study/Assignment, Practical Demonstration& Presentation will be used to assess underpinning knowledge and technical skills.

Qualification Structure

12 competency units are required to attain Advanced Diploma of Network security qualification

• 5 Core units and
• 7 Electives

AICL Module Code	AICL Module Code	Cluster	Unit of Competency	Core / Elective
ADITNS 01	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Implement secure encryption technologies	Core
ADITNS 02	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors	Elective
ADITNS	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure	Elective
ADITNS 04	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Plan, configure and test advanced server based security	Core
ADITNS 05	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks	Core
ADITNS 06	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment	Elective
ADITNS 07	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Design and implement a security system	Core
ADITNS 08	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects	Core
ADITNS 09	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Manage a telecommunications project	Elective
ADITNS 10	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Evaluate and apply network security	Elective
ADITNS 11	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Develop plans to manage structured troubleshooting process of enterprise networks	Elective
ADITNS 12	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Develop IT strategic and action plans	Elective

Intake Dates For Year 2013 to 2016

Exit Point / Award: Advanced Diploma of Network Security National Code: ICA60211
Duration: Delivered in 36 weeks, of which teaching weeks are 30
Entry Requirements: After achieving ICA50411 Diploma in Information Technology Networking, or other relevant Qualifications or experience or units equivalent to the core of ICA50411 and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for international students.
Delivery Location: Australian Institute of Commerce & Language

Year 2013

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st
Holiday
2nd
Holiday	01 July	14 July	2
3rd	15 July	22 September	10
Holiday	23 September	06 Octoberl	2
4th	07 October	15 December	10
Holiday	16 December	26 January	6

Year 2014

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st	27 January	06 April	10
Holiday	07 April	20 April	2
2nd	21 April	15 June	10
Holiday	16 June	29 June	2
3rd	30 June	07 September	10
Holiday	08 September	21 September	2
4th	22 September	30 November	10
Holiday	01 December	25 January	8

Year 2015

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st	26 January	05 April	10
Holiday	06 April	19 April	2
2nd	20 April	28 June	10
Holiday	29 June	12 July	2
3rd	13 July	20 September	10
Holiday	21 September	04 October	2
4th	05 October	13 December	10
Holiday	14 December	24 January	6

Year 2016

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st	25 January	03 April	10
Holiday	04 April	17 April	2
2nd	18 April	26 June	10
Holiday	27 June	10 July	2
3rd	11 July	18 September	10
Holiday	19 September	02 October	2
4th	03 October	11 December	10
Holiday	12 December	29 January (2017)	7

Note: All new students will have to participate in an orientation sessions held during the first week of each term.