Information technology and cybersecurity is a growing industry with high demand in modern workplaces. This course is perfect for students who want to build a career in digital systems and network, and also open up opportunities for higher studies.

As a nationally recognised Diploma,  this is designed to  help international students like yourself get qualified with the latest skills and knowledge you will need to succeed as a network security specialist.

The SSC campus in Burwood, Sydney is the main hub for all classroom sessions in this course.

Course Outcome A nationally recognised/accredited Qualification at the Diploma Level, ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology.
Study PathwaysGain direct entry for selected Bachelor Degree course in our partnered Australian Universities.

Career Pathway

• ICT Operations Administrator
• Network E-Business Coordinator
• Network Operations Analyst
• Network Security Coordinator
• Cybersecurity Officer
• Cybersecurity Consultant

• Admission Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Must hold a current Student Visa (at the time of course commencement)
  • Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for student visa application assessment).
  • Are required to provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English: (see exemptions below)

  English Language Tests
  Item	Test Name	Also known as	Minimum Test Score
  1	International English Language Testing system	IELTS Test	• Overall band score 5.5; or • Overall band score 5 if packaged with at least 10 weeks ELICOS; or • Overall band score of 4.5 if packaged with at least 20 weeks ELICOS.
  2	Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test	TOEFL iBT	• 46; or • 35, if packaged with at least 10 weeks ELICOS ; or • (c) 32, if packaged with at least 20 weeks ELICOS.
  3	Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test	Certificate in Advanced English	• 162; or • 154, if packaged with at least 10 weeks ELICOS; or • (c)      147, if packaged with at least 20 weeks ELICOS.
  4	Pearson Test of English Academic	PTE	• 42; or • 36, if packaged with at least 10 weeks ELICOS; or • 30, if packaged with at least 20 weeks ELICOS.
  5	Occupational English Test	OET	•       a score of at least B for each test component of the OET.
  Exemptions: §  You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies: o    you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Republic of Ireland o    you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES) o    you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course o    you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland o    In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa. §  Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

Latest fees and schedules are in the course infopack.