This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills. Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions or as business owners (sole traders/contractors).

This qualification applies to titles such as, system analysis and design, information technology (networking), information technology programming, information technology support services, knowledge manager, eLearning manager, enterprise application integration consultant and software manager.

Students of ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) & (Cyber Security) course will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of training of each unit.

ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) & (Cyber Security) course assessments are the process of collecting evidence and making judgements about whether competency has been achieved to confirm whether an individual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in the relevant endorsed unit of competency.

Assessments are carried out in accordance with:

• Identified industry benchmarks and available best practice relevant for particular assessment.
• specific industry requirements.
• specific principles of assessment.
• rules of evidence.

RSB has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be over 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
• Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

The students will also be required to undertake an LLN test to identify if they will require additional learning support and if the identified level of additional support is within RSB capabilities to deliver. Based on the group of students that this course is designed for all are expected to have high- level of LLN capabilities.

Enrolment Fee(non-refundable): $250.00

Course Tuition Fee: $22,000.00

Material Fee: $1000.00

Late/ Re-Assessment Fee: $50 per unit

The course fee is inclusive of the following items;

• The learning resources.
• Trainer and assessor support by phone and email.
• 2 Years (104 weeks, fulltime)
• Support services listed in Learner Support.
• Certificate and Record of Results issuance (does not include replacement certificates).

Bank Details

For direct deposit, please contact Student Support for Richmond School of Business bank details.

Once a student has submitted the Enrolment Form, payment for the course must be made immediately.

On the basis of the individual’s LLN test outcomes, the School will arrange appropriate learner support in the following areas:

• Language
• Literacy
• Numeracy

Prospective students who require additional support services to those offered by Richmond School of Business, will need to verify that these support options are available before enrolment by calling the office on +61 2 8844 1000.

Please note that the support services offered above form part of the reasonable adjustment’s options offered by Richmond School of Business. If a student needs access to the support services listed above, no additional fees apply.

Support from Trainers / Assessors

Each enrolled student will have access to trainer / assessor support. Trainers / assessors can be contacted by telephone and email during business hours. There is no additional cost to chat with a trainer or assessor. All of our trainers and assessors are passionate industry experts who are available to guide you through your learning experience.

Student Support Services Department

Richmond School of Business has a dedicated Student Support Services Department which provides administrative support to enrolled students (e.g., how to log into the online learning system, etc.).

Student Welfare

RSB is committed to the academic success and emotional wellbeing of its students. RSB student support staff, Academic Manager and the Principal will offer initial student welfare advice. For students needing professional counselling, RSB has contracted an external qualified Student Welfare Counsellor, Mrs Judith Bowler. RSB Principal may refer students to Mrs Bowler for counselling/welfare advice, if/when required.

RSB will pay for the first consultation. Subsequent consultation charges will be borne by the student.

Each student must provide their USI (Unique Student Identifier) before they are to commence their studies. If you do not have a USI, you can create one at:

https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi

RSB will assist students to create their USI if required. Students must contact admin@rsb.edu.au or the RSB Reception Desk at +61 28844 1000 if they face any challenges with creating their USI.

RSB provides ICT60220 – Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) & (Cyber Security) students with access to a wide range of learning resources including Learner’s Guide or Student Workbook, access to ‘Handout’ folders in the Student online portal, which contains handouts under each of the unit’s assessment resources. Some of those resources have been developed in-house whereas most learning resources have been purchased from reputable resource providers available in the market. All students have the opportunity to obtain the hard copies of available resources, should they desire.