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Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AE08
AE08
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
19/01/2021
19/01/2021
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
25/05/2022
25/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
3.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Nominal Hours
740
740
Description
The Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security is a para professional qualification that will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills that will equip them to provide a comprehensive set of technical services such as:
- performing a security risk assessment for an organisation
- implementing best practice for identity management
- evaluating an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
- managing a cyber security environment
- assessing and securing cloud services
- performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
- performing a security risk assessment for an organisation
- implementing best practice for identity management
- evaluating an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
- managing a cyber security environment
- assessing and securing cloud services
- performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- Six (6) core units plus
- Ten (10) elective units, of which:
- at least seven (7) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to three (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 specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at the qualification end.
For the Cyber Security specialisation:
- Select all four (4) elective units from Group B Cyber security specialisation
- Six (6) core units plus
- Ten (10) elective units, of which:
- at least seven (7) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to three (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 specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at the qualification end.
For the Cyber Security specialisation:
- Select all four (4) elective units from Group B Cyber security specialisation
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE40 | BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUU72 | ICTICT608 | Interact with clients on a business level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBT91 | ICTICT618 | Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD89 | BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBS78 | ICTSAD609 | Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBO74 | BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Advanced Data Management Information Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group A to achieve the Advanced Data Management Information specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBU86 | ICTDBS604 | Build data warehouses | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBU84 | ICTDBS606 | Determine database functionality and scalability | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBU85 | ICTDBS605 | Develop knowledge management strategies | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBU02 | ICTICT523 | Gather data to identify business requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Cyber Security Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group B to achieve the Cyber Security specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV00 | ICTCYS612 | Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBV05 | ICTCYS606 | Evaluate an organisation's compliance with cyber security standards and law | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBV06 | ICTCYS604 | Implement best practices for identity management | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBV03 | ICTCYS608 | Perform cyber security risk assessments | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Full Stack Web Development Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group C to achieve the Full Stack Web Development specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT06 | ICTPRG535 | Build advanced user interfaces | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBS91 | ICTPRG553 | Create and develop REST APIs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBT95 | ICTICT530 | Design user experience solutions | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBS75 | ICTSAD612 | Implement and maintain uses of containerisation | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Further Programming Specialisation
Select all three (3) elective units from Group D to achieve the Further Programming specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS95 | ICTPRG547 | Apply advanced programming skills in another language | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBT04 | ICTPRG537 | Implement security for applications | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBS89 | ICTPRG554 | Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores | 70 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units: IT Strategy and Organisational Development Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group E to achieve the IT Strategy and Organisational Development specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT93 | ICTICT611 | Develop ICT strategic business plans | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUX15 | ICTSAD604 | Manage and communicate ICT solutions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS76 | ICTSAD611 | Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS79 | ICTSAD608 | Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units: Systems Development and Analysis Specialisation
Select all four (4) elective units from Group F to achieve the Systems Development and Analysis specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS77 | ICTSAD610 | Analyse stakeholder requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS75 | ICTSAD612 | Implement and maintain uses of containerisation | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS74 | ICTSAD613 | Install and configure container orchestration services | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS85 | ICTPRG605 | Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications | 35 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G Elective Units: Telecommunications Network Engineering Specialisation
Select all five (5) elective units from Group G to achieve the Telecommunications Network Engineering specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCV55 | ICTNPL413 | Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT33 | ICTPMG613 | Manage ICT project planning | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCV91 | ICTTEN615 | Manage network traffic | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUV33 | ICTNWK612 | Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OCV57 | ICTTEN622 | Produce ICT network architecture designs | 55 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H Elective Units: General Electives
Up to ten (10) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB51 | Cyber Security | Pathway |
Note
The pathway for this qualification:
22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
> ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
> ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
> ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
> ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Entry Requirements
Nil
