Diploma of Information Technology

ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Qualification Description

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 a business owner (sole traders/contractors). The course will focus on leadership in ICT, ICT project management, sustainability in ICT, strategy and business management and more.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face (20 hours per week) with expected independent study of approximately 4 hours per week.

Sample Timetable:

Delivery Site/s

Main Campus:

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 76 weeks of training and assessment and up to 28 weeks of holidays.

Note that supplementary classes will be scheduled, and attendance required, should additional classes be required to allow for classes missed as a result of public holidays, or other interruptions, and/or for students who require further training and/or reassessment or additional support.

Job Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, you may be able to apply for various ICT positions in a range of industries:

Learning Pathways

You may undertake further specialisations or the following qualification/s upon the completion of this program or further higher education courses to further enhance your knowledge and skills:

Advanced data management information
Cyber security
Full stack web development
Further programming
IT strategy and organisational development
Systems development and analysis
Telecommunications network engineering.

Units of Competency

Total number of 16 units are required for the award of the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Core units: 6 units
Elective units: 10 units, of which:

at least 7 units must be selected from the elective units listed in the ICT60220 qualification
up to 3 units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units from the ICT60220 or from the ICT 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

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / Elective
BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving	Core
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness	Core
BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	Core
ICTICT608	Interact with clients on a business level	Core
ICTICT618	Manage IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments	Core
ICTSAD609	Plan and monitor business analysis activities in an ICT environment	Core
BSBPMG532	Manage Project Quality	Core
ICTICT523	Gather data to identify business requirements	Elective
BSBPMG539	Manage project governance	Elective
ICTSUS603	Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects	Elective
ICTPMG617	Plan and direct complex ICT projects	Elective
ICTSAD508	Develop technical requirements for business solutions	Elective
BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships	Elective
BSBPMG530	Manage project scope	Elective
ICTICT612	Develop contracts and manage contract performance	Elective
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work	Elective

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites for entry in the qualification or any units of competency within the qualification.

Entry Requirements - Overseas Students

Although the training package does not stipulate any entry requirements for this training product. MechTech has the following entry requirements in place for overseas students:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Participate in a Pre-enrolment Review to determine the suitability of the course and additional support needs.
Undertake MechTech’s ACSF Level 5 LLND assessment.
Must have access to a portable device (laptop, iPad or similar) with access learning resources and self-study.
Must provide evidence of English Language proficiency as stated under the English Language requirements below.

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

For intending overseas students, MechTech adheres to the current applicable student visa legislative instruments on English language requirements for student visas as they apply from time to time. All overseas students must demonstrate ‘Proficient English’ levels in accordance with the applicable legislative instrument.

The current applicable legislative instrument is:

LIN 25/090: Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025

Typically, applicants are required to provide results from an approved English language test (e.g. IELTS, PTE Academic, etc.) meeting or exceeding the minimum scores as specified by the legislative instrument and MechTech’s entry criteria. Where a student is exempt from providing external English test evidence under the visa instrument (as listed below), MechTech may assess your English proficiency through an alternate method where required. In such cases, the Dynamic Placement Test (Clarity English) is used to objectively measure your language proficiency and ensure it is sufficient for course participation. This additional step is to uphold academic standards and student support obligations, even if you are visa-exempt from testing. MechTech must be confident in your English ability to progress in your training.

You must have completed the English language test within two (2) years of the application date.

The table below shows the English language test providers, including information on English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and the minimum overall band scores you must achieve to meet the Student visa English language requirement, which will also be used as the English Language proficiency requirement for entry into this course by MechTech in addition to its ACSF level LLND Test.

Required English Language test scores

Item	Test Name	Minimum test score	Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS; or if a standard foundation program; or an extended foundation program; or an eligible pathway program	Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS
1	C1 Advanced	Overall band score of 161	Not accepted for purposes of subclass 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.	Not accepted for purposes of subclass 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.
2	CELPIP General	Overall band score of 7	Overall band score of 6	Overall band score of 5
3	IELTS Academic	Average band score of 6.0	Average band score of 5.5	Average band score of 5.0
4	IELTS General Training	Average band score of 6.0	Average band score of 5.5	Average band score of 5.0
5	LANGUAGECERT Academic	Overall band score of 61	Overall band score of 54	Overall band score of 46
6	MET	Overall band score of 53	Overall band score of 49	Overall band score of 44
7	OET	Overall band score of 1210	Overall band score of 1090	Overall band score of 1020
8	PTE Academic	Overall band score of 47	Overall band score of 39	Overall band score of 31
9	TOEFL iBT	Total band score of 67	Total band score of 51	Total band score of 37

English Language test requirements do not apply to the following:

(a) if you are a citizen of, and who holds a valid passport issued by, one or more of the following countries:

(b) if you are enrolled in one of the following courses, where that is the only course of study that you will be enrolled in for the purposes of your Subclass 500 (Student) visa application:

(d) if in the 2 years before applying for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, you have successfully completed:

(e) if you have successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries;

Conditions of Entry

For overseas students, it is a condition of entry that, prior to commencement, you must provide evidence of having an Australian Student Visa (subclass 500)

Entry Requirements – Domestic Students

Although the training package does not stipulate any entry requirements for this training product, MechTech has the following entry requirements in place for Domestic students:

be at least 18 years of age.
participate in a Pre-enrolment Review to determine the suitability of the course and additional support needs.
undertake MechTech’s ACSF Level 5 LLND assessment.
must have access to a portable device (laptop, iPad or similar) with access to Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.
must not be on a Student Visa (subclass 500)

Study periods and Holiday periods

2026	Start Date	Finish Date	Weeks
Term 1	05 January	15 March	10
Holidays	16 March	05 April	3
Term 2	06 April	14 June	10
Holidays	15 June	05 July	3
Term 3	06 July	13 September	10
Holidays	14 September	04 October	3
Term 4	05 October	13 December	10
Holidays	14 December	03 January	3

Student Support Services

MechTech requires all students to undertake an ACSF-level 5 assessment and a Pre-enrolment Review upon enrolment to determine the suitability of the course and identify any additional support needs that you may have. MechTech provides a range of additional support services as listed below, which will be offered to you as required and will be identified in your Training and Assessment plan:

Additional tutorials and mentoring sessions
Additional handouts
Additional practice time
Extensions for assessment submission
One-on-one time with the trainers
Specific computer and technology support
Referral to external support services as required
Reasonable adjustments

Further details about Student Support are included in our Student Handbook. We have a dedicated Student Support Officer available to support you during your time at MechTech. Their contact details will be provided to you during the orientation.

Assessment System

Units are assessed individually via a range of assessment methods: Written Assessment, Verbal Questioning, Role Plays, Projects and Practical Demonstrations observed directly by the assessor, including completion of workplace documentation such as financial documentation and reports.

Credit Transfer

You may apply for credit transfer. If you have successfully completed unit/s that have identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications. If, upon successful application, you are granted Credit Transfer of the unit/s, you are not required to enrol or undertake the unit. This will appear on your Record of Results or Statement of Attainment. No additional charges apply for the Credit Transfer application. Credit Transfers will be discussed with you, and you will be given the opportunity to apply for credit transfers during your Pre-enrolment Review.
Successful outcomes of your Credit Transfer application may reduce your course duration and will be reflected in your Training and Assessment plan.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

MechTech offers all students the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). MechTech has a methodical RPL process which is outlined in detail in the Student Handbook.

‘Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) means an assessment process that assesses the competency/s of an individual that may have been acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements specified in the training package or VET accredited courses. Formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction and is linked to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, a certificate, diploma or university degree);
Non-formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction, but does not lead to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, in-house professional development programs conducted by a business); and
Informal learning refers to learning that results through experience of work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities (for example the acquisition of interpersonal skills developed through several years as a sales representative).’

Students are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that you do not miss any class/workshop opportunities offered should you be unsuccessful in the RPL process. Students are given a Training and Assessment plan showing the units you need to complete and methods for undertaking learning and assessment in those units.

Fee Structure

Total Fees: $22,500

Tuition Fees: $21,000
Non-Tuition Fees: $1000

RPL Fees

Application fees: $ $500
Refer to the Fees and Refunds policy in the student handbook or on our website for further details.

How to apply?

Contact MechTech Institute to express your interest using any of the following methods, and one of our Enrolment Officers will take you from there.
You can find our student handbook on our website or get in touch, and we can send one to you. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss your circumstances, please contact us.

Call us

0408 246 929

Email us

leanne.mechtech@gmail.com

Visit us:

3202 / 2996 Logan Road, Underwood QLD 4118

Website

mechtechinstitute.com.au