UndergraduateInformation Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Information Technology helps you advance your skills across multiple information technology (IT) industry areas. Learn to manage IT projects, build websites, design virtual networks and lead teams within this high demand industry.
Our graduates go on to job roles like entry-level programmers, web developers, and level 2 network support people.
TAFE NSW is the leading education and training provider in Australia, with over 130 years of history. Our information technology courses are designed to ensure you graduate with the skills and attributes required to succeed.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
26 terms of coursework
- Packaging Rules Total number of units = 20
- 6 core units plus 14 elective units
- at least 10 units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to 4 units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- Core Units
- BSBCRT512- Originate and develop concepts
- BSBXCS402- Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
- BSBXTW401- Lead and facilitate a team
- ICTICT517- Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
- ICTICT532- Apply IP
- ethics and privacy in ICT environments
- ICTSAS527- Manage client problems
- ICTNWK538- Install and maintain valid authentication processes
- ICTNWK546- Manage network security
- ICTWEB517- Create web-based programs
- ICTWEB513- Build dynamic websites
- ICTWEB514- Create dynamic web pages
- ICTDBS507- Integrate databases with websites
- ICTNWK559- Install an enterprise vitural computing environment
- ICTNWK557- Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
- ICTNWK536- Plan
- implement and test enterprise communication solutions
- ICTNWK540- Design
- build and test network servers
- ICTPMG505- Manage ICT projects
- ICTPRG530- Manage projects using software management tools
- ICTICT430- Apply software development methodologies
- ICTICT523- Gather data to identify business requirements
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
- Certificate IV in Information Technology
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