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Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

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Specialise in an area of IT and develop a sound knowledge in either Knowledge Management or e-Learning.

Knowledge Management is delivered in conjunction with the Diploma in IT (Software Development) while e-Learning is delivered in conjunction with the Diploma in IT (Multimedia).

Course Essentials

How to apply

This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
School of Information Technology and Creative Industries

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Careers

  • software developer/programmer
  • middleware programmer
  • web developer
  • e-commerce developer
  • data warehouse specialist
  • information architect
  • knowledge manager

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Study pathways

There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to get credit in a bachelor degree by studying this course.

TAFE to Undergraduate

You can get credit in the following degrees at VU if you complete the :

Bachelor of Creative Arts Industries

  • You may get over a year of credit.

Bachelor of Communication

  • You may get over a year of credit.

Bachelor of Business (Computer Systems Management)

  • You may get over a year of credit.

Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)

  • You may get over a year of credit.

Bachelor of Interactive Media

  • You may get over a year of credit.

To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Information Technology and Creative Industries

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Graduate faster

If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.

Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.

We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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Course Objectives

Provides high level ICT, process improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior ICT roles within organisations.

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Units and electives

Core Units of Study

Specialist Stream Units of Study

A minimum of five units from one of the specialist streams:

(Systems or Software Process Improvement, Systems Development,E-learning, Knowledge Management

Systems or software process improvement

Systems developement

E-LEARNING

Knowledge menagement

Elective Units of Study

A minimum of eight units chosen from the following: (listed in preferential order)

Any ICA60105 - Specialist Stream units (a) (units not already taken);And/or

any ICA60105 Specialist Electives Stream units as listed in the Information and Communications Technology Training Package (ICA05)And/or

ICA60105 General Electives list as listed in the Information and Communications Technology Training Package (ICA05)And/or

ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level units and which have not been previously counted in a Diploma qualification;And/or

Any other Training Package units at Advanced Diploma (to a maximum of 4 units) based on documented industry or enterprise needs.

12 months full time Full-time, Part-time, Onshore international students

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
  • Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
  • Mature: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 8 June 2012.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

    Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Workforce Development.

    You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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