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<p>The Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) is a highly innovative course with a real edge for those wanting to continue to study and work in Information Technology. </p><p>The Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) sees students' progress through two stages. Throughout both stages, students enjoy and benefit from small class sizes and additional English language support. </p><p>During stage one, students study the foundation units of information technology and become familiar with the terminology and current technologies available to use within industry, whilst learning about the digital revolution and security on the web. Students will be exposed to problem solving within the IT field. </p><p>In stage two, students tackle software development, cloud and enterprise computing, and analyse big data, giving students a solid grasp on key skills that continue to be in high demand from employers.</p><p>At the conclusion of stage two, graduates may continue to study at Federation University, jumping straight into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, eventually completing the undergraduate with both the Bachelor and Diploma (Higher Education) degrees.</p>
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<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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Entry requirements
Course rules
Course structure
Course learning outcomes
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
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Overview
Course overview
<p>The Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) is a highly innovative course with a real edge for those wanting to continue to study and work in Information Technology. </p><p>The Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) sees students' progress through two stages. Throughout both stages, students enjoy and benefit from small class sizes and additional English language support. </p><p>During stage one, students study the foundation units of information technology and become familiar with the terminology and current technologies available to use within industry, whilst learning about the digital revolution and security on the web. Students will be exposed to problem solving within the IT field. </p><p>In stage two, students tackle software development, cloud and enterprise computing, and analyse big data, giving students a solid grasp on key skills that continue to be in high demand from employers.</p><p>At the conclusion of stage two, graduates may continue to study at Federation University, jumping straight into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, eventually completing the undergraduate with both the Bachelor and Diploma (Higher Education) degrees.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time
Credit points:
120
AQF level:
5 - Diploma, Undergraduate Certificate
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1 year
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
49 and Below
CRICOS code:
109402K
Course coordinator:
<p>Wendy Burke</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Current or recent year 12 graduates
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English.</li></ul>
ATAR
<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.</p>
Guaranteed ATAR
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of 49 and Below or higher and complete all the requirements.
Selection rank adjustments
<ul> <li><strong>Subject adjustments</strong> <br/> Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li><strong>Equity schemes</strong> <br/> If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<p>Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/courses/dfs0-federation-access-studies-fast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Federation Access Studies (FAST)</a>.</p>
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Academic requirements
<p>Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.</p>
Applicants with work and life experience
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the program with a reasonable prospect of success.</p>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English.</li></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent.
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 120 credit points comprising:
120
credit points from
Core Units
Core Units
Complete exactly 120 credit points from the following:
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Title
Credit points
GPSIT1100
Understanding the Digital Revolution
15
GPSIT1101
IT Problem Solving
15
GPSIT1102
Networking and Security
15
GPSIT1103
Big Data Analytics
15
GPSIT1104
Cloud and Enterprise Computing
15
GPSIT1400
Foundations of Programming
15
COOPI1002
Professional Identity (Information Technology)
15
GPMAT2100
Applied Mathematics 2
15
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least half of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in more than 50% of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result.</p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline).</p> <p>Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).</p>
Semester 1 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 1
GPSIT1100
Understanding the Digital Revolution
Core Units
15
GPSIT1101
IT Problem Solving
Core Units
15
GPSIT1103
Big Data Analytics
Core Units
15
GPSIT1104
Cloud and Enterprise Computing
Core Units
15
Semester 2
GPSIT1102
Networking and Security
Core Units
15
GPSIT1400
Foundations of Programming
Core Units
15
COOPI1002
Professional Identity (Information Technology)
Core Units
15
GPMAT2100
Applied Mathematics 2
Core Units
15
Semester 2 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 2
GPSIT1102
Networking and Security
Core Units
15
GPSIT1400
Foundations of Programming
Core Units
15
COOPI1002
Professional Identity (Information Technology)
Core Units
15
GPMAT2100
Applied Mathematics 2
Core Units
15
Semester 1
GPSIT1100
Understanding the Digital Revolution
Core Units
15
GPSIT1101
IT Problem Solving
Core Units
15
GPSIT1103
Big Data Analytics
Core Units
15
GPSIT1104
Cloud and Enterprise Computing
Core Units
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
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<p>Develop fundamental knowledge and skills in core areas of Information Technology</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Identify, analyse, research, and design appropriate implementation of current and evolving information technology systems.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Implement the process of reflection on theoretical knowledge and relate it to professional practice.</p>
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<p>Critique, reflect and recognise the ethical and social implications of information technology</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Be able to initiate, plan, execute, control and close team-based projects.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Demonstrate sound written and oral communication skills.</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Apply their knowledge and skills with a sound level of personal integrity, autonomy, judgement and flexibility.</p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Develop academic study skills and techniques for future progression into higher education.</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time
Credit points:
120
AQF level:
5 - Diploma, Undergraduate Certificate
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1 year
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
49 and Below
CRICOS code:
109402K
Course coordinator:
<p>Wendy Burke</p>
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