Bachelor of Information Technology - TAFE

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Information Technology TAFE integrated programs are designed with flexibility in mind, and equips graduates with the skills and attributes required to be effective and efficient information technology professionals.

About the course

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute and Charles Sturt University have integrated the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) (ICA504) and Bachelor of Information Technology degree. The program is offered through Riverina Institute's Albury and Wagga Wagga Campuses.

Practical experience

The course places particular importance on practical experience, and all teaching involves industry standard hardware, software, methods and techniques. Students are encouraged to seek relevant paid work experience in vacations to complement their academic studies.

In their final year project, students investigate, design and implement a substantial computer application to address a practical real world problem.

The latest facilities

To make sure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace our facilities include:

• extensive computing facilities
• laboratories networked to a variety of different types and sizes of computers
• internet access available at each computer
• study materials for many subjects are available online

Your course is recognised by industry

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredits courses in Information Technology to verify that they meet professional standards in terms of content, staff skills, teaching facility and quality assurance. CSU has the highest level of accreditation, that is, accreditation at the professional level.

Students will be given the option to complete sessions 1 - 4 of the Cisco Networking Academy program.

Course structure

Albury Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus

Albury Campus

Session 1

TAFE COMPETENCIES
BSBCMN106 Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD201 Design organisational documents using computer packages
ICAU112 Operate a personal computer
ICAU200 Operate computer hardware
ICAU200 Operate computing packages
ICAU113 Operate database application
ICAU201 Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU223 Use computer operating system
ICAW200 Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW200 Communicate in the workplace
ICAI302 Configure and administer a network operating system
ICA1304 Install and optimise operating system software
ICAI310 Install and manage network protocols
ICAS320 Provide basic system administration
ICAS303 Provide network systems administration

CSU SUBJECTS
There are no subjects to be studied at CSU this semester. TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
[          ] Elective 1

Session 2

TAFE COMPETENCIES
BSBCMN304 Contribute to personal skill development and learning
ICAA404 Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAB422 Create scripts for networking
ICAB422 Automate processes
ICAD404 Develop and present a feasibility report
ICAD421 Create technical documentation
ICAI402 Install network hardware to a network
ICAI403 Install software to networked computers
ICAI409 Install and configure a network
ICAI409 Build an intranet
ICAI418 Install and maintain a server
ICAS412 Monitor and administer network security
ICAS412 Support system software
ICAT422 Locate equipment, system and software faults
ICAW421 Maintain ethical conduct
PSPPM402 Manage simple projects
ICAB413 Use SQL to create database structures and manipulate data
ICAB417 Build a database
ICAB406 Monitor physical database implementation
ICAB423 Build basic perimeter security into a network
ICAT302 Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAS411 Undertake capacity planning

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC211 Systems Analysis
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications
ITC114 Database Management Systems
[          ] Elective 2

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) (ICA404 ).
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Session 3

TAFE COMPETENCIES
ICAA423 Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA514 Design a server
ICAB516 Build and configure a server
BSBPM505 Manage project quality
ICAA504 Produce network architecture design
ICAA505 Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICAA515 Translate business needs into technical requirements
ICAI509 Install and manage complex networks
ICAI510 Build an internet infrastructure
ICAS520 Ensure privacy for users

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC233 Network Engineering 1
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC333 Server Administration and Maintenance
[          ] Elective 3
[          ] Elective 4

Session 4

TAFE COMPETENCIES
ICAS520 Ensure privacy for users
PSPPM502 Manage complex projects
ICAA404 Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAA504 Develop system infrastructure design plan
ICAA514 Determine best-fit topology for a local network
ICA514 Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network
ICAS519 Configure an internet gateway
ICAI515 Implement risk management processes
ICAI517 Install and configure router
ICAA524 Design an enterprise wireless LAN*
ICAB420 Build an enterprise wireless LAN*
ICAB423 Build a small wireless LAN*

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC301 IT Project Management *
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC358 Network Security
ITC348 Inside Active Directory
ITC254 Wireless networking*

* Note: prerequisite units need to have been completed successfully in years 1 and 2.

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with a Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) (ICA504).

Session 5

TAFE COMPETENCIES
Please note: The following is completed as part of a Selected Studies Program (32000)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CCNA 1
CCNA 2
CCNA 3
CCNA 4

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC230 Introduction to Web Development
ITC306 Project Preparation and Professional Practice (Major subject 6)

Session 6

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC200 Database Administration
ITC308 IT Project
ITC332 Web Server and Site Management
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following Charles Sturt University study:
ITC233 Network Engineering 1
ITC354 Network Engineering 2
ITC355 Network Engineering 3

Students graduate from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Information Technology.
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

They also graduate from Riverina Institute with a Statement of Attainment in the program 32000 - Selected Studies

Wagga Wagga Campus

Session 1

TAFE COMPETENCIES
BSBCMN106 Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD201 Design organisational documents using computer packages
ICAU112 Operate a personal computer
ICAU200 Operate computer hardware
ICAU200 Operate computing packages
ICAU113 Operate database application
ICAU201 Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU223 Use computer operating system
ICAW200 Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW200 Communicate in the workplace
ICAI302 Configure and administer a network operating system
ICAI310 Install and manage network protocols
ICAS320 Provide basic system administration
ICAS303 Provide network systems administration
ICAS312 Configure and administer a network operating system

CSU SUBJECTS
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
[          ] Elective 1

Session 2

TAFE COMPETENCIES
BSBCMN304 Contribute to personal skill development and learning
ICAA404 Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAB422 Create scripts for networking
ICAB422 Automate processes
ICAD404 Develop and present a feasibility report
ICAD421 Create technical documentation
ICAI402 Install network hardware to a network
ICAI403 Install software to networked computers
ICAI409 Install and configure a network
ICAI409 Build an intranet
ICAI418 Install and maintain a server
ICAS412 Monitor and administer network security
ICAS412 Support system software
ICAT422 Locate equipment, system and software faults
ICAW421 Maintain ethical conduct
PSPPM402 Manage simple projects
ICAB413 Use SQL to create database structures and manipulate data
ICAB417 Build a database
ICAB406 Monitor physical database implementation
ICAB423 Build basic perimeter security into a network
ICAT302 Run standard diagnostic tests

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC211 Systems Analysis
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications
ITC114 Database Management Systems
[          ] Elective 2

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) (ICA404 ).
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Session 3

TAFE COMPETENCIES

ICAA423 Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA514 Design a server
ICAB516 Build and configure a server *
BSBPM505 Manage project quality
ICAA504 Produce network architecture design
ICAA505 Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICAA515 Translate business needs into technical requirements
ICAI509 Install and manage complex networks
ICAI510 Build an internet infrastructure
ICAS520 Ensure privacy for users

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC233 Network Engineering 1*
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC333 Server Administration and Maintenance
[          ] Elective 3
[          ] Elective 4

Session 4

TAFE COMPETENCIES
ICAS520 Ensure privacy for users
PSPPM502 Manage complex projects
ICAA404 Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAA504 Develop system infrastructure design plan
ICAA514 Determine best-fit topology for a local network
ICA514 Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network
ICAS519 Configure an internet gateway
ICAS412 Monitor and administer network security
ICAS512 Manage network security
ICAI515 Implement risk management processes

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC301 IT Project Management *
ITC355 Network Engineering 2 *
TAFE studies contribute to credit for the following CSU study:
ITC358 Network Security
ITC348 Inside Active Directory

* Note: prerequisite units need to have been completed successfully in years 1 and 2.

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with a Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) (ICA504 ).

Session 5

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC306 Project Preparation and Professional Practice
ITC355 Network Engineering 3
ITC331 Security, Privacy and Ethics
[          ] Minor 1

Session 6

CSU SUBJECTS
ITC308 IT Project
[          ] Minor 2
[          ] Minor 3
[          ] Minor 4

Students graduate from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Information Technology. This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Students also graduate from Riverina Institute with a Statement of Attainment in the program 32000 - Selected Studies.

More information about the TAFE program

Admission requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

1. previous studies, and
2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

• voluntary or paid work experience;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

Costs of study

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1; Session 2