Students can concurrently enrol in the Diploma of Information Technology Networking (ICA50411) followed by the Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology (ICA60511) offered by TasTAFE Tasmania and the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (BICT) offered by the University of Tasmania. This combined arrangement provides students with an opportunity to gain qualifications that will provide more breadth and offer wider opportunities for employment. Graduates would be particularly qualified for a career in systems administration.
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (BICT) aims to give students the opportunity to explore a broad range of aspects of information and communications technology (ICT), and to graduate them with knowledge and skills in a variety of key areas of ICT for a lifelong career. The degree offers units across the complete spectrum of ICT, ranging from non-technical areas such as the nature of information and organisational needs for ICT, through the hardware, software, network and creative technologies which are used to satisfy these needs, to the communication, design, development and management skills needed to create, implement and integrate ICT components. The degree produces ICT professionals who are confident and articulate team players, and who are attuned to the needs, methods and attitudes of business and society. The BICT aims to provide ICT graduates with the skills and knowledge to take on appropriate professional positions in industry upon graduation and grow into leadership positions, achieve entrepreneurial ambition, or pursue research and graduate studies in ICT.
The Diploma of Information Technology Networking (ICA50411) provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including inter-networking, security and e-business integration. The Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology (ICA60511) provides the skills and knowledge for a individual to coordinate and administer, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a range of networks, enterprise servers and systems, including inter-networking, security and e-business solutions.
The learning outcomes for the combined degree and diplomas will be an aggregation of those specified in the new BICT and those for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma.
Graduates of the BICT-TasTAFE should expect to have the same career outcomes as identified for the BICT. Graduates of the combined degree and diplomas would be particularly qualified for a career in ICT networking and Systems Administration.
The BICT has been developed in consultation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS), and professional level accreditation will be sought after there have been some graduates. It is anticipated that graduates of the BICT-TasTAFE will be eligible for full membership of the ACS.
You would enrol concurrently at each institution. TasTAFE Tasmania will teach, manage and award the Diploma of Information Technology Networking (ICA50411) and the Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology (ICA60511) and the University of Tasmania will teach, manage and award the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.
The arrangement allows you to complete 18 university units organized into two majors (2x8 units) and 2 student elective units. The BICT component encompasses a major (shown in red) with the essential knowledge and skills required to be an ICT Professional. You have a choice of two accompanying majors:
All graduates will have a depth of knowledge in the areas of software design and development. Depending on your choice of major, you will also have a depth of understanding either in systems integration and administration or in games and creative technology design and development.
Students who choose to complete the Project Management Specialist Skill set as part of the Advanced Diploma can replace KIT203 by any KIT intermediate or advanced unit. As part of the Advanced Diploma students must complete the Application Development Specialist Skill Set and the Website Development Specialist Skill Set.
Project Management Specialist Skill Set
It is recommended that students who have not successfully completed TCE MAP5C Mathematics Applied, or, an approved equivalent unit, or a higher level Mathematics subject, complete either KMA003 or KMA002 in year 1 or year 2 (in any semester including summer or winter) to have the necessary maths background to complete KIT103.
Students completing the Software Development major can also choose, if they want, to replace KIT304 Server Administration and Security Assurance by another advanced major elective.
Sample Program
This sample program demonstrates the ICT Professional major (orange) and Software Development major (green).
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Sample Program
This sample program demonstrates the ICT Professional major (orange) and Games and Creative Technology major (purple).
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1 If students don't need to complete KIT101, then students can choose either Computational Science or ICT Impact and Emerging Technology
GCT Major Electives
BICT Major electives
The arrangement will take a minimum of four years to complete. It must be completed within a maximum time period of nine years.
Students will be able to exit at the end of first year with a Diploma of Information Technology Networking (ICA50411).
Students will be able to exit at the end of third year with an Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology (ICA60511) and an Associate Degree in Information and Communication Technology.
This arrangement is available on the Sandy Bay UTAS campus in Hobart and the TasTAFE campus in Hobart.
Admission to the BICT at UTAS requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. In particular, Tasmanian students require a Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE). It is recommended that students have an ATAR of 65 or above; students with scores above 50 may be eligible. Students who do not meet these requirements may enrol in a UTAS Foundation Studies Program, such as the Bachelor of General Studies (ICT Pathway) or the Associate Degree in ICT. Possession of a Certificate IV qualification such as:
Possession of the University's basic academic entry requirements as shown on:
http://www.utas.edu.au/admissions/undergraduate/admission-requirements
The English Language requirements will be those that are established for most University of Tasmania undergraduate programs, as shown on:
http://www.utas.edu.au/admissions/undergraduate/admission-requirements
BICT pre-requisites
While no prerequisites apply for the degree, students who have not successfully completed TCE MAP5C Mathematics Applied, or, an approved equivalent unit, or, a higher level Mathematics subject, are recommended to complete KMA003 Mathematics Foundation Unit.
Similarly, students who have not successfully completed TCE Computer Science (ITC315108 or ITC315113), or an approved equivalent unit, or a higher level Computer Programming subject, must complete either KIT001 Programming Preparation or KIT101 Programming Fundamentals before commencing KIT107 Programming.
If you have already completed some tertiary level study you may eligible for a credit transfer. Students who are given more than eight units of credit transfer enrol in a bridging unit (KIT209) that covers a range of topics that relate to ICT professional practice in Australia. The unit will also provide an introduction to School and University processes, teamwork and communication skills that local students typically learn in first year.
This arrangement has its own admission code. The BICT has an admission code of 73TH on the Sandy Bay campus. This arrangement has the admission codes 73TA.
If you would like to find out more information about the arrangement, contact the School.
Freecall: 1800 733 743, Email: Secretary@cis.utas.edu.au
Web: www.cis.utas.edu.au
The staff can assist you by phone or email, or you may prefer to make an appointment for a face-to-face discussion.
When you have decided to enrol, you can complete an application online at: www.utas.edu.au/apply. UTAS reserves the right to limit enrolments in high demand units and courses, so act early to avoid disappointment. Offers of places are made via email and mail. When you receive this offer, it will outline how to accept the offer, and what happens next.
You can also find out more information about this arrangement from TasTAFE, please contact
Kerryn Meredith-Sotiris, 6233 7438
Email: Kerryn.meredith-soti@TasTAFE.tas.edu.au
Information on current course fees can be found at: www.futurestudents.utas.edu.au/course-costs.
HECS (Higher Education Contribution Scheme) fees will apply for all units. Eligible Australian citizens are able to defer their HECS fees through the HECS-HELP system however NZ citizens will be required to pay these HECS fees upfront. For detailed information on eligibility for Commonwealth supported places and HECS-HELP please see www.goingtouni.gov.au
Detailed information on the fees, refund policy, and rules of admission are available on the UTAS International Students website on: www.international.utas.edu.au.
There will be additional course fees for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma. Information about TasTAFE fees can be found at www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/apply-and-enrol/Pages/Fees-and-payments.aspx
