Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology at Charlton Brown is a two-year qualification for people who want practical IT skills and a recognised Australian credential. You will study areas such as networking, systems administration, programming, databases, cybersecurity and supporting users in an organisation. Assessment is competency-based, so you are judged on what you can actually do, not just what you can recall in an exam.

Australian vocational qualifications are built from units of competency. Each unit has a national code and a credit value, and you need to complete all the required units to graduate. The course runs over four semesters, with intakes through the year. Delivery combines classroom teaching, lab work and project-based tasks. Some units may include a work placement or simulated workplace project, which gives you experience with real tickets, real documentation and real deadlines.

You will finish with a portfolio of work you can show an employer: configured networks, database designs, scripts, security checklists and support logs. The course suits school leavers, career changers and people already working in IT who want formal recognition of their skills. It also suits international students who want an Australian qualification and the chance to work while they study.

International students on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session. After graduating, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may be available, depending on your circumstances. English entry is typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or an accepted equivalent, though the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the visa itself. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 117239E. Check the official page for current fees, intake dates and unit details.

• ICT support technician
• Network support officer
• Help desk analyst
• Systems administrator
• Junior cybersecurity analyst
• Database support officer
• Web developer
• IT project coordinator

These roles are found across Australian industries including government, healthcare, education, banking, retail, mining, professional services and managed IT providers.