INTERNATIONAL

Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

CRICOS Code: 110568M
National Code: ICT50220

2025 2026

Description

Become an IT Cyber Security engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn foundational skills for aspiring cyber security engineers to promote workplace cyber security awareness as well as designing systems to prepare for and respond to cyber security threats.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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52 weeks

40 weeks

ICT Network Professionals

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Adelaide City

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

20 hours per week

Full Time

January, July

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $7642

Semester 2

AUD $7643

Fee Totals

AUD $15285

Total Course Cost

AUD $15285

Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Possible job roles include network security specialist or engineer.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) (ICT50220)
This course is designed to provide you with training in the skills and knowledge required to identify, confirm and respond to cyber security incidents and implement and evaluate incident response and disaster recovery plans. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 14 elective units.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments	40	TABTB	ICTICT532
Lead and facilitate a team	50	FACYN	BSBXTW401
Manage client problems	20	TABTC	ICTSAS527
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation	50	TABGA	ICTICT517
Originate and develop concepts	30	FACYB	BSBCRT512
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	40	FACYM	BSBXCS402

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages	80	TABWB	ICTPRG443
Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms	60	TABZW	ICTCLD507
Design, build and test network servers	50	TABTS	ICTNWK540
Detect and respond to cybersecurity threats	40	TACHS	VU23300
Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan	30	TACBW	ICTSAS524
Gather, analyse and interpret threat data	40	TABYY	ICTCYS407
Gather, analyse and verify data from different source inputs	60	TACAX	ICTDAT501
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation	80	TACFF	VU23218
Install IoT devices and networks	50	TABTK	ICTIOT501
Manage network security	80	TACBB	ICTNWK546
Protect critical infrastructure for organisations	40	TACAT	ICTCYS610
Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans	30	TACBX	ICTSAS526
Undertake penetration testing for organisations	80	TACHR	ICTCYS603
Utilise design methodologies for security architecture	40	TACAW	ICTCYS613

University Packaged Programs

If your goal is to achieve a bachelor degree in your chosen field of study, TAFE SA offers two different types of pathway to university - a University Packaged Program or Credit Transfer.

A University Packaged Program allows you to select the course and the university you wish to study at, before commencing your studies at TAFE SA.

This course is available as a University Packaged Program. This allows students to accept a joint packaged offer with a local South Australian University, and upon successful completion of TAFE SA qualification, the student is eligible for a guaranteed entry into a nominated University Program. Find out more about University Packaged Programs.

The table below shows current packages available for this course.

Institution	Course	Duration	Indicative Package Cost
	Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)	2 years	AUD$106,880

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

University Course	Total Units in Uni Course	Credits Granted	Guaranteed Admission
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)	144	27	Yes
Bachelor of Information Technology	108	36	Yes
Bachelor of Information Technology (Games & Entertainment Design)	108	27	Yes
Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)	108	36
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)	108	22.5	Yes

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.