ICA50811 - Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design

CRICOS 02800G

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in high order technical skills in information systems and business analysis and design. The qualification has a strong ICT base. When you finish this course you can apply to other Information Technology related qualifications. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based upon this Diploma.

Aces Entry Requirements are:

• English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher
• At Aces Centre we provide 9 weeks English course for students with IELTS 4.5 or 5
• A satisfactory interview with Aces Centre authorised staff, a representative or agency
• Successful completion of 12 years of schooling equivalent to the Australia Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Fees and Charges:

Students must enrol on a full-time 20 hrs per week basis.  The qualification details for a Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design are as follows:

• Cost: $16,000 (Australian Dollars) for the Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design (104 weeks)
• Deposit: The students are asked to pay the tuition fees in full for each qualification preferably 3 months before the starting date.

Payment arrangements: Direct Deposit into Aces Centre Pty Ltd Trust account.
The payment of all fees and charges are receipted and dated at the time of payment.  Accurate records of individual students’ payment of fees are maintained and secured.

Support Services:
Aces Centre will provide students with general advice on matters such as travel, accommodation, employment and personal welfare. In addition a comprehensive orientation will be under taken at the beginning of the students learning time, covering all concerns and issues related to studying at the Aces Centre. In addition, Aces Centre Club membership provides students with an economic means for accessing text books related to their course.

Teaching Methods: The learning support strategies used by trainers at Aces Centre include: Classroom instructions (maximum of 12 students per class) Demonstrating procedures. Providing opportunities for hands-on experience and practice. Ensuring individual support and advice to students. Encouraging students to work at their own pace Courses sre offered on a Face-to-Face and On-line (for non-overseas students) in our centre. To use on-line resources remotely, students must have access to suitable PC and internet.

Course Timetable:
The academic year is divided into 4 terms of 9 weeks tuition in each term. Each term is 13 weeks including breaks. Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design is 104 weeks course including 4 weeks break in each term. Students must attend full-time (20 contact hours per week) for the duration of the course. Students can enrol before the commencement of any of the following terms for  Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design, if it is available.

NOTE: Students are not required to be enrolled full time in their final term of study if the student is repeating a unit of study, provided that the student has not previously repeated this unit. Upon completion of this qualification students will gain a Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design. If a student only partially completes the qualification they shall be provided with a Statement of Attainment in the units of competency completed.

Assessment Methods:
Assessments are conducted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the ICA11 Training Package
and the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for RTOs. Assessments are competency
based, which means that the outcomes of assessment are Competent or Not Yet Competent. At the Aces
Centre assessments are:

• Valid: Assessment techniques actually assess what they claim to assess.
• Reliable: Assessment approaches provide consistent results every time.
• Fair: The same assessment is used for each learner or situation, while still being flexible.
• Flexible: Different types of assessments are used to assess the students e.g. verbal, doing, question and answer.

Facilities:

• Fully resourced lecture room for classes of only 12 students
• Suitable laboratory designed to allocate one computer to each student during sessions
• Suitable Equipment
• Adequate acoustics, lighting and fully air-conditioned premises
• Amenities nearby for meal breaks
• Toilet Facilities on the same floor
• Accessible references and resources
• Suitable equipment and library resources

Access and Equity:
Aces Centre provides equal access to training delivery and assessment services for all students.
We are responsible for:

• recognising the cultural diversity of students
• ensuring equal treatment of students
• encouraging full participation and assisting all students to achieve course outcomes
• providing equal access to resources
• referring students with specific learning problems to appropriate agencies

Pathways/Articulation:
Successful completion of this qualification provides a pathway in to the other Diploma or Advanced Diploma of
Information Technology. Students may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

Assessment Validation Process:
For details on assessment validation process please refer to our Policy and Procedure handbooks and contact the office.

Job Roles: Possible job titles include: Applications Architect Business Analyst Systems Analyst Systems Architect IT Analyst

Target Groups:

Participants in this program must have adequeste English (IELTS 5.5 or higher)
and minimum of Australian High School Certificate or equivalent. The
prospects with other qualifications and experience can contact us to discuss their
interest and situation. The target audience includes domestic and overseas
students:

• School leavers
• Recent migrants
• Overseas students
• Those wishing to enter a different industry sector

Industry consultation:

The Delivery and Assessment Strategies developed for this program
have been designed and developed in consultation with representatives
from industry. The following industry consultants have been used:
ACPET recommended consultant
AQTF consultants
IT consultant from NSW Department of Education
IT industry consultants
IT industry teachers
ICA11 Training Package developers.