Acreddited Cyber Security Course

Enrolment Period Closes: 31st of August 2026

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Cloud Engineer & Cloud Architect)

EQC Institute offers Cloud Computing (Engineering and Architecture) courses in Queensland, where you will develop practical skills in designing, building and managing cloud-based systems for real-world business applications.

Course Description

The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a nationally recognised cyber security course that immerses you in the dynamic field of digital protection. You can begin this cyber security course with no prior experience and learn in a practical, industry focused way, that gets you ready to start working in the industry. You’ll learn essential cyber security skills, such as countering phishing threats and securing network systems as well as cloud security and penetration testing.

Some of the Tools You'll Learn
Course Subjects
  • S01: Operating Systems and Virtualisation
  • S02: Cloud Networking
  • S03: Cloud Architecture
  • S04: Webscale and Hosting
  • S05: Privacy and Cyber Security
  • S06: Cloud Operation
Core Topics
  • Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture (EC2, VPC, S3): Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure by provisioning virtual servers with EC2, configuring secure private networks with VPC, and managing object storage with S3 for reliable, production-ready environments.
  • Serverless Computing (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB): Build cost-efficient, event-driven applications without managing servers — using Lambda functions triggered by real-world events, API Gateway to expose clean HTTP endpoints, and DynamoDB for fast NoSQL data storage.
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM, Roles, Policies): Secure your cloud environment by creating users, groups, and roles with least-privilege permissions, and applying IAM policies to control who can access which AWS resources and under what conditions.
  • Containerisation & Orchestration (ECS, ECR, Fargate): Package and deploy applications in containers using Docker, push images to ECR, and run them at scale with ECS and Fargate — eliminating server management while enabling consistent, repeatable deployments.
  • Monitoring & Cost Management (CloudWatch, Billing, Auto Scaling): Maintain visibility into your cloud environment by configuring CloudWatch alarms and dashboards, setting billing alerts, and implementing Auto Scaling policies to optimise performance and control costs.
  • DNS Management & Domain Configuration: Manage domain records, configure authoritative DNS, and understand TTL, A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records to ensure reliable routing of web traffic for websites and applications.
  • Performance Optimisation (CDN, Caching, Page Rules): Accelerate global content delivery by configuring Cloudflare's CDN, setting intelligent caching rules, and using Page Rules to fine-tune how assets are served to users worldwide.
Payment Options and No Up-front Fees

Eligible students can pay no fees upfront by deferring the payment to a VET Student Loan. This means the course fee can be deffered and paid out of your take home salarly once you meet the income threshold. See below for more information. Course fees paid direct are done so on a monthly cycle.

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Entry Requirements

To enter this qualification you must:

  • Have minimum level of English and Numeracy Skills required
  • Demonstrate study capacity
  • Complete application form to be reviewed by entry team
Course Details
Subjects
6
Delivery
100% online
Study Type
Course Coach
Optional Classes
Online Lectures
Enrolment Period End
31st August 2026
Nationally Accredited Qualification
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"Recently finished studying a Diploma of Information Technology with EQC and couldn't be more happy with the process. Feel like we were really taught all the necessary information in order to begin a career in the field."

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EQC Institute of Technology is a Government Accredited, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering Formal Qualifications in Technology, Cyber Security, AI Programing and Cloud Engineering.

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Real Cloud Industry Demand
3500+
$120K
50%

Active cloud, platform and infrastructure job opportunities listed across Australia on SEEK, based on a broad skills and role search conducted on 31 July 2026.

Average annual salary for Cloud Engineer roles in Australia. Entry-level roles start at around $80K, while senior Cloud Architect roles in major markets can earn up to $235K annually.

Projected growth in Australian cloud-sector jobs, increasing from approximately 47,000–56,000 roles in 2022–23 to 71,000–84,000 roles by 2028–29. Source: AIIA and DT Economics.

University Pathways


EQC Institute's ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualifies for articulation with credit into a number of university Bachelor programs. This means our students can progress into approved programs with credit up to 1 year, and in a number of cases direct entry into Year 2 (depending on the university).

Terms and conditions may apply at the relevant university and how to inquire with each university is listed below. Contact us for more information.

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Curtin
University

1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course).

EQC and Uni of Newcastle Pathway, showing University of Newcastle Campus location.
Newcastle
University

1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 or 70 unit credits (eligible bachelor course)

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Edith Cowan
University

1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course).

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Griffith
University

Case by Case basis. We will support you with your application

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Eligibility Requirements

To access a VET Student Loan for this course, you must: 

i. Be an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder usually resident in Australia, a Pacific Engagement visa holder usually resident in Australia, or a qualifying New Zealand Special Category visa holder;
ii. Be academically suited to the course — shown through a Year 12 certificate (Senior Secondary Certificate of Education), an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification, or by achieving the required level in our approved language, literacy and numeracy assessment (full details in our Student Entry Procedure;
iii. Hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI);
iv. Have HELP balance remaining;


VSL Fee Periods and Census Dates 2026

The Essentials

VSL Statement

Equinim College trading as EQC Institute of Technology (RTO 45758). EQC Institute of Technology CRICOS 03952E. A VET Student Loan will not be approved for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. VET Student Loans information, eligibility, fees, census days and our published procedures are available on the website.
What Are Census Dates?
Your tuition fees are spread evenly across [3] sequential fee periods, each containing a census day — so your debt builds gradually as you progress, not all at once. The unit fees and census days for this course are published on our website. A census day is your deadline to change your mind without cost. If you withdraw from a unit on or before its census day, you will not incur a VETSL debt for that unit, and any tuition fees you’ve paid up front for it will be refunded. After the census day, you’re liable for that unit’s fees. If you are eligible for a subsidy, the set subsidy amount will be paid by the Queensland Government upon successful processing of your enrolment. Our friendly team will assist you to determine your eligibility and complete your enrolment as simply as possible.

VSL Enrolment Steps

From here to enrolled — your six steps
1.    Check your eligibility — the criteria above, plus our entry requirements in the Student Entry Procedure on our website.
2.   Apply to enrol — submit your application with your evidence of identity, citizenship or residency, and academic suitability.
3.   Complete your entry assessment — if you’re relying on an LLN assessment, we’ll arrange it and give you your results promptly.
4.   Enrol — before you enrol we’ll give you full written information about your fees, the loan and your rights; once enrolled you’ll receive your Statement of Covered Fees and Fee Notice. Fees listed as covered by your loan can never be charged to you personally.
5.    Apply for your VET Student Loan — we set up your eCAF and the system emails you your login. Complete and submit it no earlier than 2 business days after you enrol, and by 11:59 pm AEST on or before the census day of the first unit you want the loan to cover.
6.    Start studying. During your course you’ll confirm you’re still studying via short progression forms (about every 4 months) —completing them keeps your loan active. Before each census day you’ll get a Fee Notice showing exactly what you’re being charged, and within 28 days after each census day, a Commonwealth Assistance Notice confirming your loan amount and debt. If anything in a notice is wrong, you have the right to have it corrected.

Course Breakdown
6 Subjects
Subject 1: Operating Systems and Virtualisation
What You'll Learn:
Work confidently across Linux and Windows operating systems using both graphical interfaces and command-line tools
Create, configure and manage virtual machines using industry-standard virtualisation technologies
Launch and administer cloud-based virtual servers using AWS EC2
Configure operating system users, permissions, storage, services and network settings
Use remote administration tools such as SSH and Remote Desktop to manage systems securely
Troubleshoot operating system, resource and virtual machine performance issues in real cloud environments
Subject 2: Cloud Networking
What You'll Learn:
Understand how cloud traffic moves across the TCP/IP and OSI networking models
Build secure AWS networks using VPCs, public and private subnets, route tables and internet gateways
Control network access using security groups, network access control lists and firewall rules
Configure DNS records, including A, CNAME, MX and TXT records, to connect domains with cloud services
Diagnose cloud networking issues using traffic analysis, connectivity testing and monitoring tools
Establish secure private connectivity using VPNs, NAT gateways and encrypted network connections
Subject 3: Cloud Architecture
What You'll Learn:
Design scalable, secure and highly available cloud environments using AWS architecture principles
Select the right cloud services for computing, storage, databases, networking and application delivery
Build serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway and DynamoDB
Design reliable systems across multiple availability zones to reduce downtime and service disruption
Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to security, reliability, performance, cost and operations
Create cloud architecture diagrams and technical solutions that respond to real business requirements
Subject 4: Webscale and Hosting
What You'll Learn:
Deploy and host live websites and applications in production-ready cloud environments
Package applications using Docker, store container images in ECR and deploy them through ECS and Fargate
Configure domains, DNS, SSL certificates and HTTPS for secure public application access
Scale applications using load balancing, caching and Auto Scaling technologies
Improve global website performance using Cloudflare CDN, caching rules and traffic optimisation
Manage application deployments, hosting environments and updates using repeatable industry workflows
Subject 5: Privacy and Cyber Security
What You'll Learn:
Secure cloud environments using IAM users, groups, roles and least-privilege access policies
Protect cloud data using encryption at rest, encryption in transit and secure key management
Configure secure EC2 instances, S3 storage, networks and application access controls
Defend cloud applications using firewalls, web application protection and DDoS mitigation services
Record and review activity using CloudTrail, access logs and security monitoring tools
Apply Australian privacy, cyber security and data protection requirements to cloud business environments
Subject 6: Cloud Operations
What You'll Learn:
Monitor cloud infrastructure using CloudWatch metrics, logs, alarms and operational dashboards
Troubleshoot application, server, networking and cloud service issues using real diagnostic data
Configure automated scaling to maintain performance as application demand changes
Manage cloud budgets, billing alerts, resource usage and cost optimisation strategies
Implement backups, recovery procedures and disaster recovery plans for critical cloud systems
Maintain reliable cloud environments using documentation, operational procedures and continuous improvement practices
Cloud Computing Course FAQ's
What are the course subjects?

S01: Operating Systems and Virtualisation
S02: Cloud Networking
S03: Cloud Architecture
S04: Webscale and Hosting
S05: Privacy and Cyber Security
S06: Cloud Operation

What are the units?

We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient  and meaningful. The elective units have been set for you to fit the Cloud Engineering & Architecture Specialisation.

CORE UNITS

BSBCRT512
Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401
Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

ELECTIVE UNITS
ICTWEB513
Build dynamic websites
ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB520
Develop complex cascading style sheets
ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites
ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs
ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
ICTWEB522 Develop website information architecture
ICTWEB525 Implement quality assurance process for websites
ICTWEB514 Create dynamic web pages
ICTICT527 Develop and maintain blockchain solutions
ICTAII401 Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
ICTAII501 Automate work tasks using machine learning
ICTAII502 Train and evaluate machine learning models
ICTAII503 Build natural language processing models and pipelines

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

On completion of the course, you will have practical skills in cloud infrastructure, virtualisation, networking, hosting, cyber security and cloud operations. These skills can support pathways into roles such as Cloud Support Technician, Cloud Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Technician, Infrastructure Support Officer or Junior Cloud Architect.

Cloud computing skills are used across almost every industry, including:

Finance & Insurance: supporting secure cloud environments, online banking systems, data storage and business continuity solutions.

Healthcare: maintaining cloud-based patient systems, telehealth platforms, secure data environments and digital health services.

Retail & E-Commerce: supporting online stores, payment systems, customer databases and scalable web hosting infrastructure.

Education: managing cloud-based learning platforms, student systems, virtual classrooms and digital collaboration tools.

Government: supporting secure cloud infrastructure, digital public services, data management and information security.

Technology & Software: deploying applications, managing virtual environments, supporting web hosting and maintaining cloud-based systems.

Telecommunications: assisting with cloud networking, infrastructure monitoring, data services and large-scale system operations.

Media & Entertainment: supporting streaming platforms, digital content storage, online services and high-traffic applications.

Manufacturing & Logistics: maintaining cloud-based inventory systems, supply chain platforms, connected devices and operational data.

Cyber Security: protecting cloud environments, managing access controls, monitoring systems and supporting privacy and compliance requirements.

Are there any entry requirements?

There are no prior qualifications required before entering this Diploma.

As part of assessing your suitability to study the course, the College will be required to assess your LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills), academic suitability and study load capacity. The College reserves the right to cancel an enrolment application if the suitability requirements are not achieved.

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