ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Cloud Engineering & Cloud Architecture)

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 (Cloud Engineering & Cloud Architecture) is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a cloud computing course where you'll develop practical skills in designing, building and managing cloud-based systems for real-world business applications. You'll work hands-on in AWS, from virtual servers, private networks and storage (EC2, VPC and S3) to serverless applications, containers and identity and access management, then learn to monitor, secure and optimise cloud environments.

QLD Government Subsidy and No Up-front Fees

For eligible students the usual course fee of $5230 will be reduced to either $1,500 (Non-Concession) or $381 (Concession) as a course co-contribution fee. The remaining fees will be subsidised by the QLD State Government under the Career Boost Program.

Eligible students can pay no fees upfront by deferring the payment to a VET Student Loan. This means the remaining $1500 or $381 can be deferred and paid out of your take home salary once you meet the income threshold. See below for more information. Course fees paid direct are done so on a monthly cycle.

Non-Subsidised Full Fee: $5230
Non-Concession Subsidised Fee: $1500
Concession Subsidised Fee: $381

Click here to see if you're eligible.
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‍The Queensland Government has subsidised the cloud course fee through its Skills Assure program. Eligible Queensland students may enrol in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology through the Career Boost Program. See below for eligibility and funding details.

Download the QLD Cloud course fact sheet (PDF)

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.

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

Delivery

100% online

Study Type

Course Coach

Optional Classes

Online Lectures

Enrolment Period End

31st October 2026

Nationally Accredited Qualification

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Fee and Payment Options

Government Subsidy

Eligible for a Government Subsidy. Your state government may subsidise your course fees to support your upskilling and career advancement. Check your eligibility on this page or speak to the team.

No Upfront Payment – Pay by VSL

Defer your fees to a VET Student Loan and pay the course fees as a repayable loan to the Commonwealth out of your wage once you reach the repayment threshold. Available for eligible students only.

Payment Plan – Fee for Service

Want to pay your fees directly? EQC Institute offers a payment plan, so you only pay as you go for the education you're enrolled in. Study, progress and succeed.

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Queensland Government Subsidy

EQC Institute is an approved Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) under the Queensland Government’s Career Boost program. If you are a Queensland resident, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or other approved category of person, you may be eligible for a subsidised place under the Queensland Government Career Boost program.

What is Career Boost?
Career Boost is designed to do exactly that – give your career a boost. Career Boost aims to take your career to the next level, enabling you to grow and apply your skills to existing or new job roles and to support productivity growth and workplace innovation. EQC offers a General Training pathway for Career Boost student participants. You can access this funding once– for a qualification of your choice and if eligible up to two subsidised skill sets.

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Subsidised Course Fees

Eligible students will pay a maximum $1500 (Non-Concession) or $381 (Concession) in course fees enrolling in 2026.
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‍Click here to see if you're eligible.
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The Queensland Government subsidises eligible course fees through the Skills Assure program. Eligible Queensland students may enrol in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology through the Career Boost Program.

Eligibility Requirements‍
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Eligible Students must meet the following criteria:
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i. All EQC students must be at least 18 years old at enrolment, for online and on-campus study. No under-18 enrolments are accepted;
ii. Not be a school student;
iii. Be a permanent Queensland resident;
iv. Be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
v. Not already have a Certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications, do not count).
vi. Not be enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred (foundation skills qualifications and self-funded/fee-for-service qualifications do not affect eligibility).

Concession Eligibility

To be eligible for a concession, you will need to show one of the following:
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You hold a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law
You are the partner or dependent of a person who is entitled to concessions under a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card
You identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
You have a disability
You are from a non-English speaking background
You are an adult prisoner

Fees & Co-contributions

The Queensland Government contracts approved providers to deliver education and training in key priority areas to Queenslanders. EQC Institute’s ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is an approved course and EQC Institute is an approved provider within the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) network.

What Subsidised Fees Apply?

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.The Queensland Government makes it compulsory for education providers in the Career Boost program in the Diploma of IT, to charge a student fee, which is called the “Co-contribution fee”. This means that all RTOs offering that program under the SAS program, must charge a Co-contribution fee. The Government requires a Co-contribution fee because the increased benefits of advanced-level training, such as improved job opportunities and higher earning potential. The fee represents total costs to the student for the qualification, including materials costs. You will not be charged more for tuition or materials. You could be charged for ad hoc administrative matters requested by you, such as re-issue of a parchment (certificate). That sort of fee is set out in our Administrative Fees Schedule. However, all of your learning materials and tuition are covered by your Co-contribution fee.
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Queensland

Studying cloud computing in Brisbane and the Gold Coast

Looking for a cloud computing course in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast? This one is 100% online. You work with a course coach, can join optional online lectures and fit study around your job or family, and you don't need any earlier qualification to enrol.

Career Boost, in plain English

From 1 July 2025, the Queensland Government replaced Higher Level Skills with Career Boost. If you heard about a subsidised diploma under the old name, Career Boost is the program that funds it now.

The Government pays most of the cost. The full fee is $5,230. Eligible students pay a co-contribution of $1,500, or $381 with a concession.
EQC is an approved provider. Career Boost training is delivered by government-contracted providers called Skills Assure Suppliers. EQC is one of them.
Check your past study first. If you completed a Certificate IV or higher in the last 10 years, you can't use Career Boost for this course.
You need to live in Queensland. Career Boost is for permanent Queensland residents.
Nothing to pay up front. Eligible students can defer the co-contribution with a VET Student Loan.

Study from anywhere in Queensland

The course is 100% online, so you get the same course coach, online lectures and support whether you're in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast or in regional Queensland.

You need to be at least 18 years old to enrol with EQC.

Visit EQC in Fortitude Valley or Southport

The course runs online, and you can still talk to our team in person before you enrol. Contact us first to book a time.

EQC Brisbane: Level 3, 266 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, about 100 m from Fortitude Valley station.
EQC Gold Coast: 56–58 Nerang Street, Southport QLD 4215.

EQC Brisbane campus ›EQC Gold Coast campus ›

Other courses in Queensland

The same Career Boost subsidy applies across our Diploma of Information Technology specialisations.

Cyber security course Queensland ›Coding course Queensland ›All courses ›

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Eligibility Requirements‍
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To access a VET Student Loan for this course, you must:
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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 International Baccalaureate Diploma, an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification delivered in English, or by achieving ACSF Exit Level 3 in both reading and numeracy in our approved assessment (full details in our VET Student Loans Student Entry Procedure on the Policies & Procedures page);
iii. Hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI);
iv. Have HELP balance remaining;

VSL Fee Periods and Census Dates 2026

The Essentials
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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. Until it’s repaid, your debt may reduce your take-home pay and your borrowing capacity.You may wish to seek independent financial advice before applying.
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $5230. The maximum VET Student Loan available is capped at $19,290. If your tuition fees exceed the loan cap, the difference is a gap fee payable to EQC — we can discuss a payment plan for gap fees.
This one only applies to non-state-funded courses - A loan fee of 20% applies to the loan amount for students who are not eligible for an exemption, meaning your total VETSL debt can be up to 120% of the amount borrowed.
The loan cannot be more than your remaining HELP balance — you can check yours at myhelpbalance.gov.au

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 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. Our friendly team will assist you to determine your eligibility and complete your enrolment as simply as possible.
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VSL Enrolment Steps

From here to enrolled — your six steps
1. Check your eligibility — the criteria above, plus our entry requirements in the VET Student Loans Student Entry Procedure on our Policies & Procedures page.
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.