ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Cyber Security & Cloud Engineering)

EQC Institute offers accredited Cyber Security courses online for students in Melbourne and across Victoria, where you will learn the practical art of Cyber Security and real world tools such as Social Engineering, Phishing, Scams, Hacking, Pen Testing and more.

Course Description

The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Cloud Engineering) 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.

Course Fee and VET Student Loans

The course fee for this online diploma is $5,230 (fee for service). Eligible students can pay no fees upfront by deferring the payment to a VET Student Loan. This means the course fee 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.

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Some of the Tools You'll Learn

Course Subjects

S01: Fundamentals of Cyber Security
S02: Cyber Security Application
S03: Cloud Security (Cloud Computing & Security)
S04: Network Security & Hardware
S05: Cyber Investigations
S06: Cyber Security Business Application

Core Topics

Introduction to the Cyber Security Industry: You’ll gain core and invaluable skills in navigating the cyber security field, acquiring knowledge of professional roles, industry benchmarks, and cutting-edge trends to launch your career.
Mind of the Criminal: You’ll learn to think like a cyber criminal, studying their strategies and motivations to predict attacks, enhance protections, and outwit digital adversaries.
Phishing: You’ll gain key skills in the art of detecting phishing attempts, learning to scrutinise suspicious emails, secure user credentials, and deploy anti-phishing measures to shield organisations.
Social Engineering: You’ll hone skills to counter manipulative ploys like pretexting, developing techniques to identify psychological tricks, craft training programs, and bolster human defences.
Cyber Security Tools: Practically learn Cloudflare, AWS, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, Virtual Machines, Nessus, NMap and more.
Penetration Testing: You’ll study ethical hacking, learning to simulate cyber attacks, uncover system vulnerabilities, and propose robust defences to strengthen security.
Firewalls & DDoS: You’ll gain skills in firewall management, developing skills to configure traffic filters, block unauthorised access, and monitor threats dynamically.
VPN (Virtual Private Networks): You’ll learn to deploy secure VPNs, acquiring techniques to encrypt data flows, protect remote connections, and ensure network confidentiality.
Malware Prevention: You’ll learn how to check if your computer has malware and then how to remove and protect against it.
Hardware and Wifi: Learn how to set up a basic Wifi system and about Cyber Security Hardware like servers and networking tools.
Feasibility Reports: You’ll develop analytical skills to evaluate security solutions, learning to assess risks, estimate costs, and draft strategic reports for decision-making.

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

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EQC Institute of Technology is a Government Accredited, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering Formal Qualifications in Technology, Cyber Security, AI Programming and Cloud Engineering.
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RTO Number 45758 | CRICOS #03952E

Real Cyber Security Industry Demand

3700+

Active job listings Australia wide according to SEEK.com 28/6/2026 for "Cyber Security"

$95k-$115k

Average annual salary for an entry level Cyber Security role. Top level role annual salaries ranging up to $350k.

58%

Over half of Australian organisations report unfilled Cyber Security roles.
Source: e2 Cyber, 2026

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Victoria

Studying cyber security in Melbourne and Victoria

Looking for a cyber security course in Melbourne or regional Victoria? 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. Below is the detail for Victorian students: fees, the qualification and where to find us.

Course fee and payment options

Victorian students study this diploma at the national course fee of $5,230 (fee for service).

Nothing to pay up front. Eligible students can defer their fees with a VET Student Loan and repay it through the tax system once their income reaches the repayment threshold.
A 20% loan fee applies. On fee-for-service courses like this one, a 20% loan fee applies to the loan amount unless you're eligible for an exemption.
Or pay as you go. If you'd rather pay directly, course fees are paid on a monthly cycle.

What a diploma of cyber security means

Many people search for a diploma of cyber security. At EQC, that qualification is the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology with a Cyber Security & Cloud Engineering specialisation. It sits at level 5 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

The other common option is the Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC), which sits at AQF level 4. The AQF describes a Certificate IV as preparing you for skilled work. A Diploma prepares you for advanced skilled or paraprofessional work, using technical and theoretical knowledge together.

Check the stream. Not every Diploma of Information Technology has a cyber security specialisation. Some include cyber security as a few units inside a general stream.
Check the entry point. You can enrol in this Diploma without any earlier qualification, so there's no need to complete a Certificate IV first.

Other courses in Victoria

Coding course Melbourne ›
Cloud computing course Melbourne ›

Live in another state? Some states subsidise this diploma for eligible residents, including Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. In NSW it's also offered as a fee-free traineeship for eligible students.

See cyber security courses by state ›

Visit EQC Melbourne in Docklands

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 Melbourne: Unit 3–4, 425–427 Docklands Drive, Docklands, opposite The District shopping centre.
Getting there: serviced by tram, train and bus, and within easy reach of CityLink.

See the EQC Melbourne campus › or call 1800 338 883.

University Pathways

EQC Institute's ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology may be recognised for credit towards some university Bachelor programs. Each university assesses your application and decides the credit or entry it offers, so credit and Year 2 entry are not guaranteed. Click here for more information

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

Curtin
University

Credit towards eligible Bachelor programs may be available, subject to Curtin's assessment of your application.

Edith Cowan
University

Up to 1 year of credit (120 credit points) towards eligible Bachelor courses, subject to ECU's assessment of your application.

Griffith
University

Assessed case by case by Griffith University. We will support you with your application.

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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.

Course Breakdown

6 Subjects

Cyber Course FAQ's

What are the course subjects?

S01. Fundamentals of Cyber Security
S02. Cyber Security Application
S03. Cloud Security (Cloud Computing & Security)
S04. Network Security & Hardware
S05. Cyber Investigations
S06. Cyber Security Business Application
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*All components of this course focus on real-world contexts and practical client scenarios*

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.

CORE UNITS
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
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ELECTIVE UNITS
ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTCLD505 Implement cloud infrastructure with code
ICTCLD506 Implement virtual network in cloud environments
ICTCLD507 Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms
ICTCLD508 Manage infrastructure in cloud environments
ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
ICTICT427 Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet organisational needs
ICTCLD512 Respond to cloud security incidents
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
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What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

On completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Cloud Engineering), you will be equipped with a diverse set of highly sought-after skills. As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, every industry is urgently seeking professionals who can protect their systems, data, and people.

Industries hiring Cyber Security professionals right now:

Finance & Insurance: detecting fraudulent transactions, encrypting sensitive payment data, and enforcing enterprise-wide security policies
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Healthcare: protecting patient records, securing health wearable APIs, and conducting breach forensics investigations
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Retail & E-Commerce: implementing transaction authentication, defending against phishing attacks, and deploying anti-malware solutions
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Telecommunications: securing 5G infrastructure, applying cryptographic network protocols, and monitoring for intrusions across large-scale networks
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Manufacturing: locking down IoT device networks, implementing intrusion detection systems, and fortifying supply chain data pipelines
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Web & Software Development: conducting application vulnerability testing, performing security code audits, and patching exploitable weaknesses before deployment
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Data & Cloud Hosting: architecting secure cloud environments, executing penetration tests, and leading incident response when breaches occur
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Education: securing e-learning platforms, managing user access controls, and performing vulnerability assessments across institutional networks
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Gaming & Entertainment: hardening game servers against attacks, implementing robust authentication protocols, and monitoring platforms in real time
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Government & Defence: safeguarding critical national infrastructure, responding to state-level cyber threats, and enforcing compliance across sensitive systems

Are there any entry requirements?

There are no prior qualifications required before entering this Diploma.
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As part of assessing your suitability to study the course, the College will be required to assess your LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital literacy), academic suitability and study load capacity. The College reserves the right to cancel an enrolment application if the suitability requirements are not achieved.

Cyber Security Course Melbourne & Victoria

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Cyber Security & Cloud Engineering)