ICT50220 is the nationally recognised Diploma behind database and systems administrators, and ict security specialists work. It has been the current version on the national register since 2021, when it replaced ICT50120 and ICT51115 and ICT51015. About 529 database and systems administrators, and ict security specialists jobs were advertised in June 2026, down 13% on a year earlier.
Register data synced 19 Sept 2026 from training.gov.au
Online job ads · June 2026
529last month
Database and systems administrators, and ict security specialists roles advertised across Australia
Down on a year earlier
Long-term outlook
Mixed
Two structural signals up; current job ads down
Register status
Current
Replaced ICT50120, ICT51115, ICT51015 in 2021
Enrolments
Falling
Down 6.5% in a year
Funding status
Verification pending
Checked against official state program lists
The short answer
The signals behind the Diploma of Information Technology are mixed, and both sides are worth weighing. Database and systems administrators, and ict security specialistses are in national shortage and employment is projected to grow through 2035. Job ads in June 2026 were down 13% on a year earlier and enrolments are falling. These are official statistics, not a promise about your result.
Jobs and Skills Australia
Is the work there?
Employers are posting fewer database and systems administrators, and ict security specialists jobs than a year ago. About 529 database and systems administrators, and ict security specialists jobs were advertised online in June 2026, down 13% on a year earlier. Over the last 12 months there were about 6,700 job ads, while 11,515 people were training in the qualification nationally (2025). Ads show the market. Enrolments show the pipeline. Neither is a job promise.
Jobs and Skills Australia, Internet Vacancy Index · latest month June 2026 · ANZSCO 2621
Combined monthly online job ads across Database And Systems Administrators, And Ict Security Specialists, to June 2026
Official shortage list
Australia's official shortage list rates cyber governance risk and compliance specialists, cyber security architects and cyber security operations coordinators as in shortage. The 2025 Occupation Shortage List rates Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist, Cyber Security Architect and Cyber Security Operations Coordinator as in national shortage; Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist and Cyber Security Analyst as not in shortage.
Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List · 2025 assessment
Ten year outlook
Database and systems administrators, and ict security specialists jobs are projected to keep growing strongly. Jobs and Skills Australia projections put these occupations at 68,857 workers in May 2025, 78,506 by May 2030 (up 14%) and 85,411 by May 2035 (up 24%).
68,857
workers, May 2025
78,506
workers, May 2030
85,411
workers, May 2035
Jobs and Skills Australia employment projections · May 2025 to May 2035
Occupation mapping by Get Course, shown with ANZSCO codes so it can be checked.
NCVER Student Outcomes
How graduates do
Diploma of Information Technology graduates do worse than is typical at Diploma level. In the 2025 NCVER Student Outcomes survey, 85% were employed or in further study after training. The typical Diploma result is 92%, across 34 qualifications. Median income after training was $55,700, against $63,250 typical. 79.7% were satisfied with the training, against 89% typical. Income here is the survey median about six months after training. It includes part-time work, so it is not the full-time award rate.
85%
employed or in further study after training (2025)
typical 92% across 34 Diplomas
$55,700
median income after training (2025)
typical $63,250 across 26 Diplomas
79.7%
satisfied with the training (2025)
typical 89% across 34 Diplomas
Level benchmarks are medians computed by Get Course across all Diplomas in the same collection, not official NCVER benchmarks.
NCVER Student Outcomes · 2025 survey
NCVER Total VET Activity
Who is training
Fewer people are enrolling in the Diploma of Information Technology than a year ago. Across Australia, 12,315 people enrolled in 2024. In 2025 it was 11,515, down 6.5% in a year. National data for ICT50220 starts in 2021.
2019
not yet introduced
2020
not yet introduced
1,600
2021
7,310
2022
12,715
2023
12,315
2024
11,515
2025
NCVER Total VET Activity · 2025 collection
training.gov.au · Australian Qualifications Framework
What does studying it involve?
The register and the national framework set some of this. Providers set the rest.
How long it takes
A Diploma is typically 1 to 2 years of full-time study under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Providers set the exact length and pace. Live courses on Get Course run from 72 to 78 weeks of delivery.
Delivery
Providers set the delivery mode.
Credit for experience
Recognition of prior learning applies to ICT50220 like any qualification on the national register: an approved provider assesses your evidence against each unit.
training.gov.au national register; Australian Qualifications Framework.
State subsidised training lists
What does it cost, and who funds it?
State funding for ICT50220 is being verified against official program lists.
Eligibility and student contributions vary by program and provider. The official state listing is the source of truth. In a subsidised place the government pays most of the tuition and you pay a co-contribution set by the program and provider.
Official state subsidised training program lists, verified per state. Full-fee prices will appear here as partner courses are listed.
training.gov.au · unit packaging
What is in the qualification
The register lists 6 core units for the Diploma of Information Technology, plus 213 elective options.
BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527Manage client problems
View the 213 elective options
BSBPMG532Manage project quality
BSBPMG536Manage project risk
BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
BSBPMG539Manage project governance
CUADIG512Design digital applications
CUADIG513Design e-learning resources
CUADIG517Design digital simulations
CUAPHI524Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
CUAPOS411Edit digital content for fast turnaround
CUASOU417Edit sound
CUASOU504Produce sound recordings
ICTAII401Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
ICTAII501Automate work tasks using machine learning
ICTAII502Train and evaluate machine learning models
ICTAII503Build natural language processing models and pipelines
ICTAUT501Manage robotic process automation
ICTCLD501Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
ICTCLD502Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD503Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
ICTCLD504Improve cloud-based infrastructure
ICTCLD505Implement cloud infrastructure with code
ICTCLD506Implement virtual network in cloud environments
ICTCLD507Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms
ICTCLD508Manage infrastructure in cloud environments
ICTCLD509Manage cloud identity and access
ICTCLD510Manage cloud threat detection systems
ICTCLD511Protect cloud infrastructure and data
ICTCLD512Respond to cloud security incidents
ICTCLD513Develop cloud-based microservices architecture using containers
ICTCLD514Create and test cloud-based serverless applications
ICTCLD515Build and deploy cloud-based applications using CI and CD pipelines
ICTCMP502Conduct radio communications site audits
ICTCYS407Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTCYS610Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS613Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTDAT501Gather, analyse and verify data from different source inputs
ICTDAT502Conduct significance tests
ICTDAT503Use unsupervised learning for clustering
ICTDBS503Create a data warehouse
ICTDBS505Monitor and improve knowledge management systems
ICTDBS506Design databases
ICTDBS507Integrate databases with websites
ICTDMT407Incorporate video assets into media presentations
ICTGAM423Apply artificial intelligence in game development
ICTGAM532Create design concepts for digital games and 3-D media
ICTGAM533Create complex 3-D interactive games
ICTGAM534Manage interactive media productions
ICTGAM535Develop complex 3-D software for games and interactive media
ICTGAM536Design interactive 3-D applications for scientific and mathematical modelling
ICTGAM537Prepare games for different platforms and delivery modes
ICTGAM538Manage testing of games and interactive media
ICTGAM539Create and implement designs for 3-D games environments
ICTGAM540Design and create models for 3-D and digital effects environments
ICTGAM541Design and create advanced particles, fluids and bodies for 3-D digital effects
ICTGAM542Animate 3-D characters for digital games
ICTGAM543Produce digital animation sequences
ICTGAM544Animate physical attributes of models and elements
ICTGAM545Manage technical art and rigging in 3-D animations
ICTGAM546Create and combine 3-D digital games and components
ICTGAM547Create interactive 3-D environments for digital games
ICTGAM548Complete digital editing for 3-D and digital effects environments
ICTGAM549Collaborate in design of 3-D game levels and environments
ICTGAM550Integrate multiple data sources into interactive 3-D environments
ICTGAM551Apply digital texturing for the 3-D environment in digital games
ICTGAM552Create complex 3-D characters for games
ICTGAM553Integrate database with online games
ICTGAM554Create games for mobile devices
ICTGAM555Analyse business opportunities in the digital games environments
ICTGAM556Develop and implement physics in 3-D digital games
ICTGAM557Complete compositing to create elements for 3-D and digital effects environments
ICTICT433Build graphical user interfaces
ICTICT435Create technical documentation
ICTICT443Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
ICTICT518Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
ICTICT519Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
ICTICT520Confirm transition strategy for new systems
ICTICT521Select new technology supported business model
ICTICT523Gather data to identify business requirements
ICTICT524Determine ICT strategies and solutions for organisations
ICTICT525Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies
ICTICT526Verify client business requirements
ICTICT527Develop and maintain blockchain solutions
ICTICT528Deploy smart contracts
ICTICT529Organise and lead agile projects
ICTICT530Design user experience solutions
ICTICT531Test network using virtual instruments
ICTICT533Conduct quality audit of IT system design specifications
ICTIOT501Install IoT devices and networks
ICTIOT502Program IoT devices
ICTIOT503Design and test IoT devices and networks
ICTNPL413Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry
ICTNWK423Manage network and data integrity
ICTNWK529Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTNWK536Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
ICTNWK537Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK538Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK539Design and implement integrated server solutions
ICTNWK540Design, build and test network servers
ICTNWK541Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
ICTNWK542Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICTNWK543Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICTNWK544Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTNWK545Develop, implement and evaluate systems and applications security
ICTNWK546Manage network security
ICTNWK547Manage system security on operational systems
ICTNWK548Model preferred system solutions
ICTNWK549Design ICT security frameworks
ICTNWK550Design ICT system security controls
ICTNWK551Build decks using wireless markup language
ICTNWK552Install and configure network access storage devices
Get Course maps ICT50220 to its occupations using the register’s own outcome wording, shown with ANZSCO codes (here, 2621) so the mapping can be checked. Job advertisement counts come from the Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index and count online ads, not vacancies filled. Enrolment counts come from NCVER Total VET Activity and count people in training, not completions. Outcome benchmarks marked “typical” are medians computed by Get Course across all Diplomas in the same NCVER collection; they are derived figures, not official NCVER benchmarks. Funding rows appear only after verification against the official state program list. Source vintages: register training.gov.au, synced 15 September 2026; employment projections May 2025 to May 2035 release; NCVER Student Outcomes survey 2025 survey; Occupation Shortage List 2025 assessment; NCVER Total VET Activity 2025 collection; Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index latest month June 2026; register synced 19 Sept 2026. Page last updated 20 Sept 2026.
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