Course Description

This course aims at making students highly competent and ready to work in a range of network design, administration and security entry-level positions.  It is designed to empower students with a sound knowledge of network design, administration and security, develop skills in network design and administration in a practical hands-on environment and thereby expose students to realistic network design and administration experiences using a practical environment.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this course the student would be awarded the Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) ICA50405 which is a nationally recognized qualification. This could help students gain entry into career paths or further education in the field of IT.

Mode & Method of Delivery

The method of delivery includes classroom based theory and practical training sessions. A simulated workplace environment is created through individual and group activities and practical tasks in both delivery and assessment where students will be facilitated to develop skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements for each competency unit and its elements.

Entry Requirements

• IELTS average score of 6.0 or higher
• Students must be of a minimum age of 18 years or older
• International students – overseas equivalent of High School Certificate
• Local Students – Australian High School Certificate (HSC) qualification or Certificate II in IT or higher level of qualification
• Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) ICA40405

 Pre-requisite

Foundation Units of Competence is a must prior to undertaking this course. Students who have not completed these units can undertake separate classes for these units and achieve required competency prior to commencing this course.

BSBCMN106A   Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B        Design organizational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B        Operate a Personal Computer

ICAU2005B        Operate Computer Hardware

ICAU2006B        Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B        Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B        Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B       Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B       Communicate in the workplace

Assessments

Assessments cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and skills with their practical application. All Assessments of units of competence will be conducted according to the Assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.

Assessments vary from unit to unit but generally consist of written tasks, projects, practical demonstrations, major projects that involve research and examinations.

Course Length & Fee

This course can be completed in 52 weeks (including holidays)

 Tuition Fee:                   $11,000

Overseas student Health cover/year

Single                             $374

Family                             $748

Admission                      $250

Resources                     $1200 (including laptop and course material)

Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence that they have the required skills and knowledge in the specific areas of competency through work /industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments in equivalent or higher qualification.

 Appropriate credit transfer may be granted to eligible students against each unit of competency on evidence to successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.

Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration and are advised to consult appropriate authorities/bodies for applicable criteria if they are planning further study or stay in Australia

Education Pathways

Successful completion of this course will qualify students to undertake Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (Network Security) ICA60208. Students may wish to pursue degree level qualifications and specialization.

Career Opportunities

Possible career pathways include Configuration Specialist, Enterprise Application Integration Consultant, E-Security Analyst/Manager, Integration Analyst, Integration Centre Specialist, Intranet Engineer, Middleware Integration Specialist or Network Engineer. A graduate from this diploma would progress quickly through the lower help-desk levels to a position providing advanced network support. After some industry experience they would be able to work in a team leader role in network design, analysis and management.

Units of Competence

In order to attain this qualification students are required to complete 31 units –8 core units and 6 specialist elective units, 4 elective units plus 13 Diploma pre-requisite units.

Students may apply for exemption for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency. Please refer details under Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers.

Pre-requisite units

ICAS3234B     Care for computer hardware

ICAT3025B     Run standard diagnostic tests

ICAI3101B     Install and manage network protocol

ICAS3024B    Provide basic system administration

ICAS3032B    Provide network systems administration

ICAS3034B    Determine and action network problems

ICAI3020B     Install and optimise operating system software

ICAS3120C    Configure and administer a network operating system

ICAD4217B    Create technical documentation

ICAI4029B     Install network hardware to a network

ICAI4030B     Install software to networked computer

ICAS4124B    Monitor and administer network security

ICAA4233B    Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies

Core units

ICAA5045C         Produce network architecture design

BSBPMG505A    Manage project quality

ICAA5056B         Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICAA5158B         Translate business needs into technical requirements

ICAI5098C          Install and manage complex networks

ICAI5100C          Build an internet infrastructure

ICAS5202B         Ensure privacy for users

PSPPM502B       Manage complex projects

Special elective units

ICAA5151B     Gather data to identify business requirements

ICAS5192B     Configure an internet gateway

ICAP5039B     Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise

ICAB5159C     Build a security shield for a network

ICAB5160C     Build and configure a server

ICAS5123C     Manage Network Security

Elective units

ICAA5140C     Design a server

ICAI5176C      Install & configure router

ICAA4233B     Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies