Diploma of Information Technology Networking

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National code: ICT50415 Diploma (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

In the Diploma of Information Technology Networking students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to install and manage networks either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team. Students will learn how to install and administer Linux and Microsoft operating systems. There is emphasis on virtualisation and network security. Students will explore new technologies related to the cloud and Internet of Things. They may also have the opportunity to undertake the Cisco Certified Network Associate program.

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Duration

1 year full-time on campus (after completing Certificate IV) or equivalent part-time.

Intakes

Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time (day)

VTAC course code

3400277074 (fee type determined by provider)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Information Technology Networking provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent information and communication technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration. Emphasis is placed on practical skills using a hands-on approach.

Areas of study include installation and administration of Linux, Microsoft operating systems, networking security, testing and project management. Students may also have the opportunity to study the information technology (IT) Essentials and CISCO CCNA programs.

The recommended pathway is to complete a Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking before enrolling in the Diploma.

Students choose between two specialised streams.

Cloud stream
This stream has been developed for students wishing to focus their studies on Systems Administration and Cloud Computing concepts. Students will undertake units in Network Security, Linux Administration, Microsoft Exchange and other services and the latest virtualisation technologies using hypervisors such as Hyper‐V (Microsoft) and vSphere (VMware) and the management of virtual infrastructure by making use of System Centre (Microsoft) and vcenter (VMware).

Network Design stream
This stream has been developed for students wishing to continue their CCNA curriculum and has a focus on network design and wireless systems. Students will undertake units in Network Security, Linux Administration, CCNA3 and 4 and the latest virtualisation technologies using hypervisors such as Hyper‐V (Microsoft) and vSphere (VMware) and the management of virtual infrastructure by making use of System Centre (Microsoft) and vcenter (VMware).

On successful completion, students can also apply for higher education courses in computing, network design and security, telecommunications and related areas.

Course structure

There are a total of 16 units, including five core units and 11 elective units.

Units of study

Core units

Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment (ICTICT418)
Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise (ICTICT511)
Install and manage complex ICT networks (ICTNWK529)

Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system (ICTSUS501)

Produce an ICT network architecture design (ICTTEN611)

Shared stream elective units
Plan, configure and test advanced server based security (ICTNWK602)
Manage system security (ICTNWK513)
Design and implement an integrated server solution (ICTNWK504)
Design, build and test a network server (ICTNWK505)
Manage ICT projects (ICTPMG501)
Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment (ICTNWK525)
Install an enterprise virtual computing environment (ICTNWK535)

Network Design stream elective units
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers (ICTNWK507)
Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network (ICTNWK506)
Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems (ICTNWK605)
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches (ICTNWK508)

Cloud stream elective units
Introduce cloud computing into business operations (BSBSMB412)
Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment (ICTNWK616)
Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions (ICTNWK501)

Identify and manage the implementation of current industry specific technologies (ICTICT514)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Customer support
Database support
Help desk professional
Help desk specialist
Network and system administrator
Network support technician
PC support technician
System and network security professional
System and network technician
Technical support - sustainability
User support technician

Pathways from this qualification include ICT advanced diploma or vocational graduate certificate qualifications, or other relevant higher education sector qualifications.

Aims and objectives

To provide students with the skills and knowledge in the installation and management of networks, and enable an individual to be effective in network management, either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team. The aim is also to enable students to gain the skills to continue to higher education courses.

Graduate skills

Graduates of this course will be expected to be able to work in roles such as network and system administrator, help desk professional, system and network technician, system and network security professional, and demonstrate:

the skills necessary for working in a networking team on a small-scale network
the communication and management skills required to manage small-scale projects successfully
knowledge of and experience in administrating a network
knowledge of and experience in hardware installation, maintenance and operation.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Information Technology Networking allows you to progress to this course	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Computer Science	4 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.

Please note: The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,150. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Estimated course fees for 2018*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$14,990	$10,000
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	$4,840	Fully Covered

Estimated course fees for 2018*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan

$14,990

$10,000

You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan

$4,840

Fully Covered

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Indicative nominal course hours: 1,100.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

The preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include after achieving the Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking (ICT40415), or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICT40415, or with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior network support roles, including administrator, operations analyst, technician, operations or support coordinator/technician.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.

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