Diploma of Information Technology Networking
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).
Intakes
Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course code
- 3400277074 (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Diploma of Information Technology Networking is all about preparing the students for future exciting opportunities and challenges that comes with technological advancements. The emphasis is placed on practical skills using a hands-on approach in areas of Network Administration (both physical and virtual infrastructure), Virtualization, Internet of Things, and Network Security. We also have Vendor qualifications such as CISCO and CCNA.
Relevant industry skills:
We ensure our graduates leave Swinburne with the skills that are industry current and relevant. Our Certificate and Diploma offer graduates a deep and broad skill set that includes but not limited to the following:
- Network Design and Security: Key areas include: Host hardening, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, risk assessment and control measures, encryption, access control, VPNs, centralized authentication and Authorization.
- Advanced Server administration (Microsoft and Linux Operating Environment).
- Virtualization, Cloud and Intro to the Software Defined Data Centre and Software Defined Networks
- Intro to Internet of Things (IoT)
- CISCO CCNA Curriculum
- Project Management and client related skills.
The recommended pathway is to complete a Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking before enrolling in the Diploma.
Course technologies:
Our Graduates are exposed to wide variety of technologies originating from leading vendors such as Microsoft, VMware, CISCO and Variants of Linux such as CentOS, Ubuntu and Kali Linux.
In delivering these technologies the key focus is on:
- Microsoft Server: Active Directory, Group Policy management, DNS, DHCP, Nano Server and its management etc.
- Linux Server: Administration and usage in security auditing and penetration testing
- CISCO Routing, Switching, VLANs, IPV4/IPV6, LAN and WAN design and Troubleshooting
- wireless design and Configuration using state of arts technologies and centralized controllers
- virtualization and cloud; building and management of virtual infrastructure including building & managing private cloud using leading vendors products such as VMware VSphere and vCenter, Microsoft Hyper V and System Centre. Cloud related services, privacy, security, storages etc.
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)
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)
Elective units
Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions (ICTNWK501)
Design and implement an integrated server solution (ICTNWK504)
Design, build and test a network server (ICTNWK505)
Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network (ICTNWK506)
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers (ICTNWK507)
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks (ICTNWK509)
Manage system security (ICTNWK513)
Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment (ICTNWK525)
Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment (ICTNWK527)
Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security (ICTNWK602)
Plan a wireless mesh network (ICTTEN517)
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.
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 $10,342. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Information Technology NetworkingEstimated course fees for 2019* |
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| 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 | $17,380 | $10,300 |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $7,038 | 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.
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: 1,090.
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 2019 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.
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.
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.
Find out more
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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
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