Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology

Course details

This computer systems engineering course is designed to give you advanced skills in managing computers and computer networks.

You will develop practical skills in computer maintenance, operating systems, network configuration and maintenance, interface design and internet working technologies.

You will learn how to develop complex testing and evaluation features and diagnose faults in advanced systems.

You will also learn how to provide technical leadership in the workplace and gain training in the following vendor certifications; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO), Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND), Wireless LAN for Field Engineers and Cisco Call Manager. You will also study (Linux+, and Net+), Microsoft (Certified Professional (MCP) Systems Administrator (MCSA), VMware (VCP) and Linux Administration.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to coordinate and administer, as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team, the installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a range of networks, enterprise servers and systems, including internetworking, security and e-business solutions.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• network administrator or coordinator
• network engineer
• enterprise systems administrator
• systems developer
• IT administrator or coordinator
• IT operations administrator or coordinator
• network services administrator or coordinator
• administrator or coordinator network support
• network operations analyst
• administrator or coordinator network security
• administrator or coordinator network e-business.
• Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of Computer Systems fields at diploma level. The qualification has a strong core Computer Systems base sharing the same core competencies as several other IT qualifications of the same level. Depending on the stream chosen, this qualification offers pathways into a number of IT qualifications at Associate Diploma and Degree levels.

Students who successfully complete an Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology and wish to progress into an Associate Degree in Computer Systems (Networking) or Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking) will receive credit for eight subjects or the equivalent of 1 years duration.

How will I be selected for this course?

• VTAC
• Direct entry will require submission of Application and interview

How will I be assessed?

• Oral presentation
• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Project work
• Examination or testing
• Online assessment

What will I study?

You will be required to complete 18 units (12 core units plus 6 elective units).

3 of the electives must be from electives listed below and the remaining units may be from the electives in this qualification or from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other training package or accredited course at diploma level or above.