Course details
This course has been designed to build your Information Technology knowledge and skills in the area of computer systems administration and network technologies for a medium to large business environment.
You will be well suited to this course if you are interested in networking, routing and switching principles, computer operating systems, computer hardware, database development, cloud and virtualisation technologies, IT system and network security, IT services support, IT projects and IT systems administration.
You may wish to commence studies at the Certificate IV in Information Technology or the Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology to ensure you have the underpinning knowledge and skills for Diploma level study.
If you have already completed a Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology or a Certificate IV in Information Technology, or have demonstrated IT systems administration and networking skills you would be well suited to this qualification.
- Industry Affiliations
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Information Industry Association
- Cisco Networking Academy
- Citrix IT Academy
- Comptia Authorised Academy
- EMC Academic Alliance
- Linux Professional Institute
- Microsoft IT Academy
- NDG National Development Group
- NetApp
- Oracle Academy
- VMware IT Academy
What employment opportunities will I have?
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to administer a variety of networked computer systems as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a IT Services team. The qualification has a strong information technology base of core units. The selected elective units offer students the opportunity to learn the latest virtualisation technologies, develop key understanding and skills in implementing sustainability practices in a business environment, and refine their skills in the final stage of their course by working with an IT team on a workplace project.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Network administrator
- IT administrator
- IT operations administrator
- Network services administrator
- Network support coordinator
- Network operations analyst
- Network security coordinator
- Network e-business coordinator
- Internet/intranet systems administrator
- Systems administrator.
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 ICT fields at Diploma level. The qualification has a strong core ICT 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 Advanced Diploma and Degree levels.
How will I be selected for this course?
- VTAC - Assessment of Application
- Direct entry - Interview
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Online assessment
Course Location
About Boxhill Insitute
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