Computing - Networking Technologies (Learn and Work) draft

Program Overview

This three-year program combines theoretical knowledge with extensive work placements to prepare students for careers as Network Technicians. Students gain practical skills in computer infrastructure, networking, system administration, and security, earning industry-recognized certifications along the way. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for year three of a Bachelor of Science in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year One
• Business Communications (Mandatory)
• Computer Systems Infrastructure (Mandatory)
• Routing and Switching Essentials (Mandatory)
• System Administration (Mandatory)
• Year Two
• Semester 1
• Applied Learning in the Workplace (Mandatory)
• Scaling and Connecting Networks (Mandatory)
• Semester 2
• Network Security (Mandatory)
• Virtualisation Technologies (Mandatory)
• Server Administration (Mandatory)
• Mathematics for Computing (Mandatory)
• Year Three
• Work Based Learning & Project (Mandatory)

Careers:

• Network Technician working in industries such as:
• Networking
• Data Centers
• Cloud-Based Disciplines
• Cyber Security
• Graduate Employers:
• Eir
• Vodafone
• Citrix
• Cisco
• Liberty IT
• Equinix
• Microsoft

Other:

• Industry Certified Awards:
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Security+
• Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Expert Server Infrastructure (MCSE)
• VMWare Certified Associate – Cloud (VCA-Cloud)
• Work Placement:
• Students spend 7 months each year on placement with a company 4 days per week, returning to university 1 day per week during term time.
• Students are paid while on placement.
• Progression:
• On successful completion, students are eligible for Year 3 of TU765 Bachelor of Science in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security.