Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and System Administration)

Program Overview

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Diploma of Information Technology

Course Overview

Advance your IT career with this high-level course and learn specialist skills in networking, system administration, and virtualisation.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is strong future job growth predicted for computer network professionals. This large occupation is expected to create around 17,000 job openings over the next five years.

In this specialisation, you will learn how to install and manage complex IT networks, configure and manage virtual computing environments, and manage network security. You will also develop the skills required to install an enterprise virtual computing environment.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a variety of roles in the IT industry, such as network administrator, web developer, or computer programmer. It will also give you the foundation skills needed to undertake further studies in your field.

What Can I Do?

• IT Technical Support
• Network Engineer
• Network Administrator
• IT System Administrator

Course Outcome

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and System Administration)

Innovative Teaching Staff

Our courses are delivered by passionate industry experts with years of experience in the IT sector. Our teachers understand the technical aspect of the job and are ahead of the game in innovation and development, preparing you for the next big thing in the industry.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 14 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• UNIT CODE: BSBCRT512
  • UNIT NAME: Originate and develop concepts
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.
• UNIT CODE: BSBXCS402
  • UNIT NAME: Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area.
• UNIT CODE: BSBXTW401
  • UNIT NAME: Lead and facilitate a team
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.
• UNIT CODE: ICTICT517
  • UNIT NAME: Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.
• UNIT CODE: ICTICT532
  • UNIT NAME: Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
• UNIT CODE: ICTSAS527
  • UNIT NAME: Manage client problems
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.

Elective Units

• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK529
  • UNIT NAME: Install and manage complex ICT networks
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK536
  • UNIT NAME: Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the deployment and administration of enterprise communication solutions.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK539
  • UNIT NAME: Design and implement integrated server solutions
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and implement network authentication models that allow users to log in using the same user credentials between multiple operating system platforms and that provides a secure method of file sharing on a single, shared network.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK540
  • UNIT NAME: Design, build and test network servers
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test servers in complex network environments.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK546
  • UNIT NAME: Manage network security
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK553
  • UNIT NAME: Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies, with the goal of providing a more sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK554
  • UNIT NAME: Manage enterprise virtual computing environments
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage virtualisation technologies, with the goal of enhancing sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environments.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK557
  • UNIT NAME: Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments and to provide a more efficient and reliable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK559
  • UNIT NAME: Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies to implement and enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
• UNIT CODE: ICTNWK615
  • UNIT NAME: Design and configure desktop virtualisation
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, and configure, the desktop virtualisation technologies needed to support an enterprise virtualisation business solution.
• UNIT CODE: ICTPMG505
  • UNIT NAME: Manage ICT projects
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the initiation, implementation and completion of reasonably complex Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects incorporating scope, risk control, cyber security and financial factors.
• UNIT CODE: ICTSAS512
  • UNIT NAME: Review and manage delivery of maintenance services
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review and manage the delivery of maintenance services.
• UNIT CODE: ICTSAS518
  • UNIT NAME: Install and upgrade operating systems
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain, install new and upgrade existing operating systems (OS) in a medium to large organisation.
• UNIT CODE: ICTSAS524
  • UNIT NAME: Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement an incident response plan.

Ways to Study

• On campus
• TAFE at School
• International

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment
• VET Student Loan - $18,838 cap
• International student payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection Criteria

• Domestic and International students:
  • A Certificate III level qualification from the ICT Information and Communication Technology Training Package
  • Industry Certifications in the field of the Diploma you are applying for
  • Prior Information Technology experience or technical background relevant to the Diploma
• International students:
  • English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
  • Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent)

Resources Required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader
• 1TB SSD portable external drive
• Computer with minimum 16GB of RAM, i7 processor or equivalent, with the capability of running Virtual Machines (when working at home)

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments
• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.