Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) Print

Course ID: (ICA50405)

This qualification provides students the skills and knowledge in high level LAN and WAN network design, installation and system management .Students also learn to work in specialist IT teams, managing complex projects for networks that support E‐business, websites and organisations.

Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) is made up of core, elective and prerequisite units. There are mandatory prerequisites for this qualification.

Requirements
CRICOS Code 062466G 
Entry Requirements Students must satisfy the following Age, English and Academic requirements:
  • Age: must be 18 years of age or over
  • English Proficiency Level: IELTS score of at least 5.5 or TOEFL score of at least 550
  • Academic Qualifications: Successful completion of Year 12 or its equivalent
Duration 52 weeks (4 terms)  
Learning & Assessment Strategy Group based face-to-face lectures and tutorials, hands on practical workshops and formative learning projects, Tutorial demonstration tasks and challenge tests, individual project tasks and exams 
Timetable 20 hours per week full time study
Possible Employment Opportunities This qualification means you are qualified to work as:
  • Networking Consultant /help desk
  • Configuration Specialist
  • Business Application Integration Administrator
  • E Security Manager
  • Integration Analyst
  • Intranet Administrator
  • Website Security Maintenance Administrator
Subjects: Diploma of Information Technology  - Networking (ICA50405)
Code Subject Name Unit Code Unit Name
IT1# Fundamentals of IT ICAW2001A  Work effectively in an IT environment 
BSBCMN106A  Follow workplace safety procedures 
ICAW2002A  Communicate in the workplace 
ICAU1128A  Operate a personal computer 
ICAU2005A  Operate computer hardware 
ICAU2231A  Use computer operating system 
ICAI3020A  Install and optimise operating system software 
ICAU2006A  Operate computing packages 
ICAU2013A  Integrate commercial computing packages 
ICAS3024A  Provide basic system administration 
ICAD2012A  Design organisational documents using computing packages 
IT 2# Networking Basics ICAI3101A  Install and manage network protocols 
ICAS3032A  Provide Network System Administration 
ICAS3120A  Configure and administer a network operating system 
IT 3# Business Need Analysis ICAD4217A  Create technical documentation 
ICAA4233A  Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies 
ICAA4041A  Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
IT4# Install and Maintain a Network ICAI4097A  Install and configure a network 
ICAS4124A  Monitor and administer network security 
IT6# Server Design ICAI2015A Install software application 
ICAI4029A Install network hardware to a network 
ICAA5140A Design a server 
IT10 LAN and WAN Topology ICAA5144A# Determine best fit topology for a local network
ICAA5145A Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network
IT11 Network Infrastructure and Server Configuration ICAA5045A Produce network architecture design
ICAB5160A# Build and configure a server
ICAI5100A Build an internet infrastructure
IT12 Switch Configuration ICAI5173A Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
ICAI5174A Install high-end switches in multi- switched local area networks
IT13 Research Business Requirements ICAA5151A Gather data to identify business requirements
ICAA5150A Evaluate vendor products and equipment
ICAS5102A Establish and maintain client user liaison
IT14 Router Configuration ICAI5176A Install and configure router
IT15 Manage Complex Project PSPPM502A Manage complex projects
ICAS5202A Ensure privacy for users
BSBPM505A Manage project quality
ICAP5039A Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
IT16 Install and Manage Complex Networks ICAA5158A Translate business needs into technical requirements
ICAI5098A Install and manage complex networks
ICAA5056A Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

# Subjects and units are prerequisites for this qualification