Duration
Full time - Two years
Intake dates
January and July
What does this course involve?
This course provides you with practical training to build and manage network systems in a business environment. The course involves Systems Administration and introduces you to networking concepts, such as Microsoft and Linux operating systems, A+ curriculum (hardware), system testing, security, project management, databases and programming concepts.
By the end of the first year of full-time study, students successfully completing all units will be eligible for a Certificate IV in IT(General).
By the end of the second year of full-time study, students successfully completing all units will attain
a dual qualification:
- Diploma of IT (Networking) and
- Diploma of IT (System Administration)
Industry standard vendor qualifications in Microsoft (MCP) and Cisco are also available as part of this course.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
Satisfactory completion of Certificate IV in Information Technology (General) is required before undertaking a Diploma of Information Technology.
Cost
Aus $9,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in:
- network administration and maintenance
- system management, including server installation and administration
- database administration
- IT helpdesk support
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Advanced Diploma of IT (Network Security), the Associate Degree in Computer Systems (Networking) and the Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking) at Box Hill Institute, or similar degrees offered at other educational institutions.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
Students must have successfully completed (or be about to complete) the Certificate IV in Information Technology (General). You will then be required to undertake a further year of full time study to complete the Diploma of IT units of competency listed below.
