Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
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ICA50305 
CRICOS Code: 061413G 
Centre:
Information and Communications Technology
Location:
Nelson Campus,
Study Area: Information Technology 
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Units of Competency

Duration

2 years including - stage 1 Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)

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.

You will learn how to manage complex projects, prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans and support system software.

If you successfully complete the second year, you will receive the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) and the Diploma of Information Technology (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

None

Cost

$AUD10,500 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in:

  • network administrator/maintenance
  • system management, including server installation and administration
  • IT helpdesk support.

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (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

Where will I study?

Nelson Campus,
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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Units of Competency

Core
ICAA5151B
Gather data to identify business requirements
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to identify, analyse and document business requirements. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5050B Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications ICAA5139B Design a database ICAA5140C Design a server No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAI5089B
Implement and hand over system components
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure that the system is operational prior to hand over for client use.
ICAS5111B
Review and manage delivery of maintenance services
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to review and manage the delivery of maintenance services. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAS5118B
Manage system security
50 hr
This unit defines the competency required to implement and manage security on an operational system.
ICAP5039B
Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure IT services meet current and future internal operational enterprise requirements. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions ICAP6038B Develop strategic and action plans ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAT5081B
Perform systems test
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure that the properties of the entire system are tested and proved adequate before handover to the client/user for final acceptance testing. These units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans ICAT5084B Perform stress and load testing on integrated platform No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAT5082B
Manage the testing process
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to effectively manage and administer the end to end testing process including test definition, execution and reporting. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
BSBPM505A
Manage project quality
40 hr
This unit specifies the outcomes required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects.
ICAA5056B
Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to analyse the impact of the system on the organisation and carry out risk analysis, disaster recovery and contingency planning for the project. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5158B
Translate business needs into technical requirements
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to identify the needs of a business or business process and quantify those needs into technical requirements that will enable the business or process to meet expectation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAB5159B
Build a security shield for a network
40 hr
This unit defines the competency required to build a security shield for a wireless local area network (WLAN) or local area network (LAN).
ICAB5160B
Build and configure a server
50 hr
This unit defines the competency required to build, configure and test a server.
ICAS5102B
Establish and maintain client user liaison
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to establish and maintain client user liaison in an IT environment, post implementation. This occurs after the business critical functions have been determined. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAS5202B
Ensure privacy for users
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure that personal information of users is handled in a confidential manner. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
PSPPM502B
Manage complex projects
80 hr
Electives
ICAA5140B
Design a server
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to choose appropriate hardware and software and to design a server.
ICAS4127B
Support system software
50 hr
This unit defines the competency required to operate and support system software. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAS4107B Rectify system faults on a live system ICAS4119B Monitor and administer systems security No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAI4099B
Build an intranet
50 hr
This unit defines the competency required to design, build and implement an intranet for a client. It does not however cover aspects relating to passwords, security access permission or firewall settings.
ICAS5192B
Configure an internet gateway
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to connect network hardware devices, mainly personal computers, to a internet gateway. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5045B
Produce network architecture design
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to specify the design of the required network architecture.
ICAI5098B
Install and manage complex networks
60 hr
This unit defines the competency required to install and manage networks consisting of multiple components and connectivity options.
ICAI5100B
Build an internet infrastructure
50 hr
This unit defines the competency required to design and implement an infrastructure for internet services.
ICAS4134B
Provide first-level remote help desk support
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to resolve firstlevel user support difficulties remotely.
ICAS5122B
Identify and resolve network problems
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to troubleshoot local area network problems.
ICAI5090B
Conduct pre-installation audit for software installation
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to identify and appraise critical pre-existing systems or components prior to the installation of software. Establishing compatibility and interoperability is a key success factor which would be useful undertakings to the purchase of software. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAS5104B Determine maintenance strategy ICAS5105B Coordinate change requests ICAS5111B Review and manage delivery of maintenance services ICAT5081B Perform systems test.
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