Foundation/PathwayInformation Technology

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

South Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

Navigate your career towards the specialised area of advanced networking with this qualification, and gain skills for employment in this in demand industry. During this course you will learn how to configure and manage virtual computing environments, and security within information and communication technology (ICT) networks.
You will acquire the skills and knowledge to install and manage complex ICT networks, design and build network servers, manage network security and install an enterprise virtual computing environment. In addition, you will also learn to plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions. This course has embedded studies in Cisco, Microsoft Server and VMware.
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Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$14,500
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 2 parts

  • Core units: BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
  • BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  • BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
  • ICTICT517Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
  • ICTICT532Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  • ICTSAS527Manage client problems
  • Elective units (selected in consultation with industry): ICTCLD501 Develop cloud disaster recovery plans
  • ICTCLD502Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure
  • ICTCLD503Implement web-scale cloud infrastructure
  • ICTCLD504Improve cloud-based infrastructure
  • ICTNWK529Install and manage complex ICT networks
  • ICTNWK536Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
  • ICTNWK540Design, build and test network servers
  • ICTNWK541Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
  • ICTNWK542Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
  • ICTNWK543Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
  • ICTNWK544Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
  • ICTNWK546Manage network security
  • ICTNWK557Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
  • ICTNWK559Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

Completion of ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology [Networking] is required for entry into this course.

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