National Institute of Technology
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
Diploma
Key details
About this course
| RTO Number: 41143 | CRICOS Code: 105263D |
| Course Code: ICT50220 | Location: Perth City |
| Duration: 52 weeks (including breaks) 4 Study Periods of 10 weeks each (excluding breaks) |
Study Mode: Face-to-face Classes are scheduled for 20 hours/week during each study period except break periods |
In the ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) students will be trained in the skills and knowledge needed to install and manage networks as an independent IT specialist or as part of a team. Students will learn how to install and administer Linux and Microsoft operating systems. Students will learn about installing and managing Microsoft servers using virtualisation technologies. The course also includes training on managing cybersecurity.
Students will be provided with access to CISCO Net Academy for an opportunity to prepare Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Fees, Charges, and Intake Dates:
- Domestic Students
- Onshore Applicants: Applicants currently residing in Australia and applying to study as an International Student at NIT Australia.
- Offshore Applicants: Applicants who are applying from outside of Australia to study as an International Student at NIT Australia.
CRICOS Provider Number: 03420M
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of Year 12, equivalent or a higher qualification. Refer to the Australian Year 12 equivalence table. NIT may also accept you in this course if you have any other relevant qualifications, certifications and/or experience; and
- Applicant must be 18 years or above before commencement of study at NIT; and
- Overall IELTS band score of 5.5, with no band score less than 5.0 (or an equivalent score in another English Language Proficiency Test acceptable by NIT Australia). Refer to the Table of equivalent scores for other acceptable tests and certificates.
Study locations
Perth
Career pathways
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Network administrator
- IT administrator
- IT operations administrator
- Network services administrator
- Network support coordinator
- Network operations analyst
- Network security coordinator
Course structure
- 20Core
Units - 20Total
Units
Pathways and enabling courses
Graduates with ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) qualification may also be able to undertake a range of other advanced diploma qualification or an undergraduate degree at tertiary education providers.
Higher Education Pathways and Articulations
NIT students graduating with ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) from NIT will be able to enter straight into the following Bachelor’s degree programs:
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Up to 120 credits points towards
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Up to 24 points (equivalent to 1.0 year) credit towards
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Up to 8 units (equivalent to 1.0 year) credit towards
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To take these further pathways, students must meet the entry requirements of the program specified by an education provider.International students will also require a valid student visa to enrol in any further qualifications.