ICA50405

Diploma of Information Technology
(Networking)

Extend yourself by undertaking the most advanced training in IT networking. Gain a high degree of competency in installing and managing complex networks, implementing security, managing projects and project quality, determining the most appropriate infrastructure to meet the strategic needs of clients, and identifying and resolving problems. With employment options including network engineer, e-security analyst, systems engineer or configuration specialist, it’s the perfect course to make sure your career runs smoothly.



Career Opportunities

Intranet Engineer, Network Engineer, Integration Analyst, E-Security Analyst / Manager, Configuration Specialist, Enterprise Application Integration Consultant, Systems Engineer, Solutions Architect, Network Administrator and Help Desk Operator.

Entry Criteria

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent  
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
Prerequisite knowledge and skills are required that demonstrate basic ICT knowledge and skills that are in line with the Learning Outcomes from the following Certificate II in Information technology units:

· BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
· ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
· ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
· ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
· ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
· ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
· ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
· ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
· ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace


Students will only be required to enrol for the Prerequisite courses if they have not previously completed the above units.


Program Articulation

Articulation Options

Students may apply to study the Diploma as

• a discrete qualification:

Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code 155250 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155252

or,

• one of the articulated options, which provide direct entry to the programs below upon successful completion of the Diploma:

Bachelor of Information Technology (Queensland University of Technology)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155254 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155256

Bachelor of Games & Interactive Entertainment (Queensland University of Technology)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155212 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155276

Bachelor of Information Technology (Griffith University)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155268 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155266

Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management (Queensland University of Technology)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155258 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155206

For further information regarding articulation pathways please visit our articulation web page

Program Duration

Full Time        12 months
Includes Certificate IV of Information Technology (Networking) in 1st Semester.

Classes are usually timetabled between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Program Award

Diploma
Certificate IV

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Telephone: 1300 467 822
Facsimile: (07) 3367 1164
Location: Level 2, 33 Park Road Milton QLD 4064
Postal: PO Box 1331, Milton QLD 4064
E-mail: use website enquiry service
Internet: www.qtac.edu.au

Apply online at the QTAC website. Applications open in July for courses commencing in the following year (eg July 2010 for courses in 2011). Please see the QTAC website or the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses (available from newsagents) for information on key dates and application charges.

Applications Close

There are two intakes per year, February and July. Please consult QTAC for details of application closing dates and offer dates.

Cost



Government Subsidised Fee:
- Full Rate: $3,775

A $40 annual Administration Fee is applicable to Government subsidised enrolments.

Government subsidised fees must be paid through existing payment methods at the time of enrolment.

Full Fee: $20,800 VET FEE-HELP* eligible.

To be eligible for VET FEE-HELP, and defer payment of fees, a student must be enrolled in a full fee paying course.

Quoted costs do not include $390 fees for the prerequisite Certificate II courses (where required).

Students may also study towards two semesters of the Cisco CCNA (Exploration) Certification course. Cost is $195 per semester while studying in conjunction with the Diploma. (Only daytime classes are available for this option.)

*Further information regarding VET FEE-HELP is available from www.southbank.edu.au/helpscheme

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:07 3244 5175
Facsimile:07 3244 6236
Address 
In Person: Level 5 G Block
Merivale Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: enquiry@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au
Vet Unit of Study Code Competency Code Competency Name EFTSL Start of Study Administration Date Census Date Close of Study Full Fee Subsidised Fee
(Stage 1) CLIENT
BCE1374 ICAA4041C Determine & Confirm Client Business Expectations &Needs 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $65.00
BCE1375 ICAA4233B Determine & Apply Appropriate Development Methodologies 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
BCE1377 ICAD4043B Develop & Present A Feasibility Report 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $50.50
BCE1376 ICAD4217B Create Technical Documentation 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
(Stage 1) NETWORKING
BCE1361 ICAI3101B Install And Manage Network Protocols 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $65.00
BCE1362 ICAI4029C Install Network Hardware To A Network 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $103.50
BCE1363 ICAI4030B Install Software To Networked Computers 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $68.50
BCE1364 ICAI4097C Install & Configure A Network 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $72.00
(Stage 1) NOS
BCE1365 ICAI3020B Install Operating System Software 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $39.50
BCE1368 ICAI4099B Build An Intranet 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $83.00
BCE1367 ICAS3120C Configure & Administer A Network Operating System 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $83.00
BCE1366 ICAT4221B Locate Equipment & Software Faults 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $39.50
(Stage 1) PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
BCE1356 ICAA4058B Apply Skills In Object Orientated Design 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $65.00
BCE1357 ICAB4219B Apply Introductory Object Oriented Language Skills 0.038 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $694.00 $94.00
BCE1355 ICAB4220B Create Scripts For Networking 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $65.00
BCE1353 ICAB4224B Apply Mathematical Techniques For Software Development 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $50.50
BCE1354 ICAB4225B Automate Processes 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $61.50
(Stage 1) PROJECT
BCE1358 BSBCMN304A Contribute To Personal Skill Development & Learning 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $63.50
BCE1359 ICAW4214B Maintain Ethical Conduct 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $232.00
BCE1360 PSPPM402B Manage Simple Projects 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $579.00
(Stage 1) SERVER
BCE1371 ICAI4188B Install & Maintain A Server 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
BCE1369 ICAS3024B Provide Basic Systems Administration 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
BCE1370 ICAS3032B Provide Network Systems Administration 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
BCE1373 ICAS4124B Monitor & Administer Network Security 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $54.00
BCE1372 ICAS4127B Support System Software 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $79.50
(Stage 2) DATABASE
BCE1394 ICAA5139B Design A Data Base 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $83.00
BCE1393 ICAA5151B Gather Data To Identify Business Requirements 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $50.50
BCE1396 ICAB4060B Identify Physical Database Requirements 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $65.00
BCE1397 ICAB4136B Use SQL To Create Database Structure And Manipulate Data 0.038 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $694.00 $94.00
BCE1395 ICAB4170B Build A Data Base 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $54.00
(Stage 2) INTRANET
BCE1387 ICAA5140B Design A Server 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $57.50
BCE1388 ICAB5160B Build & Configure A Server 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $86.50
BCE1389 ICAI5100C Build An Internet Infrastructure 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $86.50
(Stage 2) NEEDS ANALYSIS
BCE1380 ICAA5045B Produce Network Architecture Design 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $50.50
BCE1383 ICAA5144B Determine Best Fit Topology For a Local Network 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
BCE1382 ICAA5158B Translate The Business Needs Into Technical Requirements 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
BCE1381 ICAP5039B Match The It Needs With The Strategic Direction Of The Enterprise 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
(Stage 2) QUALITY
BCE1379 BSBPMG505A Manage Project Quality 0.025 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $463.00 $463.00
BCE1378 PSPPM502B Manage Complex Projects 0.038 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $694.00 $94.00
(Stage 2) SECURITY
BCE1390 ICAA5056B Prepare Disaster Recovery/Contingency Plans 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $50.50
BCE1392 ICAS5123C Manage Network Security 0.031 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $579.00 $79.50
BCE1391 ICAS5202B Ensure Privacy For Users 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $36.00
(Stage 2) WAN
BCE1384 ICAI5098C Install & Manage Complex Networks 0.038 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $694.00 $101.00
BCE1386 ICAI5176C Install & Configure A Router 0.013 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $232.00 $43.00
BCE1385 ICAS5122C Identify & Resolve Network Problems 0.019 12/07/2010 12/07/2010 9/08/2010 19/11/2010 $347.00 $57.50
This brochure was last updated Thursday, 2 September 2010
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
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