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Diploma of Information Technology
(Systems Administration)
includes Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Support) (Help Desk) (19005) or Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Support) (Database Administration) (19006)

Course 19015

CRICOS Code 058659J
National Code ICA50305

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Duration

2 years full-time

Locations, tuition fees and intakes

Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course.


Campuses in Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
Campbelltown Feb, Jul A$20,340    
North Sydney Feb, Jul A$20,340    
St George Feb, Jul A$20,340    
Wentworth Falls Feb A$20,340    


Campuses outside Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
CHEC Feb A$20,340    
Great Lakes Feb A$20,340    
Kingscliff Feb A$20,340    
Port Macquarie Feb A$20,340    

*Intakes shown in red have already been filled
^Fees per course

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Description

The course aims to prepare people for work as a systems administrator, managing projects in a medium to large enterprise.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in the management and maintenance of systems. It includes high end development and integrative competencies and develops the competence to effectively manage and maintain complex information and communication technology (ICT) systems.

Career Opportunities

IS Manager, Internet Administrator, Internet Systems Administrator, Intranet Administrator,
IT Manager, Systems Administrator, System Manager.

Entry Requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent or Certificate 4 in Information Technology
  • Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 51 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
  • Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 68 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent for Diploma-to-Degree courses (DIAC 573 visa requirement)

Exit Points

N/A

Course Structure

This course includes:

  • Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Support) (Help Desk) (19005)

OR

  • Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Support) (Database Administration) (19006)

To receive the Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) – includes Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Support) (Help Desk) (19005) or Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Support) (Database Administration) (19006), students must complete 37 core units and a range of elective modules.

Core Units

  • Follow workplace safety procedures
  • Manage project quality
  • Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
  • Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
  • Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
  • Design a server
  • Gather data to identify business requirements
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements
  • Build a security shield for a network
  • Build and configure a server
  • Design organisational documents using computing packages
  • Install and optimise operating system software
  • Install and manage network protocols
  • Install network hardware to a network
  • Install and configure a network
  • Implement and hand over system components
  • Match the IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
  • Provide basic system administration
  • Provide network systems administration
  • Configure and administer a network operating system
  • Establish and maintain client user liaison
  • Review and manage delivery of maintenance services
  • Manage system security
  • Configure an internet gateway
  • Ensure privacy for users
  • Run standard diagnostic tests
  • Develop detailed test plan
  • Perform systems test
  • Manage the testing process
  • Operate a personal computer
  • Operate computer hardware
  • Operate computing packages
  • Integrate commercial computing packages
  • Use computer operating system
  • Work effectively in an IT environment
  • Communicate in the workplace
  • Manage complex projects

Elective Units

The full range of elective units is listed below. Elective units actually offered may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit.

  • Nil

Additional Information

Click here for further general information about qualifications, articulation, facilities and equipment, assessment methods and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

 

Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.

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