Diploma of Information Technology Networking

National Qualification Code: ICA50411
CRICOS Course Code: 078893B
CRICOS Course Duration: 45 Weeks
Delivery weeks: 37 Weeks

Course Aims

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an ndependent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration

Career Opportunities

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
• Network E-business Coordinator.

Teaching Methods

Delivery of this program has a focus on the development of professional knowledge and workplace skills. This course is designed for the concurrent development of theoretical knowledge and practical work skills. Students will be undertaking lectures and practical tutorials. The combination of knowledge and skills development undertaken concurrently provides for future competent performance in the workplace.

Enrolment And Tuition Fees

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Assessment Methods

The emphasis of assessment is on collection of evidence, holistic assessment against the module purpose and trainer/assessor. The focus is on the integration of areas of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and right work attitudes.
Following assessment methods will be used:

• written exams
• oral tests
• practical exercises and demonstrations
• practical assignments
• Portfolios
• simulated workplace activities
• direct observation of the performance

Normal learning and assessment will take place in an integrated classroom and real workplace environment.

Qualification Structure

16 competency units are required to attain Diploma of Information Technology Networking qualification.

• 5 Core units and
• 11 Electives

AICL Module Code	AICL Module Code	Cluster	Unit of Competency	National Code
ITNDP 01	Install a server and virtual machines (180)	Core	Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment	ICAICT418A
ITNDP 02		Core	Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise	ICAICT511A
ITNDP03		Core	Install and manage complex ICT networks	ICANWK529A
ITNDP 04		Core	Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks	ICANWK509A
ITNDP 05	Identify IT network problems (180)	Core	Produce technical solutions from business specifications	ICTTEN5204A
ITNDP 06		Core	Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment	ICANWK525A
ITNDP 07		Core	Design, build and test a network server	ICANWK505A
ITNDP 08		Core	Install and maintain valid authentication processes	ICANWK503A
ITNDP 09	Install, configure and test network (180)	Core	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability	BSBSUS501A
ITNDP10		Core	Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans	ICASAS505A
ITNDP11		Core	Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching	ICTTEN4213A
ITNDP12		Core	Install and configure network access storage devices	ICANWK524A
ITNDP13	Build, Install and configure applications (190)	Core	Implement server virtualization for a sustainable ICT system	ICTSUS5187A
ITNDP14		Core	Configure an internet gateway	ICANWK531A
ITNDP15		Core	Produce an ICT network architecture design	ICTTEN6206A
ITNDP16		Core	Manage network security	ICANWK511A

Intake Dates For Year 2013 to 2016

Exit Point / Award: Diploma of Information Technology Networking National Code: ICA50411
Duration: Delivered in 45 weeks, of which teaching weeks are 37
Entry Requirements: Certificate IV in information Technology, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for international students.
Delivery Location: Australian Institute of Commerce & Language Level 8 & 9, 815 George Street Sydney NSW Australia

Year 2013

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st
Holiday
2nd
Holiday	01 July	14 July	2
3rd	15 July	22 September	10
Holiday	23 September	06 Octoberl	2
4th	07 October	08 December	9
Holiday	09 December	26 January	7

Year 2014

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st	27 January	30 March	9
Holiday	31 March	13 April	2
2nd	14 April	15 June	9
Holiday	16 June	29 June	2
3rd	30 June	07 September	10
Holiday	08 September	21 September	2
4th	22 September	23 November	9
Holiday	24 November	25 January	9

Year 2015

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st	26 January	29 March	9
Holiday	30 March	12 April	2
2nd	13 April	14 June	9
Holiday	15 June	28 June	2
3rd	29 June	06 September	10
Holiday	07 September	20 September	2
4th	21 September	22 November	9
Holiday	23 November	24 January	9

Year 2016

Term/Intake	Start Date	End Date	No. of Weeks
1st	25 January	27 March	9
Holiday	28 March	10 April	2
2nd	11 April	12 June	9
Holiday	13 June	26 June	2
3rd	27 June	04 September	10
Holiday	05 September	18 September	2
4th	19 September	20 November	9
Holiday	21 November	30 January (2017)	10

Note: All new students will have to participate in an orientation sessions held during the first week of each term.