CRICOS 0101836 | ICT50418 Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Overview & Objectives
To complete the ICT50418 Diploma of Information Technology Networking, students need to complete 16 units of competency consisting of 5 core units and 11 elective units. Students may apply for an exemption for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency. Please refer to RPL policy and procedures on www.wstc.edu.au website.
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Career Pathways
This qualification has a strong ICT (Information Communication Technology) networking base, which includes server technology, network infrastructure, virtualization, and security. Possible job roles include:
- Network administrator
- IT administrator
- IT operations administrator
- Network services administrator
- Network support coordinator
- Network operations analyst
- Network security coordinator
- Network e-business coordinator.
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks including inter-networking, security, and e-business integration.
Detailed information on the employability skills gained during this certification is available online at http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT50418
Course Module
Students will need satisfactorily complete the following units to achieve the ICT50418 Diploma in Information Technology Networking. These are listed in order of their delivery.
Code Core Units
ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics, and privacy in an ICT environment
ICTICT517 Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTSUS501 Implement server virtualization for a sustainable ICT system
ICTTEN611 Produce an ICT network architecture design
Code Elective Units
ICTNWK531 Configure an internet gateway
ICTNWK509 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTNWK511 Manage network security
ICTNWK504 Design and implement an integrated server solution
ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server
ICTTEN514 Install, configure and test a server
ICTNWK503 Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK502 Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers
ICTNWK508 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
ICTNWK506 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network
Entry Requirement
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Preferably year 12 or equivalent
- Possess IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- Access to computer with internet connection
- Have Unique Student Identifier (USI), if you do not have USI yet click here https://www.usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-usi
- Able to maintain satisfactory course progress