ICA50405 / IT23 (QUT) 1042 (GU) - Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)/Bachelor of Information Technology
Qualifications Attained
- ICA50405 Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
- IT23 (QUT) 1042 (GU) Bachelor of Information Technology
What will I get out of this program?
Students who successfully complete this diploma will obtain the in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary to work across the broad spectrum of computer networking. You will study hardware and software faults, network operating system configurations, data communication configuration, design of network systems, installation of operating systems, multi-user systems and network diagnostics as well as configuration of switches and routers. Through the embedded CISCO Networking Academy Program, successful students will obtain CCNA1 certification.
What job opportunities will I have?
- Configuration Specialist
- Enterprise Application Integration Consultant
- E-Security Analyst/Manager
- Integration Analyst
- Integration Centre Specialist
- Intranet Engineer
- Middleware Integration Specialist
- Network Engineer
- Senior Java Developer (major systems integration)
- Solutions Architect
- Systems Engineer
Do I need to have prior knowledge or work experience?
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
What can I study after this?
Upon completion of the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking), students who have applied for the Dual QUT or Griffith award through QTAC will receive automatic entry to the Bachelor of Information Technology at QUT or Griffith University. Students must complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) through BNIT in 12 months to receive entry to QUT/Griffith.
For details of the Bachelor of IT see the QUT website www.courses.qut.edu.au or the Griffith website www.griffith.edu.au/programs-courses and click on the Engineering & IT section
Study Option: NEW STUDENTS - Semester 1 QTAC (QUT)
Delivery Package Number: Prospective
Delivery Mode: Blended
Attendance Type: Full Time
Location: Ithaca
Entry Mode: QTAC
How do I enrol?
For first preference entry into this qualification, please contact QTAC on 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) or visit www.qtac.edu.au for further information.
When can I start?
February & July. The next available intake is Monday, February 01, 2010.
How much will it cost?
1st Semester: approx $1134 or $575.40 on presentation of Health Care Card (HCC).
Students are also required to pay a yearly Administration Fee of $30.
This is a government funded program, and concessions may be available for eligible students. Refunds will only be provided after enrolment if requested prior to start of study, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.
Course Structure
Legend: C=Core Unit, E=Elective Unit
Pattern Name: CS4.1 Network Configuration Principles 2
Block 1 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAI4097B |
Install and configure a network «more»This unit defines the competency required to plan and carry out the installation of network hardware and software and initial configuration according to organisational guidelines. Prerequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
Corequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
| C |
ICAS4124B |
Monitor and administer network security «more»This unit defines the competency required to monitor and administer security functions on a network according to organisational policies. Prerequisites:
- ICAS3032B: Provide network systems administration
Corequisites:
- ICAS3032B: Provide network systems administration
|
Pattern Name: CS4.2 ICT Business Processes 1
Block 1 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAA4233B |
Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies «more»This unit defines the competency required to apply traditional and non-traditional systems development methodologies. |
| C |
ICAD4217B |
Create technical documentation «more»This unit defines the competency required to create technical documentation that is clear to the target audience and easy to navigate. |
| C |
ICAA4041B |
Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs «more»This unit defines the competency required to determine client business requirements and verify the accuracy of the information gathered. |
Pattern Name: CCNA1 - CISCO
Block 1 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAA5144B |
Determine best-fit topology for a local network «more»This unit defines the competency required to determine the most appropriate way of networking computers to meet user needs and business requirements. Network topologies include large and small local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), virtual local area networks (VLANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANs). |
| C |
ICAI5173B |
Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch «more»This unit defines the competency required to select, install and test a single switch on one segment of a local area network (LAN). Prerequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
- ICAI2015B: Install software applications
Corequisites:
- ICAI2015B: Install software applications
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
| C |
ICAI5174B |
Install high-end switches in multi-switched local area networks «more»This unit defines the competency required to install, configure and test high-end switches, in an extended star network. Prerequisites:
- ICAI5173B: Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
Corequisites:
- ICAI5173B: Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
|
| C |
ICAI5176B |
Install and configure router «more»This unit defines the competency required to install and configure a router to a basic level. Prerequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
Corequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
Pattern Name: CS5.1 Server Design and Construction
Block 2 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAB5160B |
Build and configure a server «more»This unit defines the competency required to build, configure and test a server. Prerequisites:
- ICAA5140B: Design a server
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
Corequisites:
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
- ICAA5140B: Design a server
|
| C |
ICAI4029B |
Install network hardware to a network «more»This unit defines the competency required to plan, manage and install new hardware components in a network. |
| C |
ICAA5140B |
Design a server «more»This unit defines the competency required to choose appropriate hardware and software and to design a server. Prerequisites:
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
- ICAI4029B: Install network hardware to a network
- ICAA4041B: Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
Corequisites:
- ICAI4029B: Install network hardware to a network
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
- ICAA4041B: Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
Pattern Name: CS5.2 ICT Business Processes 2
Block 2 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAA5158B |
Translate business needs into technical requirements «more»This unit defines the competency required to identify the needs of a business or business process and quantify those needs into technical requirements that will enable the business or process to meet expectation. Prerequisites:
- ICAA4233B: Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
Corequisites:
- ICAA4233B: Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
|
| C |
BSBPM505A |
Manage project quality «more»This unit specifies the outcomes required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. |
| C |
PSPPM502B |
Manage complex projects «more»This unit covers management of projects that may be reasonably complex in terms of scope, degree of risk, political, cultural and social factors that apply, consequences of failure and degree of control of the projects. It includes managing start-up, project implementation, project integration and follow-up activities. |
For current full unit descriptions, please search for this course at the National Training Information Website
(www.ntis.gov.au).
Study Option: NEW STUDENTS - Semester 1 QTAC (Griffith University)
Delivery Package Number: Prospective
Delivery Mode: Blended
Attendance Type: Full Time
Location: Ithaca
Entry Mode: QTAC
How do I enrol?
For first preference entry into this qualification, please contact QTAC on 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) or visit www.qtac.edu.au for further information.
When can I start?
February & July. The next available intake is Monday, February 01, 2010.
How much will it cost?
1st Semester: approx $1134 or $575.40 on presentation of Health Care Card (HCC).
Students are also required to pay a yearly Administration Fee of $30.
This is a government funded program, and concessions may be available for eligible students. Refunds will only be provided after enrolment if requested prior to start of study, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.
Course Structure
Legend: C=Core Unit, E=Elective Unit
Pattern Name: CS4.1 Network Configuration Principles 2
Block 1 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAI4097B |
Install and configure a network «more»This unit defines the competency required to plan and carry out the installation of network hardware and software and initial configuration according to organisational guidelines. Prerequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
Corequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
| C |
ICAS4124B |
Monitor and administer network security «more»This unit defines the competency required to monitor and administer security functions on a network according to organisational policies. Prerequisites:
- ICAS3032B: Provide network systems administration
Corequisites:
- ICAS3032B: Provide network systems administration
|
Pattern Name: CS4.2 ICT Business Processes 1
Block 1 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAA4233B |
Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies «more»This unit defines the competency required to apply traditional and non-traditional systems development methodologies. |
| C |
ICAD4217B |
Create technical documentation «more»This unit defines the competency required to create technical documentation that is clear to the target audience and easy to navigate. |
| C |
ICAA4041B |
Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs «more»This unit defines the competency required to determine client business requirements and verify the accuracy of the information gathered. |
Pattern Name: CCNA1 - CISCO
Block 1 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAA5144B |
Determine best-fit topology for a local network «more»This unit defines the competency required to determine the most appropriate way of networking computers to meet user needs and business requirements. Network topologies include large and small local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), virtual local area networks (VLANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANs). |
| C |
ICAI5173B |
Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch «more»This unit defines the competency required to select, install and test a single switch on one segment of a local area network (LAN). Prerequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
- ICAI2015B: Install software applications
Corequisites:
- ICAI2015B: Install software applications
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
| C |
ICAI5174B |
Install high-end switches in multi-switched local area networks «more»This unit defines the competency required to install, configure and test high-end switches, in an extended star network. Prerequisites:
- ICAI5173B: Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
Corequisites:
- ICAI5173B: Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
|
| C |
ICAI5176B |
Install and configure router «more»This unit defines the competency required to install and configure a router to a basic level. Prerequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
Corequisites:
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
Pattern Name: CS5.1 Server Design and Construction
Block 2 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAB5160B |
Build and configure a server «more»This unit defines the competency required to build, configure and test a server. Prerequisites:
- ICAA5140B: Design a server
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
Corequisites:
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
- ICAA5140B: Design a server
|
| C |
ICAI4029B |
Install network hardware to a network «more»This unit defines the competency required to plan, manage and install new hardware components in a network. |
| C |
ICAA5140B |
Design a server «more»This unit defines the competency required to choose appropriate hardware and software and to design a server. Prerequisites:
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
- ICAI4029B: Install network hardware to a network
- ICAA4041B: Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
Corequisites:
- ICAI4029B: Install network hardware to a network
- ICAS3120B: Configure and administer a network operating system
- ICAA4041B: Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
- ICAI3101B: Install and manage network protocols
|
Pattern Name: CS5.2 ICT Business Processes 2
Block 2 - 9 weeks
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAA5158B |
Translate business needs into technical requirements «more»This unit defines the competency required to identify the needs of a business or business process and quantify those needs into technical requirements that will enable the business or process to meet expectation. Prerequisites:
- ICAA4233B: Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
Corequisites:
- ICAA4233B: Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
|
| C |
BSBPM505A |
Manage project quality «more»This unit specifies the outcomes required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. |
| C |
PSPPM502B |
Manage complex projects «more»This unit covers management of projects that may be reasonably complex in terms of scope, degree of risk, political, cultural and social factors that apply, consequences of failure and degree of control of the projects. It includes managing start-up, project implementation, project integration and follow-up activities. |
For current full unit descriptions, please search for this course at the National Training Information Website
(www.ntis.gov.au).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Get the qualification you deserve...
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) identifies the skills and abilities you currently hold regardless of how, when or where the learning occured. This includes any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience.
The RPL process allows your teacher or assessor to consider and evaluate your skills and abilities against the learning outcomes in a unit of competency that you are seeking recognition for.
If you feel that you may be eligible to receive RPL, discuss this form of assessment with us prior to enrolment.
Centrelink/Austudy
Financial assistance may be available in the form of contacting Centrelink:
Youth Allowance and Austudy 13 29 40
Newstart Allowance 13 28 50
Abstudy 132317
How do I find out more?
For more information regarding this program, or our wide range of products and services please visit our website at www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au or contact us:
By Phone 131 248
Office Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 8:00am to 5:30pm and Thur: 9:00am to 5:30pm
By Email enquiry.bnit@deta.qld.gov.au
In Person
Office Hours Mon - Fri: 8:15am to 4:00pm
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Mail
Locked Mail Bag 3, Eagle Farm DC 4009
Fax 07 3307 4746
Information correct as at Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
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