Direct2 UNI - Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) + MCITP - EA

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This program is a combination of five streams. Each stream offers a specific set of skills to enable you to enter and/or enhance your IT career. These five streams include project management, system design and analysis, complex network design and deployment, system analysis and basic programming. This program integrates Microsoft Official Curriculum and University requirement standards.

WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES?

Our Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) is the perfect way for you to further your education with a degree from a university in Australia. The program gives you exemption from units that are used in your 1st year of university study in courses such as Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Internet Computing, Information Systems Development, Games Technology, Internetworking and Security, and Multimedia Information Systems. It also equips you with the skills and knowledge that comes with an internationally recognised industry qualification and nationally recognised certification in the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking).

THIS PROGRAM IS IDEAL FOR?

People seeking to gain a degree in computer related courses in an Australian University. Through this program, you will be equipped with real industry experience and industry linked skills, allowing you to easily gain paid employment in an Australian IT company while completing your studies. It also provides you with sound and practical working experience to enhance your understanding of theoretical concepts when completing your 2nd and 3rd year degree at university.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment is based on your practical work, project, work experience or internship reports, practical assessments and theory test(s). Practical and written assessments are carried out on a weekly basis. Your progress will be recorded in the student assessment portfolio. Ongoing assessment and attendance monitoring by the lecturer is conducted on a daily and weekly basis.

YOU WILL NEED?

Eligibility for this program is determined by attaining an English Language IELTS 5.5 or equivalent and a passion for computer technology.

WHAT ARE THE UNITS?

• Microcomputing Technologies
• Networking Core Technologies
• Systems Design and Analysis
• Complex Network Deployment
• MS Server technologies
• Multimedia and Programming
• Systems Security
• Cert IV in IT (Support)
• Cert IV in IT (Networking)
• CCNA
• Mathematics for Computing
• Projects
• Work-based training (optional)

Work-based Training (optional)

Throughout the program you are sent out on work-based training where you gain invaluable experience in real businesses. This part of the training adds so much to your experience and your ability to secure employment upon completion of the course.

CRICOS Code

060896B

Commencement Dates

January
April
July
October

AICT encourage you to apply 2 months before the commencement date to avoid any delay caused by the Immigration processing time. This is especially important if you are from a country in the categories of Australia Visa Assessment Level 3 and 4.

Duration

24 Months

Prerequisites

• Direct2 IT - Server Administrator
• English literacy IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Completion of Year 10 or above
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) available on application.
• Positive attitude and passion for Information Technology

Completed qualifications

• Certificate II in Information Technology ICA20105
• Certificate IV in IT – (Support) ICA40205
• Certificate IV in IT– (Networking) ICA40405
• Diploma of IT (Networking) ICA50405
• MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• MCITP: Server Administrator
• CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
• MCTS: Windows Vista Configuration
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• MCTS: Applications Infrastructure Configuration
• MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

Career Paths*

• Help Desk or PC Support
• Customer Support
• Technical Support
• Systems Support
• Software Support
• Programmer
• Business Analyst

Career Opportunities

Network Engineer
Systems Consultant
Security Specialist
IT Manager
Network Administrator
Analyst Programmer
Business
Analyst
Messaging Specialist