ICA50305 Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)
Qualification: Diploma (AQF)
Training Package: ICA05 Information and Communication Technology
TAFE Course No: 19015
Nominal Hours: 1105
This course 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 delivers the competence to effectively manage and maintain complex ICT systems.
Career Opportunities: Information manager, Internet administrator, Internet systems administrator, intranet administrator, information technology manager, systems administrator, system manager.
Articulation: When you finish this course you may be eligible to do a related university course.
Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) or a Certificate IV in Information Technology in a relevant discipline.
Technical Requirements
To work through this course online, you will also need:
- Pentium IV 2GHz or faster
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
- Windows 2000 or above or MAC OS 8.0 or above
Course Support: This course is fully online - there is access to a team of teachers, 5 days per week. Workshops are available on request. Full telephone and email support, chat sessions, instant messaging and discussion forums support student learning.
The prerequisite units cover the knowledge and skills required to complete the System Administration core units. These units also meet the full elective requirements of the qualification and therefore no elective group is included in this qualification.
| Modules/Units | |
| Core: | |
| BSBCMN106A | Follow workplace safety procedures |
| BSBPM505A | Manage project quality |
| ICAA4041A | Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
| ICAA4233A | Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
| ICAA5056A | Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans |
| ICAA5140A | Design a server |
| ICAA5151A | Gather data to identify business requirements |
| ICAA5158A | Translate business needs into technical requirements |
| ICAB5159A | Build a security shield for a network |
| ICAB5160A | Build and configure a server |
| ICAD2012A | Design organisational documents using computing packages |
| ICAI3020A | Install and optimise operating system software |
| ICAI3101A | Install and manage network protocols |
| ICAI4029A | Install network hardware to a network |
| ICAI4097A | Install and configure a network |
| ICAI5089A | Implement and hand over system components |
| ICAP5039A | Match the IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise |
| ICAS3024A | Provide basic system administration |
| ICAS3032A | Provide network systems administration |
| ICAS3120A | Configure and administer a network operating system |
| ICAS5102A | Establish and maintain client user liaison |
| ICAS5111A | Review and manage delivery of maintenance services |
| ICAS5118A | Manage system security |
| ICAS5192A | Configure an internet gateway |
| ICAS5202A | Ensure privacy for users |
| ICAT3025A | Run standard diagnostic tests |
| ICAT5077A | Develop detailed test plan |
| ICAT5081A | Perform systems test |
| ICAT5082A | Manage the testing process |
| ICAU1128A | Operate a personal computer |
| ICAU2005A | Operate computer hardware |
| ICAU2006A | Operate computing packages |
| ICAU2013A | Integrate commercial computing packages |
| ICAU2231A | Use computer operating system |
| ICAW2001A | Work effectively in an IT environment |
| ICAW2002A | Communicate in the workplace |
| PSPPM502B | Manage complex projects |
| Elective: | |
| 19015A | Technical tutorial support |
| 8999A | Tutorial support |
| BSBCMN304A | Contribute to personal skill development and learning |
| ICAB4225A | Automate processes |
| ICAD4217A | Create technical documentation |
| ICAS2014A | Connect hardware peripherals |
| ICAS3234A | Care for computer hardware |
| ICAS4022A | Determine and action client computing problems |
| ICAS4106A | Action and complete change requests |
| ICAU1129A | Operate a word processing application |
| ICAU1130A | Operate a spreadsheet application |
| ICAU1131A | Operate database application |
| ICAU1133A | Send & retrieve information using web browsers & email |
| ICAU1129A | Operate a word processing application |
| ICAU1130A | Operate a spreadsheet application |
| ICAU1131A | Operate database application |
| ICAU1133A | Send & retrieve information using web browsers & email |
| ICAW4214A | Maintain ethical conduct |
| ICTCC330A | Manage customer relationships |
| NSWTICA501A | IT work placement AQF 5 |
| NSWTICA502A | IT portfolio AQF 5 |
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Applying and enrolling:
Semester 2 2009: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for more details.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus -
02 6659 3000.
Great Lakes -02 6555 0600
Kingscliff -
contact the campus on (02) 6674 7200
Port Macquarie - contact the campus on (02) 6581 6200.
Applying and enrolling:
Semester 1 2010: North Coast TAFE application form. Apply now!. Applications received after 30 October 2009 will be considered if places are available.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Full-time, approximately 18 hours per week for 54 - 72 weeks, Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am to 3.45 pm.
or
Online delivery
For more information contact the campus on 02 6659 3000.
Great Lakes - Full-time, 12 to 15 hours per week face-to-face study over 36 to 72 weeks, Thursday and Friday, 9.00 am to 3.30 pm and Tuesday, 9.00 am to 12.00 pm (optional but recommended), plus flexible delivery
For more information contact the campus on 02 6555 0600.
Kingscliff -
Students need to have recently completed a Certificate IV in Information Technology to apply.
Full-time day, 20 hours per week for 36 weeks, Wednesday to Friday.
For more information contact the campus on (020 6674 7200.
Information sheet v3, Kingscliff Campus, Semester 1 2010 (PDF 147KB)
