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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.
Icon - PDF Document Information sheet v3, Kingscliff Campus, Semester 1 2010 (PDF 147KB)

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