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National code: ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking, Cloud Architecture)

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Overview About this course

Gain a specialised qualification in two emerging areas of IT. Advance your networking and cloud architecture skills as you prepare to enter more senior network technician roles.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Lead and facilitate a team
    • Manage network security
    • Install and manage enterprise routers and switches
    • Install and configure advanced virtual environments
    • Work with cloud infrastructure
    • Manage client problems

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • Skills in two specialised areas of the IT industry
    • Confidence leading teams and solving client problems
    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • That you have achieved a Year 12 high school certificate or an equivalent as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or
    • That you have achieved a [insert appropriate certificate level] as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript or
    • That you have recent or current work experience in Information Technology as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer or your resume or
    • That you have completed a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test with scores of 4 in Learning, 4 in Reading, 4 in Writing, 4 in Numeracy, 4 in Oral Communication and 3 in Digital Literacy as evidenced by a copy of your test results

  • This is designed to ensure your LLN skills match the demands of the course, and to connect you with any personalised study support you may need.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Completion of Year 12 high school (or equivalent) as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or

  • Successful completion of a Certificate IV in Information Technology (or an equivalent qualification) as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript or

  • Relevant work experience in Information Technology as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer or your resume

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: network support technician, network administrator, network engineer, network analyst and cloud architect.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 2 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 3 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking, Cloud Architecture) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency, including 6 core and 14 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT512

  • Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments ICTICT532

  • Manage client problems ICTSAS527

  • Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices BSBXCS402

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

Info sessions Want to know more?

There are a total of 1 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

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