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    Course code: 800-001365

    TAFE Statement in Datacentre Essentials

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    TAFE Statement in Datacentre Essentials
    Overview

    About this course

    Gain essential IT skills to manage datacentre hardware. Learn key processes for preparing, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting and decommissioning equipment, while being introduced to security and data management practices.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    During this course you'll learn to:

    • understand the core components and functions of datacentres, including servers, storage systems, networking, power and cooling

    • develop detailed knowledge of server hardware, storage and virtualisation, and how to set up and manage virtual machines

    • apply physical and logical security measures, including access control, encryption and compliance with data protection laws

    • use best-practice approaches for preventive maintenance, capacity planning and disaster recovery.

    Course outcomes

    You'll leave this course with:

    • a TAFE Statement in Datacentre Essentials course certificate

    • industry certifications including CompTIA Server+

    • enhanced professional credibility with new skills and knowledge.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Professional Development

    Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects

    Industry Requirements

    Gain the skills required for licensing and certification purposes

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Information Technology or equivalent, shown by a copy of your transcript or certificate.

    • 18 years of age or older, verified with government-issued photo identification.

    • An Australian citizen, verified with a valid Australian passport or Australian citizenship certificate.

    Entry recommendations

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

    • There are no entry recommendations for this course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Where can this course take you?

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: datacentre technician, critical environment technician and operations support roles with leading industry employers.

    Licensing

    There are no licensing requirements to work in this industry. However, you must be able to obtain a baseline Australian Security Clearance and be an Australian citizen.

    The TAFE Statement in Datacentre Essentials does not have any courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.

    Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.

    • Essentials of IT Skills800001365A

    • Essentials of Servers Skills800001365B

    • Essentials of Cloud Administration800001365C

    • Essentials of Datacentre Operations800001365D

    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

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