Start your career in the fast growing information technology (IT) industry with this qualification. This course will provide you with the knowledge to develop basic network administration skills. You will learn how to provide support in the workplace across a range of information and communication technology (ICT) areas including technical support and network administration. During your studies you will develop the knowledge and skills in maintaining computer operating systems and hardware, identifying online security threats and operating application software packages. In addition, you will learn how to configure, secure and test system software for a small home office network or small to medium business network.
Core Units
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
Work in a team
Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
Apply introductory programming techniques
Provide ICT advice to clients
Electives
Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats
Identify and report online security threats
Use computer operating systems and hardware
Operate application software packages
Install and manage network protocols
Career Opportunities
Top areas of employment include:
IT technician
Client support officer
ICT operations support
Work placement information
There is no work placement requirement for this course.