Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)

Course Structure

The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course. Units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.

You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will be a statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement saying how many you must do.

Course Contents

Online study option

A total of 37 compulsory units must be completed - 9 foundation units and 13 pre-requisite units, plus 15 core units.  

Foundation Units 

All module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name
BSBCMN106A	Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B	Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B	Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B	Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B	Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B	Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B	Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B	Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B	Communicate in the workplace

Pre-requisitie Units

All module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name
ICAA4041C	Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAA4233B	Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA5140C	Design a server
ICAI3020B	Install and optimise operating system software
ICAI3101B	Install and manage network protocols
ICAI4029C	Install network hardware to a network
ICAI4097C	Install and configure a network
ICAS3024B	Provide basic system administration
ICAS3032B	Provide network systems administration
ICAS3120C	Configure and administer a network operating system
ICAS5192B	Configure an internet gateway
ICAT3025B	Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAT5077B	Develop detailed test plan

Core Units

All module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name
BSBPMG505A	Manage project quality
ICAA5056B	Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICAA5151B	Gather data to identify business requirements
ICAA5158B	Translate business needs into technical requirements
ICAB5159C	Build a security shield for a network
ICAB5160C	Build and configure a server
ICAI5089B	Implement and hand over system components
ICAP5039B	Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
ICAS5102B	Establish and maintain client user liaison
ICAS5111B	Review and manage delivery of maintenance services
ICAS5118C	Manage system security
ICAS5202B	Ensure privacy for users
ICAT5081B	Perform systems test
ICAT5082B	Manage the testing process
PSPPM502B	Manage complex projects

Career Opportunities

Information manager, Internet administrator, Internet systems administrator, intranet administrator, information technology manager, systems administrator, system manager.

Entry Requirements

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

Modules/Units	Name
BSBCMN106A	Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B	Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B	Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B	Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B	Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B	Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B	Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B	Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B	Communicate in the workplace

Demonstrated equivalence – if you believe you have the skills and knowledge equivalent to the above units, you will need to supply evidence to support this. This may include your resume, work duty statements, letters of support from employers or completion of an assessment task, set by the campus – additional costs may apply.

Computer Skills

Students would need to be able to operate a personal computer to access:

Web pages

Manage files

Conduct research

Use email (with attachments)

Computer Requirements (Hardware/Software)

Home/Office computer

Windows, or equivalent

Microsoft Office, or equivalent

A second computer for installing server operating systems and creating networks.

Articulation

When you finish this course you may be eligible to do a related university course.

Early Exit Points

Depending on the electives chosen and completed the following courses are exit points:
Certificate II in Information Technology ICA20105 (19001).

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the process of assessing a candidate’s competence based on evidence other than a recent testamur listing identical or equivalent units. Evidence that may be used for recognition includes (but is not limited to)

older testamur listing identical or equivalent units together with evidence of currency

current testamur listing similar, but not equivalent, units of competence together with evidence of competence in the gaps between those units and the target units

evidence of competence gained through informal learning and/or work experience

 Credit Transfer is the process of acknowledging  successful completion of one or more units of competence with TAFE NSW or any other RTO. To have those units credited towards the current qualification, the student must be able to provide a testamur with transcript of competencies achieved.

If the date of the testamur is more than three years prior to the current enrolment the candidate will need to demonstrate that their competencies are still current. This changes the process from credit transfer to recognition.

Note: For Credit Transfer and RPL - Units are only considered ‘equivalent’ if the current Training Package lists them as such in the mapping of units from the immediately previous version of that Training Package.

Sub courses
Follow workplace safety procedures	BSBCMN106A
Manage project quality	BSBPMG505A
Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs	ICAA4041C
Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies	ICAA4233B
Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans	ICAA5056B
Design a server	ICAA5140C
Gather data to identify business requirements	ICAA5151B
Translate business needs into technical requirements	ICAA5158B
Build a security shield for a network	ICAB5159C
Build and configure a server	ICAB5160C
Design organisational documents using computing packages	ICAD2012B
Install and optimise operating system software	ICAI3020B
Install and manage network protocols	ICAI3101B
Install network hardware to a network	ICAI4029C
Install and configure a network	ICAI4097C
Implement and hand over system components	ICAI5089B
Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise	ICAP5039B
Provide basic system administration	ICAS3024B
Provide network systems administration	ICAS3032B
Configure and administer a network operating system	ICAS3120C
Review and manage delivery of maintenance services	ICAS5111B
Manage system security	ICAS5118C
Configure an internet gateway	ICAS5192B
Ensure privacy for users	ICAS5202B
Run standard diagnostic tests	ICAT3025B
Develop detailed test plan	ICAT5077B
Perform systems test	ICAT5081B
Manage the testing process	ICAT5082B
Operate a personal computer	ICAU1128B
Operate computer hardware	ICAU2005B
Operate computing packages	ICAU2006B
Integrate commercial computing packages	ICAU2013B
Use computer operating system	ICAU2231B
Work effectively in an IT environment	ICAW2001B
Communicate in the workplace	ICAW2002B
Manage complex projects	PSPPM502B
Establish and maintain client user liaison	ICAS5102B