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"I quit my job (at NBNZ) in June 2003 and by June 2004, I had an IT diploma and a new job in IT."
Andrew, (Diploma of eBusiness Support)
Diploma of Information Technology (Network Engineering) (back to courses available page)

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Duration*
12 months
Enrolment Fee NZD
$500
Course Fee NZD
$15,000
Course description
  • Help Desk problem solving
  • Extended customer service
  • A+ essentials and practical application
  • Network+
  • Project+
  • Structured programming
  • Information systems analysis
  • Certified Cisco network associate
  • Group development project
  • Profesional development project
  • Employment preparation
  • Field site practical training
  • Electives - Linux Red Hat certification (RHCT), Microsoft Certifications (MCP & MCSA) and Advanced Structured programming or additional programming languages
Major Course Goals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Complete computing tasks and functions in a number of operating system environments
  • Configure and administer a local area network
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network problems and manage network security
  • Analyse client requirements and design, develop, code and evaluate the appropriate business solution using a variety of programming languages
  • Demonstrate communication, problem solving, time management, planning and goal setting skills.

Career paths
CAREER ENTRY
Network Engineer
Network Administration
Technician
Service Administration
Systems Support
Service
PC Support
Hardware Support
Software Support
Help Desk
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Network Manager
Network Administrator
Service Manager
Technical Manager
Help Desk Manager Customer
Engineer Workshop Manager
Self Employed
Sales


(*Based on: Full-time study load of 5 shifts per week of 5 hours per shift)