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Embark on the lucrative industry of networking
Take a step towards an industry with high job prospects! Gain in-demand networking skills and acquire valuable experience in current industry standards with the Diploma of Information Technology Networking.
Gain these skills:
- manage complex networks
- implement Cloud technology environments
- apply advanced Cisco routing and switching
- implement Active directories
- monitor and implement system security
- administer authentication and encryption technologies
This course has embedded studies in Cisco, Microsoft Server and VMware. South Metro TAFE has been a Cisco Academy for over fifteen years. With advanced facilities, up-to-date equipment and fully trained instructors, you will learn Networking in an industry-standard setting.
Completion of the Diploma of Information Technology Networking opens up a range of further study options including the 22445VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security, and it may produce advanced standing towards a university degree.
Full-time attendance is equivalent to three days a week. This course is not available to study by applicants outside of WA.
Is this course right for you?
To be successful in this course it is recommended that you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking (ICT40418) or possess the following skills before you commence; Able to: install and configure servers and virtual machines, subnet, configure switches and routers, plan and install small business networks. Still not sure if this course is right for you? Call us on 1800 001 001 to speak with a member of the Information Technology training area who will be able to advise you on the best study pathway to meet your career goals.
Completion of the Diploma of Information Technology Networking opens up a range of further study options including the 22445VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security, and it may produce advanced standing towards a university degree.
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology, creative media and electronics. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
Fantastic news!
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) is now officially open. This new facility provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
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Want to study this course part time in Semester 2?
This course offers part time study options. To have an enrolment officer contact you when part-time enrolments open, visit our Part time study webform.
"I heard about this job through Lyndon, my lecturer. She told the class that a company called Techbrain was looking for an Information Services Officer"
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
South Metropolitan TAFE has many further study opportunities available.
Plan your study pathway in information technology
Delivery location, important dates and study options
This course will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures to be undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a mix of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken.
All year round
Murdoch - Online, Start AnytimeOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | All year round |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How |
Part Time Self Paced |
Semester 1
Murdoch - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Murdoch - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How |
Full Time |