Course details

CRICOS course code: 086568D

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and manage small scale networks, either as an independent network support technician or as part of a team.

Qualification

On successful completion of this course the students would be awarded ICT40415 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking which is a nationally recognised qualification. This could help students gain entry into career paths or further education in the field of ICT.

Assessments

Assessment processes cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and skills with their practical application. All Assessments of units of competence will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.

Students will be required to perform in a range of areas including and not limited to: Short Answer Test, Case Study, Presentation, Practical Demonstration, Computer based activities and Written Examinations etc.

Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence that they have the required skills and knowledge in the specific areas of competency through work /industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments in an equivalent or higher qualification.

Appropriate credit transfer may be granted to eligible students against each unit of competency on evidence to successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.

Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration and are advised to consult appropriate authorities/bodies for applicable criteria if they are planning further study or stay in Australia.

Units of Competence

In order to attain this qualification students are required to complete 17 units of competency consisting of eight (8) core units and nine (9) elective units.

Students may apply for exemption for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.

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