Diploma in Networking

Be part of the change technology is making to our world.

This programme will prepare you to enter employment in roles such as a network professional in a service environment. You will be capable of configuring, maintaining, and monitoring networks, using internationally relevant skills and knowledge.

*Fees-free study available subject to eligibility.

Key dates

February 2023 Intake 27 • 02 • 23

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Duration

36 weeks full-time in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch

Qualification

Diploma in Networking, 120 Credits

Costs

Domestic $7,509 + $300 Student Services Levy
International $18,000 + $300 Student Services Levy
Fees free may apply
All 2023 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.

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Diploma in Networking Course Outline

This programme will prepare you to enter employment in roles such as a network professional in a service environment. You will be capable of configuring, maintaining, and monitoring networks, using internationally relevant skills and knowledge.

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Diploma in Networking Programme Structure

The Level 6 NZ Diploma in Networking is a 120-credit programme, consisting of eight x 15 credit courses. A full-time student is expected to complete the programme in up to one year (36 weeks excluding study breaks).

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Qualification Outcomes

  • Apply advanced wireless and switching configuration and troubleshooting techniques to resolve switching and routing issues for organisational networks
  • Apply routing configurations and troubleshooting techniques to implement and maintain networks
  • Analyse the impact of convergence on network infrastructure and implement unified communications to maintain acceptable organisation service levels
  • Apply specialised knowledge of networking protocols and technologies to configure, maintain, and monitor networks
  • Analyse and implement advanced network security to protect and secure assets and to meet best practices and organisational requirements
  • Behave with integrity as a responsible information technology professional, to contribute positively to society
  • Apply communication, information design, personal, and interpersonal skills, clearly and professionally to enhance working effectiveness, efficiency, and quality outcomes in an organisational environment
  • Apply project management tools and techniques
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Industry Certifications

This qualification offers training towards the following globally recognised vendor certifications:

  • CCNA Routing and Switching
  • CCNA Wireless
  • CCNA Collaboration
  • CCNA Security
  • CompTIA Project+
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Key Information for Students

NZ Government key information link for students, that provides more information to support your decision making for this programme

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Admission Requirements

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form
  • Minimum Age: Students must turn 17 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • You must have gained the Diploma in Information Technology - Technical Support or have equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience, being one of:
    • Other appropriate NZQA Level 5 or higher qualification as determined by academic staff
    • Appropriate work experience as determined by academic staff
    • Other equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience as determined by academic staff


International Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form
  • Passport Copy
  • Minimum Age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • Academic and work experience documentation - e.g. academic transcripts, employer referrals etc.
  • IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent
  • Statement of purpose
  • Diploma in Information Technology - Technical Support or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.


BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:

This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.

Required IT Specifications:

  • Have access to Windows computer/laptop/tablet.

Recommended IT Specifications:

Minimum Hardware requirements

  • Mac - Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
    OR 
  • MacBook Air with M1 Chip 
    OR 
  • Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later 
  • 8 GB RAM (Recommended 16 GB)   
  • 250 GB SSD or higher hard drive with 10GB free space minimum    
  • Wireless capability 802.11n dual-band    
  • Up-to-date antivirus software    

Minimum Operating System     

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported (a must for IT Students) 
    OR     
  • Apple macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later 
  • Internet and data plan.    

Not Supported:    

  • Chromebooks    
  • Windows X or Windows S OS    
  • Tablets (except Windows Surface Pro or iPad Pro) 
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Where could this programme take you?

This qualification will prepare you to enter employment in roles such as a network professional in a service environment. You will be capable of configuring, maintaining, and monitoring networks, using internationally relevant skills and knowledge.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Network Engineer
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Service Desk
  • IT Technician
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Industry Partners

School of Information Technology

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