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.

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.

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).

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

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+

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

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)

Faculty

Dr Muhammad Azam
Head of School, Information TechnologyMuhammad is an experienced computer engineer and is currently working as the Head of School for Information Technology at Whitecliffe Technology.
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Dr Roman Mitch
Programme Leader, School of Information Technology (Auckland)Roman is an artist and full-stack developer with a long-standing involvement in the arts and culture sector in Aotearoa. His interdisciplinary research interests focus on the relationships between conceptual art and the computational from a Māori perspective. Roman holds a Doctorate in Fine Art from Auckland University’s Elam School of Fine Arts and joins Whitecliffe looking to continue his contribution through enriching connections between creativity and tech.
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Dr Shahbaz Pervez Chattha
Programme Leader, School of Information Technology (Wellington)Shahbaz is an expert ICT professional with specializing in Communication & Networks, SDN, 5G & Beyond Networks, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, IT Infrastructure planning, designing and management, Information security governance, policy design and implementation.
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Bilal Ishfaq
Lecturer, School of Information TechnologyBilal is a computer scientist and a researcher committed to high quality teaching and implementation of state-of-the-art techniques in research activities.
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Dr Sarmad Soomro
Programme Leader, School of Information Technology (Christchurch)Sarmad has a PhD in Computer Science specialisation in Human-Computer Interaction
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Seyed Hosseini
Lecturer, School of Information TechnologySeyed completed his Master of Information Technology from IIUM Malaysia in 2015 and PhD from Lincoln university New Zealand.
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Jun Han
Lecturer, School of Information TechnologyJun is a freelance web developer. Currently, she is working as an IT Instructor in the School of Information and Technology at Whitecliffe College.
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Bevan Thomas
Lecturer, School of Information TechnologyBevan holds a BA in Chinese at Massey University and a Diploma of Business Systems from Whitecliffe, formerly known as Computer Power Plus.
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Rob Nairn
Lecturer, School of Information TechnologyRob has been an IT professional for 20 years having managed and owned several IT and web development companies.
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Pinal Shah
Lecturer, School of Information TechnologyPinal has experience in web design, graphics design, mobile application development and game development. He has obtained his master’s in information technology and held the position of Lecturer in Whitecliffe since June 2021.
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George Tongariro
Lecturer, School of Information TechnologyGeorge has been teaching Information Technology (IT) within the tertiary sector for the last 20 years, He has been working at Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Tai Poutini Polytechnic and now Whitecliffe.
Continue readingWhere 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
Industry Partners
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