Diploma in Networking

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).

• 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

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

• CCNA Routing and Switching
• CCNA Wireless
• CCNA Collaboration
• CCNA Security
• CompTIA Project+

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

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)