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Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) & (Cloud Engineering)


 National Code: ICT50220
 TAFE SA Code: TP01273

Study pathway: Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support) (ICT40120)
2025 start

Description

Become an IT Systems Administrator and Cloud Engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn the skills required to create cloud services and IT.

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36 months 
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Virtual Classroom
Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Adelaide City
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
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Online
Online Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Part Time Part Time
 
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements


Information Sessions


 Online. A link will be provided to those that register.
 Thursday 28th November 2024, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
 as listed above

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Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 36 month course
Subsidised
$598
$3,589
Concession
$356
$2,134
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Possible job roles include Cloud Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) & (Cloud Engineering) (ICT50220)
    This course is designed to provide you with training in the skills and knowledge required to review maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications and build, implement and manage cloud infrastructure and virtual networks. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 14 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments 40
    Lead and facilitate a team 50
    Manage client problems 20
    Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation 50
    Originate and develop concepts 30
    Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Analyse Data 60
    Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages 80
    Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms 60
    Design and configure desktop virtualisation 80
    Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan 30
    Gather, analyse and interpret threat data 40
    Implement cloud infrastructure with code 80
    Implement virtual network in cloud environments 60
    Install an enterprise virtual computing environment 60
    Install and upgrade operating systems 50
    Install IoT devices and networks 50
    Manage infrastructure in cloud environments 50
    Prioritise ICT change requests 20
    Review and manage delivery of maintenance services 20

  • Credit Transfer

    Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    University University Course Details
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Games & Entertainment Design)
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)
    Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

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Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) & (Cloud Engineering)
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