Qualification Overview

Qualification Title New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration (Level 6)
Qualification Type Diploma
Level 6
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Information Technology » Information Systems » Systems Analysis and Design
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification was co-developed by IT Professionals New Zealand (ITPNZ) and NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS).

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have attained a range of professional and technical skills in a specialist area within Information Technology systems administration. It will prepare people for employment as either a systems administrator or desktop analyst in a support environment, to proceed to further study, or to contribute to community outcomes. This qualification builds on the common core of Level 6 skills, and generalist skills developed at Level 5, or equivalent relevant experience.

Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having IT Professionals who are qualified in the management of client software and systems, in all sectors of the economy and society.

Graduates will be capable of carrying out systems administration, and providing related advice and support, using skills that will be industry relevant. They will also be able to operate within an organisation with appropriate professional standards and practice, both independently and as part of a team.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Implement and monitor a range of resilient and secure systems and network services, including identity management and directory services to meet organisational requirements.
- Plan and use services, technologies and tools to automate the deployment and management of devices, applications and infrastructure.
- Implement, configure and deploy a range of services in the cloud to meet organisational requirements.
- Implement a server-based virtualisation infrastructure to support cost-effective solutions and meet organisational requirements.
- Investigate and implement advanced network security to protect and secure assets, troubleshoot and mitigate threats and attacks, and to meet best practice and organisational requirements.
- Apply IT service management and change management processes and procedures to comply with organisational requirements.
- Apply professional and ethical practices with integrity to meet the industry wide expectations of a responsible IT professional, in accordance with legal, regulatory and organisational requirements.
- Apply communication, information design, teamwork, personal, and interpersonal skills, to enhance working effectiveness, efficiency, and quality outcomes in a variety of situations in an organisational environment.
- Apply project management tools and techniques, using critical thinking, enterprise skills and knowledge of project planning, management and control, to an IT related project, to analyse and solve problems.
Education pathways
This qualification provides an education pathway from:
- New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) [Ref: 2596]

This qualification provides a pathway to further specialisation through industry specific training, for example, IT Security, or to:
- New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity (Level 6) [Ref: 3837]

Other possible pathways include degree qualifications.

This qualification may also equip learners to attempt optional industry certifications at the appropriate level and area of specialty.
Employment pathways
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to gain employment in entry level roles such as IT technician, help desk, Tier 1 and 2 desktop support, systems administration, cloud service technicians/administrators, or in applications support.

Graduates also have the background to progress into more advanced roles such as senior system administrator or application support analyst roles.

Graduates of this qualification will have the systems administration skills that will enable them to contribute to society, supporting digital proficiency and capability in a range of community and voluntary areas.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Current legislation and regulations can be accessed at:
www.legislation.govt.nz.

Current AS/NZS standards can be accessed at:
www.standards.govt.nz.

Relevant codes of ethics and professional practice, including the following:
- ITP Code of Ethics: https://itp.nz/ethics
- ITP Professional Practice Guidelines, including the ITP Code of Practice and ITP Professional Knowledge Curriculum: https://itp.nz/practice

Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT NZ) provides up-to-date, actionable advice on current threats and vulnerabilities, as well as guidance on mitigation and cyber security best practice, available at www.cert.govt.nz/it-specialists.
Developed By Toi Mai Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2601
Status Discontinued
Created 2015-05-08 13:21:53.0
Last Date For Entry 2023-02-28 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2023-12-31 00:00:00.0

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