Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Diploma in ICT (Support & Operations)
Qualification Type Diploma
Level 7
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Information Technology » Other Information Technology » Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this diploma is to provide New Zealand with graduates who have updated knowledge and specialist skills to remain current in a specific area of ICT S Support & Operations, in response to the changing needs and demands of the dynamic ICT environment. The graduates will obtain specific knowledge and technical skills to design, configure, maintain and manage computer networks, infrastructure, cloud computing platforms and other ICT services. Alongside the technical knowledge, graduates will be empowered to have a strong customer focus, integrity, and solid analytical skills.
Graduates will be capable of applying current ICT Professional skills, knowledge and practice that will be internationally recognised. They will be able to operate with appropriate professional standards and practice, both independently and as part of a team. Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having an on-going supply of ICT Professionals who are experienced and qualified in an area of their current ICT field.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Carry out construction diving work using Surface Supply Breathing Apparatus to 50 metres
- Carry out wet bell diving operations to 50 metres
- Work as a construction diver using a hot water suit
- Operate a compression chamber
- Work in a dive team to complete offshore construction diving operations
Education pathways
Graduates of this qualification will have the knowledge and skills required to undertake further study towards a degree level qualification in ICT or specialist ICT certifications in networks, servers, databases or security.
Employment pathways
The graduates, with this qualification in ICT support and Operations, will have right knowledge and practical skills to fulfil current requirements of the ICT industry including need of database administrators, analysts and managers; sever and network engineers and technicians; and enterprise ICT service support analysts and technicians in global and New Zealand's ICT industry within small to large scale organisations.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Diploma in IT (Level 5) or equivalent knowledge and skills. If English is not their first language and for International students an overall IELTS band score of at least 6.0 is required with no band score lower than 5.5, or evidence must be provided of equivalent English language proficiency.
Education Organisation Communications International Education Limited
Developed By Communications International Education Limited
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3585
Status Current
Created 2016-11-16 00:00:00.0
Next Review 2021-12-31 00:00:00.0
Content
* Database Systems Management and Maintenance
* Database Systems Design and Development
* Installation & Support for a Multi-user Server Operating System
* ICT Network Management
* Advanced Windows Server Management
* Configuration and Deployment of Cloud ICT Infrastructure
* ICT Service Management
* Network Security

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