Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Diploma in Network and Cloud Technologies (Level 7) with strands in Networking, and Cloud Computing | |||
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Qualification Type | Diploma | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 120 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have specialised skills in infrastructure administration and network operations that support organisational needs and business objectives in line with relevant regulatory, legislative, and organisational requirements.
The qualification has been developed for graduates and current practitioners with experience in IT who seek to progress into advanced technical and service-focused roles in networking or cloud computing. Graduates will be able to operate independently under general direction, while working collaboratively in teams, and engage with complex systems, applying industry-recognised practices, and monitoring new technologies and their potential impacts on organisations. Graduates will be able to contribute to strengthening community resilience and participation in the digital economy by supporting culturally responsive digital capability and promoting the responsible and sustainable use of technology. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Design, integrate, and manage networked and cloud-enabled computing systems that meet organisational requirements for availability, scalability, security, sustainability, and performance. - Evaluate and manage IT service management, governance, and compliance frameworks to ensure effective service delivery and alignment with legal and ethical obligations. - Analyse and apply security tools and processes to protect systems, data, and services in networked, cloud, and hybrid environments. - Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, how they may be adopted in networking and cloud contexts, and their potential impact on an organisation. - Identify, evaluate and resolve complex technical problems in networked, cloud, and hybrid IT environments. - Adhere to IT professional expectations through application of professional working principles and communicating clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders Graduates of the Networking strand will also be able to: - Design, implement, optimise, and secure wired and wireless network infrastructures that support organisational operations and cloud connectivity, using networking principles and skills. Graduates of the Cloud Computing strand will also be able to: - Implement and manage automated cloud infrastructure using DevOps practices and industry best standards to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient service delivery aligned with organisational goals. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification provides an education pathway from:
- New Zealand Diploma in IT Infrastructure (Level 6) with strands in Networking, and Cloud-based Systems Administration [Ref: 4129]. - New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity (Level 6) [Ref: 3837]. Further education pathways include higher level IT-related qualifications, and industry certifications. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |||
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Education Organisation | No organisations currently offer this qualification. | |||
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Developed By | Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 5805 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2026-10-30 10:00:42.327 | |||
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Next Review | 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content | View full qualification details | |||
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