Pathway Outline
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Networking
Networking
Pathway
National Code
—
—
State Code
AC10
AC10
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
21/07/2020
21/07/2020
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
25/05/2022
25/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
4.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Nominal Hours
805
805
Description
This pathway provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and manage small scale networks. Skills developed in this course include, but are not limited to installing, configuring and testing networks and servers in organisations; administering network and cyber security; implementing virtual machines and wireless networks.
An individual with this specialisation could work, either as an independent network support technician or as part of a team in the development, configuration and administration of small scale networks.
An individual with this specialisation could work, either as an independent network support technician or as part of a team in the development, configuration and administration of small scale networks.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- seven (7) core units plus
- thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking Specialisation
- at least six (6) units must be selected from the elective units listed in ICT40120 and up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 3, 4 or 5.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation for Networking are select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking specialisation.
- seven (7) core units plus
- thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking Specialisation
- at least six (6) units must be selected from the elective units listed in ICT40120 and up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 3, 4 or 5.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one or more of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation for Networking are select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking specialisation.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAE47 | BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBT27 | ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBU08 | ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBO73 | BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ12 | ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBS62 | ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU17 | ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group D Elective Units: Networking Specialisation
Select all seven (7) elective units from Group D Networking Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ06 | ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT77 | ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBT75 | ICTNWK424 | Install and operate small enterprise branch networks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBT70 | ICTNWK429 | Install hardware to networks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBS40 | ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAP96 | ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBT76 | ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group H General Electives
The remaining units may be chosen from Group H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 | Networking | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil