Diploma in Network and System Administration
Program Description
The aim of the Diploma in Network and System Administration is to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and ethical understanding required to excel in the field of network and system administration of Information Technology infrastructure. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories enabling graduates to be proficient in installing, configuring, and maintaining network and computer system hardware and software. It equips students with the expertise to troubleshoot and resolve network and system problems, implement robust security measures, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Furthermore, this program instils a commitment to professional and ethical behaviour while fostering lifelong learning skills to ensure graduates remain current in a rapidly evolving field. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well-prepared for a successful career in network and computer system administration and will be able to adapt to emerging technologies in the industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of network and system administration.
- Implement networks and systems hardware and software.
- Assess networks and systems performance by troubleshooting and resolving typical problems
- Secure networks and systems hardware and software.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour.
Occupation and Industry Sector
Completion Requirements
Students seeking the Level 5 Diploma in Network and System Administration qualification must successfully complete all mandatory core courses worth 90 credit
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Network and System Administration Mandatory Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 90 | ||
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| GED 200 | Document Network Issues - Technical English | 4 |
| NSA 106 | Create simple software programs and develop problem solving skills | 4 |
| NSA 103 | Comply with copyrights, ethics, privacy and standards in an ICT environment | 2 |
| NSA 104 | Administer network server | 4 |
| NSA 204 | Manage Linux servers | 4 |
| NSA 101 | Install, configure and test a small local area network | 4 |
| NSA 205 | Administer wireless networks | 4 |
| NSA 108 | Manage network routing and switching | 4 |
| NSA 203 | Manage network security | 4 |
| NSA 201 | Configure enterprise virtual computing environments | 4 |
| NSA 207 | Manage VLANs and WANs | 4 |
| NSA 202 | Develop fundamental concepts of cloud services and infrastructure | 4 |
| NSA 110 | Classify Computer Hardware, Network Devices and Protocols | 4 |
| NSA 111 | Administer Network Services | 4 |
| NSA 210 | Provide Client Support in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Environment | 3 |
| NSA 211 | Administer Domain Services | 4 |
| NSA 212 | Process Threat Data | 4 |
| NSA 213 | Investigate Emerging Networking Challenges | 4 |
| NSA 130 | Experience the Nature of the Workplace | 4 |
| NSA 230 | Undertake on-job experience | 4 |
| NSA 231 | Undertake On Job Training and Support | 4 |
| NSA 232 | Practice Networks Administration | 3 |
| NSA 233 | Practice Systems Administration | 3 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 90 |
| Program Code | DCNSA |
| Major Code | NSA |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Level 5 Diploma in Network and System Administration
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| NSA 106 | Create simple software programs and develop problem solving skills | 4 |
| NSA 103 | Comply with copyrights, ethics, privacy and standards in an ICT environment | 2 |
| NSA 110 | Classify Computer Hardware, Network Devices and Protocols | 4 |
| NSA 104 | Administer network server | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| GED 200 | Document Network Issues - Technical English | 4 |
| NSA 101 | Install, configure and test a small local area network | 4 |
| NSA 111 | Administer Network Services | 4 |
| NSA 204 | Manage Linux servers | 4 |
| NSA 205 | Administer wireless networks | 4 |
| NSA 130 | Experience the Nature of the Workplace | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| NSA 108 | Manage network routing and switching | 4 |
| NSA 201 | Configure enterprise virtual computing environments | 4 |
| NSA 203 | Manage network security | 4 |
| NSA 210 | Provide Client Support in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Environment | 3 |
| NSA 211 | Administer Domain Services | 4 |
| NSA 230 | Undertake on-job experience | 4 |
| NSA 232 | Practice Networks Administration | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 26 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| NSA 202 | Develop fundamental concepts of cloud services and infrastructure | 4 |
| NSA 207 | Manage VLANs and WANs | 4 |
| NSA 212 | Process Threat Data | 4 |
| NSA 213 | Investigate Emerging Networking Challenges | 4 |
| NSA 233 | Practice Systems Administration | 3 |
| NSA 231 | Undertake On Job Training and Support | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 23 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 90 | |