Diploma in Systems Technology (Level 5)
This programme has now been replaced by the new NZ Diploma in IT Technical Support and is no longer available.
Click here for course details on the NZ Diploma in IT Technical Support
Programme Overview
This qualification is for people who enjoy learning about the more technical aspects of computing including diagnosing and solving problems and hands-on computer repair. Whether you are changing your career or just starting out, this qualification gives you a well recognised and highly regarded qualification in a short time.
This qualification provides hands on sessions and includes a 4-week internship with a local IT company.
What will I learn?
This qualification provides IT training in a range of skill sets, including:
- Identifying and understanding basic PC components.
- Installing, configuring and troubleshooting a range of computer components.
- Designing, installing and managing computer networks using Windows Server.
- Installing, configuring, and upgrading operating systems.
- Understanding and configuring virtual machines.
Programme Content
Our Diploma in Systems Technology covers a wide range of material, including:
- Windows and Linux operating systems
- Operate a word processing application
- Customer Service
- Help desk problem-solving techniques
- PC fundamentals
- PC setup
- A+ essentials and practical application
- Networking fundamentals
- Network operating systems
- Network+
- Project Management
- Introduction to Microsoft Exchange Server
- Introduction to virtualisation
- Configuring Windows
- Group development project
- Employment development program
- Field site practical training
Major Qualification Goals
Upon completion of this IT qualification, students will be able to:
- Operate and maintain a personal computer.
- Identify, compare and operate different computer components (Motherboards, RAM, CPU’s, Hard Drives, Printers, Portable PC’s).
- Install and configure the Windows operating system.
- Install and troubleshoot computer peripherals.
- Configure and administer a Local Area Network using Windows Server.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network problems and manage network security.
- Understand and configure virtual machines.
- Demonstrate communication, problem solving, time management, goal setting, planning and customer relation skills.
Industry Certifications
This qualification offers training towards these highly sought after internationally recognised IT certifications:- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Project+
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Configuring Windows.
Career Opportunities
This qualification can complement your existing skills and qualifications or provide further opportunities in your current role. It can also prepare you for a number of career opportunities including:
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Programme Fees Guide
Fees include all campus based learning guides, texts, and access to resources, except vendor certificate exams.2016 Domestic Students Fees:
$7,640 + $500 enrolment fee (GST inclusive).
You may be eligible for an IT Scholarship up to a value of $2000. Click to learn more
NOTE: Qualification fees are a guide only. Actual domestic fees will depend on when a programme is started and what year the qualification is completed. Fees may increase by up to 2% next year, so students will be required to pay this extra on any remaining courses of the programme that need to be completed beyond 2016.
If you plan to pay your fees by Student Loan and/or apply for a Student Allowance, you need to apply online at www.studylink.govt.nz and clicking on their APPLY NOW link. The application will work out what you are entitled to and will allow you to apply.
2016 International Students Fees:
NZ $14,382 + $500 enrolment fee (GST inclusive)
NOTE: Qualification fees are a guide only. Actual fees will depend on when a programme is started and what year the qualification is completed and if fees are changed next year. If fees are increased, students will be required to pay the extra on any remaining courses of the programme that need to be completed beyond 2016.
NZ $14,382 + $500 enrolment fee (GST inclusive)
NOTE: Qualification fees are a guide only. Actual fees will depend on when a programme is started and what year the qualification is completed and if fees are changed next year. If fees are increased, students will be required to pay the extra on any remaining courses of the programme that need to be completed beyond 2016.