TAFE NSW
12 Months +
Prepare for entry-level IT careers with this higher education diploma covering cyber security, programming, databases, and internetworking. Ideal for those seeking practical skills and industry knowledge to launch a career in the booming IT sector.
You must have completed a NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent, a Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation, or a completed Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification. Certificates and transcripts must be certified through a Justice of the Peace. It's recommended you have strong interest in IT, a PC or laptop for study, strong digital literacy and organisational skills, and mathematics knowledge to HSC level. Special admission may be available for mature-aged (21+) or disadvantaged applicants.
The diploma comprises 8 core subjects (80 credit points) covering foundational IT knowledge. Year 1 includes Introduction to Cyber Security, Internetworking 1 & 2, Introduction to Programming, Communication for the IT Professional, Introduction to Databases, Virtualisation, and Professional Issues in IT. Elective subjects are available to align your study with specific interests or career goals. All subjects combine theory with practical coursework to develop both conceptual understanding and hands-on technical skills.
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation (RTO 90003) and higher education provider with extensive campus locations across New South Wales. They offer comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to professional development resources like LinkedIn Learning. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and experience, enabling faster qualification completion through credit transfers.
Graduates progress to entry-level IT roles including ICT Support Technician, IT Support Officer, and IT Services Helpdesk Officer. The diploma provides a pathway to advance your career through the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security) or Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering), with 1 year of advanced standing credited. You'll also be eligible for industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Security+.
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