IT Networking

Academic requirements:

• Year 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Basic computing skills

Students over the age of 20 may be eligible for adult entry. Please refer to Entry Requirements for more information.

English requirements:

• IELTS 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
• TOEFL iBT - 46
• PTE Academic - 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
• Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 162
• Successful completion of CIT's English for Study and Life (Upper Intermediate)

• BSBSUS401

  Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

  CIT Code:	ADMN197
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness. It applies to individuals with responsibility for a specific area of work or who lead a work group or team and addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices, including the development of processes and tools.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT302

  Install and optimise operating system software

  CIT Code:	INFT193
  Description:	This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and optimise operating system (OS) software to meet business and client needs. It applies to individuals who may work under supervision and support others using well developed skills in creating solutions through analysis and evaluation of information.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTSAS308

  Run standard diagnostic tests

  CIT Code:	INFT1034
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot problems, identify and implement preventative maintenance techniques, and conduct diagnostic tests on a range of platforms.It applies to individuals who, while working under a level of supervision, have responsibility to action tasks in a frontline technical support capacity.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT301

  Create user documentation

  CIT Code:	INFT460
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create user documentation that is clear to the target audience and easy to navigate. It applies to individuals who may work under supervision with responsibility to support others in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) areas.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT202

  Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment

  CIT Code:	INFT701
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work and communicate effectively within organisational policies and governance arrangements, using information and communications technology (ICT) systems, equipment and software. It applies to individuals who may work under supervision with responsibility to support others within a small office environment.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• BSBWHS304

  Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

  CIT Code:	OHSS505
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in work health and safety (WHS) communication and consultation processes. It applies to individuals who participate in WHS communication and consultation processes as part of their work health and safety responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTSAS305

  Provide ICT advice to clients

  CIT Code:	COMM161
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information and communications technology (ICT) advice and support to clients, including the communication of comprehensive technical information. It applies to frontline technical support individuals who work under a level of supervision but have responsibility for providing technical support.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• RIICOM301D

  Communicate information

  CIT Code:	COMM505
  Description:	This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to communicate in the workplace within the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK304

  Administer network peripherals

  CIT Code:	COMP148
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage an environment of networked peripheral devices, in order to provide services to client users. It applies to individuals working as frontline technical support personnel responsible for connecting, maintaining and administering peripheral devices attached to networks.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• BSBITU311

  Use simple relational databases

  CIT Code:	COMP387
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use simple two-table relational databases with reports and queries, for storage and retrieval of information. It applies to individuals that may provide administrative support and analysis within an enterprise, or may be independently responsible for storage, retrieval and simple analysis of data relating to their own work roles.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• BSBEBU401

  Review and maintain a website

  CIT Code:	EBUS110
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake data analysis, review website content, and update and maintain a website. It applies to individuals who have knowledge of the relationship between a website and the core functions of an organisation. They also have working knowledge and skills to perform basic updates to website content. They may provide administrative support within an organisation or be other individuals who have been delegated this responsibility.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK303

  Configure and administer a network operating system

  CIT Code:	INFT187
  Description:	This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to create the network configuration required by a client and to set up and use administrative tools to manage the network. It applies to individuals working as frontline technical support personnel who are required to maintain network continuity through changing requirements.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT303

  Connect internal hardware components

  CIT Code:	INFT189
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to acquire, install, configure and evaluate system hardware components according to client and user requirements. It applies to individuals who work with a degree of self-sufficiency and provide support in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) work areas and activities.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT307

  Customise packaged software applications for clients

  CIT Code:	INFT190
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse, design, implement and review the customisation of packaged software applications, using simple programming constructs. It applies to individuals who have achieved a degree of autonomy as information and communications technology (ICT) users and support personnel for software application activities in the workplace.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK302

  Determine and action network problems

  CIT Code:	INFT191
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to document network related problems, determine solutions, or escalate problems to a new support level. It applies to individuals, working as frontline technical support personnel, who maintain network continuity by isolating and rectifying network problems as they arise.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTSAS304

  Provide basic system administration

  CIT Code:	INFT198
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement components of systems backup, restore, security and licensing in a stand-alone or client server environment. It applies to individuals who, while working under limited supervision, have responsibility in a frontline technical support capacity to exercise discretion and judgement, using appropriate knowledge to provide assistance.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK301

  Provide network systems administration

  CIT Code:	INFT199
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to technically manage the elements of a network, including contributing to a disaster recovery plan. It applies to individuals working as frontline technical support personnel responsible for administering a network.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK305

  Install and manage network protocols

  CIT Code:	INFT204
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage network protocols in a networking environment. It applies to individuals with competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills, working as network administrators who are required to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality and maintenance.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT304

  Implement system software changes

  CIT Code:	INFT366
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement system software changes and to hand over the modified system to the client's operational area. It applies to individuals working in support roles who are required to update operating systems on client computers with the latest technology fixes, working under minimum supervision.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTSAS303

  Care for computer hardware

  CIT Code:	INFT471
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the maintenance and location of hardware. It applies to frontline technical support individuals who work under a level of supervision but have some responsibility to maintain organisational hardware.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTPRG301

  Apply introductory programming techniques

  CIT Code:	INFT776
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications or games. It applies to individuals with responsibility for creating applications or games and includes creating code, using programming standards, testing, and debugging.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTWEB201

  Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

  CIT Code:	INFT819
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish a social networking presence, using social media tools and applications. It includes the requirement to review, compare, and use different types of social networking tools and applications. It applies to information and communications technology (ICT) personnel who need to develop a social networking web presence for a small or large office environment, using social media tools and applications.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTWEB301

  Create a simple markup language document

  CIT Code:	INFT819
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, create and save a basic markup language document, using a text editor. It applies to individuals who work in an assistant capacity to create web pages.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTWEB302

  Build simple websites using commercial programs

  CIT Code:	INFT821
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use web authoring tools to create, modify and test, simple web pages and websites. It applies to individuals with responsibility for creating and maintaining simple websites.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTWEB303

  Produce digital images for the web

  CIT Code:	INFT822
  Description:	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce, and manipulate, images suitable for use in website development. This unit applies to individuals with responsibility for creating graphics for a web environment.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTSAS307

  Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network

  CIT Code:	INFT836
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify available network components relevant to client requirements and to install, configure and secure those components as part of a small office or home office (SOHO) network. It applies to individuals who work under a level of supervision and have experience with analysis and problem solving when working with technologies.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUADIG304

  Create visual design components

  CIT Code:	MEDA373
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create visual designs for interactive media components that can be integrated into a range of media products. It applies to individuals who generate and assess ideas to create visual design components in response to specifications under supervision in a team environment.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• BSBWHS304

  Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

  CIT Code:	OHSS505
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in work health and safety (WHS) communication and consultation processes. It applies to individuals who participate in WHS communication and consultation processes as part of their work health and safety responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT401

  Determine and confirm client business requirements

  CIT Code:	INFT376
  Description:	unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine client business system requirements and verify the accuracy of the information gathered. It applies to information and communications technology (ICT) personnel who are required to analyse client expectations and needs, and recommend business system changes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT418

  Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment

  CIT Code:	INFT707
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment. It applies to ICT personnel who are required to gather information to determine the organisation’s code of ethics, and protect and maintain privacy policies and system security.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK401

  Install and manage a server

  CIT Code:	INFT462
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage a server. Server management includes initial configuration and testing, ongoing administration, software distribution and updates, profiling and monitoring servers, and troubleshooting. It applies to individuals with competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills, employed in network management or server administration roles. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK420

  Install and configure virtual machines

  CIT Code:	INFT1028
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and implement virtualisation solutions to meet organisational needs in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment.It applies to individuals who work in the network area of organisations and are responsible for the virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK403

  Manage network and data integrity

  CIT Code:	INFT734
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the development of asset protection processes, determining threats and implementing controls to mitigate risk. It applies to individuals working as middle managers including information security managers, network engineers and network technicians who are responsible for implementing and managing the organisational disaster recovery and asset protection policy and procedures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK404

  Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network

  CIT Code:	INFT735
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to utilise networking fundamentals, including wide area network (WAN) technologies, basic security, routing and switching fundamentals, and to configure simple networks. It applies to individuals working in a network support position. They would use the appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate, and troubleshoot, a small enterprise branch network.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN416

  Install, configure and test an internet protocol network

  CIT Code:	INFT848
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select network elements to meet client business specifications, ensure interoperability within the network, apply network topologies, protocols and security issues, and troubleshoot when required. It applies to individuals who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of information and communications technology (ICT) networks, and are employed by telecommunications or information technology networking provisioning companies.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK409

  Create scripts for networking

  CIT Code:	INFT304
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake scripted programming tasks for networking related activities. It applies to individuals with competent technical skills employed in network or systems administration roles. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK421

  Install, configure and test network security

  CIT Code:	INFT1029
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and test network security in an organisational environment.It applies to individuals who are involved in the installation, configuration, and testing of network security for networks of any size in job roles including network administrator, penetration tester, and security consultant.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK408

  Configure a desktop environment

  CIT Code:	INFT738
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and support a desktop or workstation operating system in a networked environment. It applies to individuals with competent technical skills employed in information and communications technology (ICT) support roles. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK412

  Create network documentation

  CIT Code:	INFT739
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine network requirements, and produce and evaluate appropriate network documentation. It applies to individuals with good task management and competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills, who are working as network administrators, technicians and support personnel. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK507

  Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

  CIT Code:	INFT744
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use the appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot, medium enterprise routers. It applies to individuals working as network technicians, network administrator and network support. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN417

  Install, configure and test a router

  CIT Code:	INFT849
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake router installation and configuration, as part of an upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network. It applies to individuals who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of information and communication technologies (ICT) networks.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN419

  Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches

  CIT Code:	INFT851
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine customer needs, use information communication technologies (ICT) to meet network requirements, rectify equipment errors and create appropriate workplace documentation. It applies to individuals working as installers of internet protocol (IP) networks, enterprise network technicians, network administrators and other network support personnel.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN420

  Design, install and configure an internetwork

  CIT Code:	INFT852
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine customer needs, create appropriate workplace documentation, connect and organise an internetwork according to design specifications, resolving technical problems as they arise. It applies to individuals who design and install internet protocol (IP) networks including enterprise internetwork technicians, network administrators and network support personnel for large, medium and small office home office (SOHO) enterprises.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN422

  Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching

  CIT Code:	INFT853
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform network switch configuration and troubleshooting. This unit applies to large networks involving wireless local area networks (WLANs), virtual local area networks (VLANs), interVLAN routing, remote access management and operating system management of network devices. It applies to individuals who work cooperatively with others, interpret technical information accurately, and work proficiently with information communication technology (ICT). Installers of internet protocol (IP), enterprise network technicians, network administrators and network support personnel complete this type of work.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT418

  Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment

  CIT Code:	INFT707
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment. It applies to ICT personnel who are required to gather information to determine the organisation's code of ethics, and protect and maintain privacy policies and system security.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTICT517

  Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

  CIT Code:	INFT1027
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• Installing and Managing Complex Networks

  CIT Code:	INFT989
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks. It applies to individuals with excellent ICT skills who are working as senior networking staff responsible for the sustainability of an organisation by using virtualisation technologies in complex computing environments of medium- to-large companies to provide network services and resources. This subject achieves ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTSUS501

  Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system

  CIT Code:	INFT841
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and integrate a virtual server in a network to replace multiple physical servers, reducing power requirements of individual servers and meeting sustainability targets. It applies to individuals with a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT) networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN611

  Produce an ICT network architecture design

  CIT Code:	INFT861
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and evaluate business specifications from a client, and produce a set of architecture design solutions to cater for present and future forecast demands. It applies to individuals working in the field who carry out design and implementation of technical solutions of information communications technology (ICT) networks, employed by telecommunications and information technology networking provisioning companies specialising in integrating converging and emerging technologies of ICT networks.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN516

  Produce technical solutions from business specifications

  CIT Code:	INFT859
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and evaluate business specifications from a client and produce viable business solutions. It applies to individuals who carry out network design and implementation of practical technical solutions of information and communication technology (ICT) networks. They are employed by telecommunications and information technology networking provisioning companies specialising in integrating converging and emerging technologies of ICT networks.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK511

  Manage network security

  CIT Code:	INFT214
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network. It applies to individuals with excellent information and communications technology (ICT) expertise who lead the development of strategic reviews of security and provide technical advice, guidance and leadership in resolution of specified problems.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK504

  Design and implement an integrated server solution

  CIT Code:	INFT741
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and implement a network authentication model that allows users to log in using the same user credentials between multiple operating system platforms to provide a secure method of sharing files on the same network. It applies to individuals employed in network or systems engineering roles where they are required to support multiple operating systems in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisations.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK507

  Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

  CIT Code:	INFT744
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use the appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot, medium enterprise routers. It applies to individuals working as network technicians, network administrator and network support.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK536

  Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions

  CIT Code:	INFT1030
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the deployment and administration of enterprise communication solutions. It includes email and remote access email, web portal or content management solution, and enterprise collaboration tools. It applies to individuals working as information and communications technology (ICT) professionals who configure and deploy software to supply email, collaboration and messaging services to meet the needs of enterprise users.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK506

  Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network

  CIT Code:	INFT743
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate, and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches. It applies to individuals with excellent communication skills who are working as help desk technicians and network support technicians.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK505

  Design, build and test a network server

  CIT Code:	INFT742
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test a server in a complex network environment. It applies to individuals who are employed in network or systems engineering roles, such as network engineers who are required to design and build network servers in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisations.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK503

  Install and maintain valid authentication processes

  CIT Code:	INFT543
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, install and maintain authentication processes to reduce the vulnerability of the system. It applies to individuals working as middle managers such as information security managers, network engineers or security analysts, who are responsible for implementing and monitoring the organisational security management system.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN514

  Install, configure and test a server

  CIT Code:	INFT857
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake work on a server as part of an upgrade to an existing network or during the implementation of a new network. It applies to individuals, employed by telecommunications and information communications technology (ICT) networking provisioning companies, who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of ICT networks.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK502

  Implement secure encryption technologies

  CIT Code:	INFT321
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure secure file encryption is selected, implemented and monitored on a computer network or local environment. It applies to individuals working as information and communications technology (ICT) professionals who may select, implement and monitor a secure encryption environment in any size enterprise.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTTEN422

  Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching

  CIT Code:	INFT853
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform network switch configuration and troubleshooting. This unit applies to large networks involving wireless local area networks (WLANs), virtual local area networks (VLANs), interVLAN routing, remote access management and operating system management of network devices. It applies to individuals who work cooperatively with others, interpret technical information accurately, and work proficiently with information communication technology (ICT). Installers of internet protocol (IP), enterprise network technicians, network administrators and network support personnel complete this type of work.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK525

  Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment

  CIT Code:	INFT748
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies, with the goal of providing a more sustainable information and communications technology (ICT) environment. It applies to individuals working as senior networking staff responsible for increasing the sustainability of an organisation, by using virtualisation technologies.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK527

  Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment

  CIT Code:	INFT750
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage virtualisation technologies, with the goal of providing a more sustainable information and communications technology (ICT) environment. It applies to individuals with excellent communication skills responsible for managing virtualisation technologies.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• ICTNWK535

  Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

  CIT Code:	INFT984
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement, virtualisation technologies to provide a more efficient and reliable information and communications technology (ICT) environment. It applies to senior networking staff responsible for increasing the sustainability of an enterprise.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

Certificate III: Help desk officer, help desk assistant, ICT operations support, ICT user support, PC support, technical support.

Certificate IV: network support, network operations support, network operations technician, network technician, network support technician

Diploma: Network Administrator, IT Administrator, IT Operations Administrator, Network Services Administrator, Network Support Coordinator, Network Operations Analyst, Network Security Coordinator, Network e-business Coordinator.

Modes of study include attending face-to-face classes covering theory and hands-on labwork, online digital learning, and participation in group capstone projects in a simulated workplace environment, plus personal study.

Learners may experience all of the following assessment methods in this program:

• Direct Observation - in a simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the workplace
• Product Based Methods - structured assessment activities such as reports, displays, work samples and presentations.
• Questioning - assessing knowledge evidence by written or oral questioning.
• Supplementary evidence - samples of evidence from the workplace, including reports from workplace. supervisor.

All assessments aim to reflect tasks that may occur in a work environment. Some assessments are completed under teacher supervision so that students can directly demonstrate their skills and knowledge Other assessments, such as projects and assignments are completed outside of class time so that students can develop research, team work and communication skills. All diploma students are required to participate in a group capstone project delivered in a simulated workplace environment.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) will receive 24 credit points (1 year) towards the Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) (ARB201) at University of Canberra (UC).

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) may also receive 48 credit points (6 months) towards the Bachelor of Information Technology at the Australian National University (ANU).

Students are advised to speak directly with UC and ANU in relation to course choices and pathways. ANU assess credit eligibility on a case by case basis.