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Course code: ICT50220N | CRICOS Code: 108791M
Pathway to
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Architecture)
OverviewAbout this pathway
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate III in Information Technology (Networking) (0.5 Years) and the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) (0.5 Years) and the Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Architecture) (0.5 Years).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
Courses includedThis pathway includes
CRICOS Code: 108789E | National Code: ICT30120
Begin your career in the growing IT sector and gain an overall knowledge of the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry when you study the Certificate III in Information Technology focused on Networking.
Learn how to securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information, identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments, apply introductory programming techniques, provide advice to clients, work in a team and develop your critical and creative thinking skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirements:
- Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you
COURSE INTAKES
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Blacktown | Feb, Jul | $9,920 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $9,920 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $9,920 AUD |
for 2026
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Blacktown | Feb, Jul | $9,920 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $9,920 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $9,920 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 108790A | National Code: ICT40120
The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the information technology industry.
In this exciting course, you'll work on projects like building networks, using routers and switches, configuring computers, setting up network connections, including cloud services, and troubleshooting activities.
The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills required in the networking field to set you up for success.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirements:
- Year 12 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
Additional Requirements:Applicants seeking direct entry into Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) are required to demonstrate an understanding of basic network protocols and security, hardware components, being able to run standard diagnostic tests and being able to install and optimise an operating system. These can be demonstrated by:
- Prior completion of Certificate III in Information Technology (Networking) or
- Prior completion of other relevant qualifications or work experience.
These students may be required to attend an Interview. The interview will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams
- Applicants who do not have the above stated qualification or experience will be required to study Certificate III in Information Technology (Networking) as a pre-requisite and will be issued with a package offer.
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Blacktown | Feb, Jul | $12,960 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $12,960 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $12,960 AUD |
for 2026
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Blacktown | Feb, Jul | $12,960 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $12,960 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $12,960 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 108791M | National Code: ICT50220
The Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking & Cloud Architecture) equips you with the practical skills and knowledge in two emerging areas of IT. This course aims to help you take your career to the next level in more senior network technician roles.
In this exciting course you will put your skills into practice in our virtual lab environments. You will also use industry standard technology to give you the skills and prepare you to work in the IT industry. You will design and develop network architecture, install, and configure advanced routers and switches and configure advanced virtual computing environments. You will also learn to build advanced cloud architecture applications.
Our experienced teaching staff will help you graduate with the technical skills that are directly relevant to industry.
Subject area: Information TechnologyENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
COURSE INTAKES
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $15,730 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $15,730 AUD |
for 2026
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $15,730 AUD |
| St Leonards | Jul | $15,730 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $15,730 AUD |
SuitabilityIs this pathway suitable?
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Academics: Year 10 or equivalent
- English: Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent