Networking and Internetworking Technology: HND

Networking and Internetworking Technology: HND

Course Description
Do you want to be: System Administrator, Network Engineer, Computer Technician? In the last few years there has been a massive growth in vendor qualifications from Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA which in turn has led employers to name these qualifications when advertising for staff. This new course integrates the traditional HNC and HND programme with knowledge and skills which will allow the student to sit a range of vendor exams, if they so wish, and also allows Progression to University.

Preferred Entry Requirements
One Higher Grade pass and three Standard Grades passes to include evidence of numeracy and computer skills. Alternatively NC modules or NQ units will also be considered. Candidates over 18 may be accepted with lower qualifications. Candidates with particular vendor qualifications may be eligible for credit transfer in some subjects.

Course Duration
Course Duration: 2 academic years
Start Date: Aug-09
End Date: Jun-11
Hours per week: 18 hours (students should also plan for 17 hours per week of private study)

Course Content
Course subjects: Operating System Essentials, Operating System Support, Internet Concepts, Client Operating Systems, Network Server Operating Systems, Network Technology, Routing Technology, Switching Technology, Internetworking Technology, Network Infrastructure, Web Server Management, Supporting Users: Troubleshooting Desktop Applications, Supporting Users: Troubleshooting Desktop Operating Systems, Wireless Local Area Networks.

Progression
Entry to Degree programmes in Networking or IT Studies. Employment: Network Administrator, Technician.