Diploma of Network Engineering

The Diploma of Network Engineering will prepare you for entry-level network engineering roles by providing the skills and knowledge required to design, operate and maintain networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure of industry and government organisations.

Your coursework will cover key areas of network engineering, including data networks and their implementation.

You will combine academic studies with practical experience allowing you to further develop your skill set and provide you with the opportunity to stand out from the crowd in a competitive industry.

You can also use this qualification to move into our other degree programs such as the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours.

Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry modules, including Microsoft certification.

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

CUC107

CUC106

Common Units

Core Units(5 units) - 50cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below.

HIT137 Software Now HIT164 Computing Fundamentals HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications STA101 Statistics HIT274 Network Engineering Applications (replaces HIT174 from 2020)

Elective(1 units) - 10cp

Select units totalling 10 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University.

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.