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Qualification Overview
This is a 39-week full-time, open-entry programme based on the internationally recognised curriculums for CompTIA A+ and Network+ and a broad range of generic computer systems
engineering and network administration subjects from several specialist computer engineering NZQF unit standards. It also includes subjects for Microsoft MCTS and MCITP for Windows Server 2008 and GNU/Linux.
The programme will provide you with a comprehensive range of knowledge and practical skills in demand by industry employers. It starts with computer assembly and
software installation and follows a logical progression through computer hardware maintenance; operating systems and software applications maintenance; computer peripherals set-up and maintenance; the design and set up of a local
area network (LAN); routers; subneting; wireless networks and culminates with the management of multi-user computer systems.
Qualification Structure & Delivery
The Diploma in Computer Systems & Network Administration combines two qualifications delivered over two 18-week semesters by tutors who are specialists
in their respective fields. Each semester is divided into two terms of nine weeks with a one-week holiday between terms. The total study time is 39 weeks.

In the first semester we deliver the computer systems engineering subjects including the CompTIA subjects for A+ and Network+ certification.
See the Certificate in Computer Systems Engineering page for details
of the first semester.
In the second semester we deliver the computer network administration subjects, including Microsoft specific subjects for MCTS
and MCITP certification, See the Certificate in Computer Network Administration page for details of the second
semester.
You can check out your career path options on the Microsoft ICT Curriculum Road Map 2008.
A more detailed list of the programme content is published in the Electec College Course Information booklet which we will mail to you as part of the College Information Pack. You may request this information by clicking the
link at the bottom of this page.
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