Course details

New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration
NZQF Level 6

About the course

For those who are serious about their IT career, we’ve designed the Level 6 Diploma in Systems Administration. These learners are among our best and can typically slide into any organisation, right away. Ideal for anyone wanting to become a Network Architect. Following this one year New Zealand diploma course you will be able to Implement networking technologies like Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and Group Policy Management (GPM). Install, upgrade and migrate devices in a server based network. Deploy server based storage solutions like Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), Storage Pools and Storage Area Networks (SAN). Apply advanced virtualisation using Microsoft technologies like Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. Introduction to service management with ITIL. Implement high availability and failover in networked environments. Implement load balancing in networked environments. Monitor complex networks. Manage advanced domain based environments. Implement core and distributed network solutions. Apply Systems Administration Practices and Procedures in an enterprise environment.

Entry requirements

There are no mandatory prerequisites for this qualification; however, learners enrolling are recommended to hold one of the following qualifications:

• New Zealand Diploma of Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

International students must have an appropriate level of English proficiency for the level at which they intend to study – IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5

About the provider

Since 2004 Techtorium has been inspiring young Kiwis to join the IT industry.

Our open-plan floor layout allows you to grow in a modern and innovative learning environment that promotes critical thinking for advanced learning. Everything we do is vocational in nature, so you will leave Techtorium with the practical skills you need to make an impact in your first IT role.

Our team of Employment Pathways Managers are your walking CV and are working closely with some of New Zealand's largest and most innovative IT companies to ensure Techtorium students are first in line for jobs in the industry.