New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have attained a range of professional and technical skills in a specialist area within Information Technology support. It will prepare people for employment as either a systems administrator or desktop analyst in a support environment, or to proceed to further study. This qualification builds on the common core of Level 6 skills, and generalist skills developed at Level 5, or equivalent relevant experience.

Graduates will be capable of carrying out systems administration, and providing related advice and support, using skills that will be internationally relevant. They will also be able to operate within an organisation with appropriate professional standards and practice, both independently and as part of a team.

Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having IT Professionals who are qualified in the management of client software and systems, in all sectors of the economy and society.

AGI aims at achieving highly academic standards in educating and training students of diverse national and culture backgrounds, by acting as a coherent community easy to integrate into New Zealand, or any other, society as the institute abides by the Code of Practice.

AGI is registered and accredited with the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989.