Unit type

Credit Points

Specific requirements

Common
(2 units)

20

Units totalling 20 credit points selected from Common Units available. Students must complete the compulsory unit (CUC107) and one of two academic skills units.
CUC107 Northern Perspectives (compulsory)
Plus either:
CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology (recommended for this course) or
CUC100 Academic Literacies

Core Units
(5 units)

50

Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points:
HIT125 Application Concepts
HIT162 Information Technology Concepts
HIT171 Network Engineering 1
HIT172 Professional Certification 1
HIT272 Professional Certification 2

Specialist Electives
(1 unit)

10

Specialist Elective units totalling 10 credit points selected from one of the three units below.
HIT243 Internet Security and Risk
HIT271 Network Engineering 2
PMO201 Project Management

80

Total Credit Points

1. Complete Approved Student Status (current principal or manager approval required)
   
   http://staff.det.nt.gov.au/quickfind/hr/employment_conditions/index.shtml#studies
   Return completed forms to:  elearning.det@nt.gov.au  or fax: 8999 3711
   Note: Participation in study program should be approved by your principal/manager
   Course fees and reimbursement will be authorised by Gregory Moo, Chief Information Officer, TIPS

1. Enrol through Higher Ed Admissions (SATAC)  
   
   http://www.satac.edu.au/uniweb/sect02/default.asp
   $43.00 application fee (non refundable)
   Enrolment code for SATAC : 116041
   Enrolments through SATAC should be made before December 11.

1. Accept your place when you receive an offer from SATAC

1. Determine the most appropriate study plan for you – the study plan below will potentially suit all participants for semester 1 2010

1. Discuss any exemptions that you may be entitled to (with CDU)

1. Fill in your details when you receive the enrolment pack from CDU

1. Make payment of fees to CDU

1. Be prepared to undertake at least 10 hours /week of study (if you are Darwin based attending lectures up to 4 hours face-to-face is recommended).

1. Ensure you have internet connectivity for online learning components

1. Be prepared to undertake at least 2 residentials next year (one close to the start of the school year, one towards end of June 2010. Dates location/s  TBC)

1. Apply to DET for reimbursement of fees ( after successful completion of unit)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

HIT125 Application Concepts

CO

HIT162 Information Technology Concepts CU

CU

HIT171 Network Engineering 1

CO

Specialist Elective
Or
CUC107 Northern Perspectives

SE
CU

Year 2

CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology

CU

CUC107 Northern Perspectives
Or
Specialist Elective CU

CU
SE

HIT172 Professional Certification 1

CO

HIT272 Professional Certification 2

CO

Specialist Electives

HIT243 Internet Security and Risk

SE

HIT271 Network Engineering 2

SE

PMO201 Project Management

SE

Unit Title

Unit Code

Cost

Northern Perspectives (compulsory)

CUC107

$650

Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology

CUC106

$650

Academic Literacies

CUC100

$650

Application Concepts

HIT125

$926

Information Technology Concepts

HIT162

$926

Network Engineering 1

HIT171

$926

Professional Certification 1

HIT172

$926

Professional Certification 2

HIT272

$926

Internet Security and Risk

HIT243

$926

Network Engineering 2

HIT271

$926

Project Management

PMO201

$1084 /$926
pre 2008 students

Application Concepts (HIT125)

Credit Points

10

This subject will provide an introduction to web development technologies, xhtml and css, and a first programming language. Students will combine practical coding skills with associated theoretical concepts.

Information Technology Concepts (HIT162)

Credit Points

10

IT professionals will encounter a variety of platforms and networks in their career. The role of the IT professional is to select, deploy, integrate and administer platforms, components and networks in an organisation. This unit covers the fundamentals of hardware and operating systems and how they integrate to form essential components of IT systems. An introduction of to networking and its application is also covered.

Network Engineering 1 (HIT171)

Credit Points

10

This unit provides students with an introduction to the principles and concepts of modern-day data communications systems and networks. In particular the student is introduced to the underlying principles of a Data Communications system. These principles are then applied to explain the operating and functioning of the INTERNET and its associated TCP/IP protocol family. It also prepares students to undertake the necessary examinations to qualify for the qualification of the Cisco Certified Network Associate Part 1 (CCNA1).

Please note that the CCNA1 qualification (but not HIT171) requires that students complete an on-site practical exam at a CISCO academy such as CDU.

Professional Certification 1 (HIT172)

Credit Points

10

The first of two units that prepare students to undertake the necessary examinations to qualify for an IT Professional Certification. Professional certifications are tailored towards providing students with knowledge and skills required by industry. To achieve the certification students will have to pass an external examination.

Professional Certification 2(HIT272)

Credit Points

10

The second of two units that prepare students to undertake the examinations to qualify for an IT Professional Certification. Professional certifications are tailored towards providing students with knowledge and skills required by industry. To achieve certification students will have to pass an external examination.

Internet Security And Risk (HIT243)

Credit Points

10

An overview of web-enabled operations within the context of security and risk management; legal and ethical issues in web operations; computer and Internet crime; the risks of insecure systems; risk management strategies for business; Internet security standards; cryptography and authentication; firewalls; securing payments over the Internet; intelligent agents.

Network Engineering 2 (HIT271)

Credit Points

10

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in {HIT171}

NA

This unit aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of modern day, data communications. The concepts of classless network addressing are introduced, as are the concepts of link-state routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP. Students are introduced to such advanced switch based concepts as Virtual LANs and the associated issues of the Virtual Trunking and Spanning Tree Protocols. In addition emerging trends in data communications and their associated technologies will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to ISDN and Frame-Relay. It also prepares students to successfully pass the Cisco Networking Academy (CNA) CCNA 2 qualification. The CCNA2 qualification (but not HIT271) requires that students complete an on-site practical exam at a CISCO academy such as CDU.

To enrol in this unit, students must have successfully completed Cisco Certified Network Associate Part 1 (CCNA1).

Project Management (PMO201)

Credit Points

10

Introduction to project management: the project; ethical issues in conducting projects; statement of work and the specification; project work breakdown structure and team recruitment; generating a project task list; project Gantt chart; critical path analysis; risk analysis basics and time buffer calculations; budgeting and costing; project plan review; project execution; project change; project communication and team building; achieving closure; types of projects: basic projects, major projects, macro projects; international projects in the global environment. A team project activity will form an integral part of this unit to practice project management concepts.

Northern Perspectives (CUC107) (Compulsory)

Credit Points

10

This unit deals with issues of place, people and politics in north Australia from the perspective of its Indigenous and Post contact communities. It examines the challenges the region has faced in the development of appropriate economic, legal and political systems and the development of its resources. Finally, it celebrates the cultural and geographic uniqueness of the region. The major focus is on the Northern Territory but some attention is given to the north of Western Australia and north Queensland. Note: This unit may require Internet access.

Design And Innovation: Communicating Technology (CUC106)

Credit Points

10

Design and Innovation provides students with the opportunity to learn about design, sustainable community development, team work and communication whilst contributing towards international development projects. Students work in multidisciplinary teams to design solutions for projects ranging from water supply and quality to sanitation, health and education programs, and other infrastructure developments. Developing creative solutions and building prototypes is a major focus in this unit. The other component, academic literacy skills, is approached in the context of researching and communicating about the project.

Academic Literacies (CUC100)

Credit Points

10

The aim of the unit is to help students succeed in their studies by giving them the opportunity to reflect on their requirements for success and to strengthen their skills in critical thinking, academic reading and writing, and information and computer literacy. Note: This unit may require Internet access.