Course Description

The Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems and Networks offers a diversity of units with innovative learning material and labs. The course provides ample hands-on experience to engage learners in acquiring practical skills and knowledge to assist them with establishing a career within the IT field. The duration of this programme is spread over two years the first entailing units are common to all IT streams. The intent is to ensure that learners broaden their knowledge beyond the central area of study. Lastly, the second focuses on the core aspects of routing, switching, infrastructure design principles and virtualisation techniques to implement and manage a small to a medium-sized enterprise network environment. Finally, work-based learning is also delivered utilising apprenticeship schemes to ensure that learners are adequately prepared and competent for the industry. This essentially empowers them and allows them to apply their skills in real-life environments and obtain knowledge to aid them in their studies.

Career Prospects

Junior/Assistant Systems Administrator,
Junior/Assistant Network Administrator,
Junior/Assistant Database Administrator,
End User Support

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
MCAST Diploma in IT
or
MCAST Diploma in iGaming
or
Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3
Compulsory: Mathematics
AND
Compulsory: One subject from Computer Studies OR Physics OR Information Technology OR IT -VET OR ICT C3 pass grade at level 3

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

In view of Entry Requirements for course, ECDL or ICDL Certification, are not considered as replacing any part of the pool of Compulsory Subjects