vision college - school of ict info booklet

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SCHOOL OF ICT COURSE INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORM

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Welcome to Vision College School of IT

WELCOME TO VISION COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ICT


ContentsWeb Development & Design p. 04Course Overview p. 05Programme Content & Learning Objectives p. 06Course Breakdown p. 09Entry Requirements p. 13Graduate stories p. 14

Software Engineering & Design p. 16Course Overview p. 17Programme Content p. 18Learning Objectives p. 19Entry Requirements p. 19

Computer Systems and Network Administration p. 20 Course Overview p. 25 Programme Content p. 26Learning Objectives p. 30Entry Requirements p. 30

Application Form p. 27

Please note details in this booklet were correct at the time of print. However due to new programmes being offered, unforeseen circumstances or lack of demand, some courses and content may change. Please contact us before making your final decision.


WEBDEVELOPMENT & DESIGN


Course OverviewThis Level 6 Diploma is unique in New Zealand as it teaches both Graphic Design and Web Programming and Development.

In just under one year you will have studied E-commerce, Graphics and Animation, WWW Protocols, HTML and CSS. Starting with an introduction to HTML and cascading style sheets, through to using Javascript, server-side processing (ASP.NET and PHP) and building dynamic websites with SQL databases. The course is taught with a hands-on approach and culminates with the ‘Final Project’. Throughout the year our students are encouraged to build a portfolio of several clients, with our tutors always available to help discuss standard industry pricing and relationship building.

“The skills I learnt at Vision College have helped me build websites properly and professionally”

Jason Lerke

Course Snapshot

Qualification: Diploma in Web Development and Design

Level: 6

Length: 1 year

Study Options: Fulltime

Locations: Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch

Intakes: Hamilton and Christchurch: Semester A & B Auckland: Semester B


Programme ContentIntroduction to the World Wide Web

Aim: • HTTP: This module covers the history and (likely)

future of the World Wide Web (WWW); the hardware and software used to access it and create content for it; the basics of digital colour modelling; the advantages and limitations of various file formats used on the Web.

• HTML: Programming language; future directions; HTML language structure; construction of HTML building blocks.

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS): working with HTML; CSS structure and construction; Browser issues with CSS.

• Networks: The properties and construction of networks; TCP/IP protocol; IP addressing including registering new domains, having them hosted; Client-Server architecture and HTTP and FTP protocols.

• Fundamentals of page layout; requirements of online publication; general principles of good user interface design; use of CSS to solve various layout problems; building a site which has a high degree of usability and which looks good for a target audience.

Learning ObjectivesStudents will be able to:

• Explain the basic structure and operations of the World Wide Web including HTTP, FTP, web hosting and domains.

• Demonstrate the effective use of a range of HTML structures such as tables, images, frames and forms working through to HTML in order to design a web page.

• Describe the features and capabilities of the HTML5 specification.

• Demonstrate the manipulation of object properties through the use of a cascading style sheet.

• Demonstrate CSS3 styles as adopted by modern browsers.

• Demonstrate design of web-site hierarchies across a range of site types to provide optimum ease-of-use in navigation and information retrieval for a target user.

• Describe and demonstrate use of balance, weight and proportion in page layout and design.

• Critically evaluate design of page elements to optimise legibility.

• Demonstrate creativity and innovation by using components such as colours, fonts and CSS to produce pages which are interesting and appropriate for a target audience (across a range of audiences) while maintaining a high standard of legibility.

• Optimise a website HTML to decrease loading times and increase search engine rankings.

Graphic Design Skills for the Web

Aim: • Fundamentals of web oriented graphic design:

colour, balance and emphasis; application of these principles to web graphics.

• This module forms a significant portion of the course, since a high degree of competence in the use of graphic tools is essential for the student to create useful imagery to a good professional standard.

• PhotoShop CS5(+): basic to advanced techniques for the design of digital graphics.

• Clearcutting and colour adjustments of photographs.


• Explain graphic design principles and demonstrate their application in the design of titles, navigation aids and other graphic elements making up a site of multiple pages.

• Explain and demonstrate an understanding of colour relationships in terms of viewer psychology and projected mood.

• Describe a range of applications available for production of digital graphics and their capabilities and potential in general terms.

• Demonstrate familiarity with one industry prominent Graphics package (such as Photoshop) to access the repertoire of functions using


keyboard and/or mouse as appropriate.

• Demonstrate competence with the following facilities (as in Photoshop) to create and/or adjust images:

- Channel and filter operations.

- Layer operations.

- Integration of vector and bitmap image formats to achieve a desired result.

- Optimise their Web graphics to balance the conflicting requirements of file size and image quality.

- Operate a flatbed scanner to acquire images for further web development processes.

- Have a clear understanding of the principles of design and how to implement them when designing for the web.

Web Programming Principles

Aim:• Client relations; project planning, time-lining,

and costing; efficient workflow practices.

• The fundamental concepts of programming common to most programming environments (OOP).

• Common web programming languages and technologies.

• Introduction to a commonly used database server and the SQL language.


• Plan, develop and present a project plan for use as a development guide.

• Prepare a project proposal for a given web project in terms that a non-technical person can understand.

• Describe the fundamental concepts of programming and typical scenarios of their use.

• Understand and identify the uses of common web programming technologies.

• Plan and create databases to a given specification and apply normalization to existing databases.

• Use SQL to insert, update and delete data from databases.

“ I didn’t just learn how to build websites – I got some valuable tips about how to build a business and

manage customers as well. ” Jess McCarthy


Web ProgrammingAim:• Client side scripting: using JavaScript and

common JavaScript libraries to add dynamic functionality to web pages.

• Server side scripting: using current versions of ASP .NET and or PHP, C# and XML to add advanced dynamic functionality to web pages.

• AJAX components, XML and JavaScript: create advanced dynamic functionality in web pages using seamless post backs and handle data using XML.


• Demonstrate the use of client-side scripts in association with a browser to effectively manipulate elements of a web page.

• The student will be able to describe the principles of server/client-side processing and illustrate this with examples from current technologies.

• The student will be able to write a specification for an ASP.NET or PHP program so that it can be written independently by another programmer.

• The student will be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of using ASP.NET (or PHP) for a specified Web application.

• The student will be able to use ASP.NET, C#, XML and Ajax to develop web applications according to provided specifications.

E-commerce

Aim:• Examine the concepts and processes involved

in e-commerce.

• Understand the need for privacy and examine privacy issues.

• Examine the need for payment gateways in electronic payment systems.

• Identify a range of electronic payment methods and systems.


• Explain the e-commerce process from start to finish and create an e-commerce plan for a given project.

• Explain modern privacy issues and identify and create means of securing e-commerce websites and data.

• Create and/or install electronic payment systems in websites.

Major Project

Aim:• Students work in groups of three or four to

produce a complete website. This may be done for a real-life customer (typically a non-profit community organization).


• Demonstrate skills in working on part of a project as a member of a web design team.

• Demonstrate skills in dealing with clients who may well be ignorant of web design processes and principles.

• Demonstrate skills in presenting project proposals, in negotiating variations for the client benefit and in time-lining and execution of a web design project in a real-world situation.

• Complete a web site or web application according to the clients specifications and a high standard.


COURSE SUBJECT SECTION SKILL NAME

WWW Intro

Internet - Web development and design careers- Internet cnowledge- Web standards and protocols

Servers and hosting

- IP, DNS and domains- Web servers and hosting concepts- tp and http- Web host uploading- Domain registration- Status codes

Familiar with CMS and publishing

- WordPress template design- WordPress site development- WordPress themes customisation

Familiar with HTML Editors

- HTML editors

Web site structure

- Web site directory management

HTML Page elements - HTML attributes- Block and inline elements- DocType

Page elements - HTML elements web page creation using text- HTML form- Hyperlinks- Code images including attributes- Code ordered and unordered lists- Embedded Flash files coding- Code tables and formatting (border, span, padding)

Code and Meta data

- Basic entities ( < © ")- HTML formatting (<b>, <strong>, <em>)- Title elements- Script tags- Structured and clean code.

Element design

- International character sets- Hex values and RGB values.- Heading tags- Text block management

HTML 5 - Media embed

Course Breakdown

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CSS Applying - Styles inline, internal and external application- CSS syntax including grouping and nesting- Class and id selectors- Selectors (universal, descendant, attribute and pseudo selectors)- Shorthand syntax- Multiple stylesheets- Inheritance and principles of cascading- Screen, print and mobile stylesheets

Elements - Style anchor tags and links including using pseudo-classes- Style and position text- Websafe fonts and link to web fonts- Style tables and their components- Images- Style form elements- Image sprites- Style block and inline elements

Layout - Box model- Positioning- Measurements- CSS3 tags- Adaptive and responsive design Media queries- Positioning options (static, absolute, fixed, relative)

Design Photoshop design

- Photoshop workspace- Can effectively use selection tools lasso, marquee and path- Layers and masks- Masks addition & deduction- Custom brushes- Graphical elements- Design an icon or logo- Photoshop image tools- Foreground and background- Selections using lasso, polygonal lasso, marquee, magic wand, pen, and magnetic lasso - Expand and reduce selections- Graphical text - Image Adjustments- Filters- Scale, move, and rotate layers- Layer combinations- Adjustment layers- Output files- Blend modes- Texture creation and application- Asset management practice- Favicon.ico design

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Design Principles

- Graphic design communication- Design principles application- Elements of screen based graphic design- Representing concepts, moods, and emotions through graphics- Interpreting design briefs- Typography design & issues- User interface design principles

JS Syntax - Client vs Server Technology- Math functions- Integers, strings and characters- Define, initialise, and use data types including integer, boolean, string, date- Conditional code - loops, if, break, switch.

Applying - Browser issues and elegant degradation

Syntax - JavaScript code comments

OOP - OOP concepts (objects, methods)

Applying - Objects and methods using DOM. Including input from radio/ dropdown/text- Trap events with code- Variable functions

OOP - Create and use Javascript objects

2 Applying - Code alert, prompt, and confirm popup boxes- Error handling such as exceptions- Can validate input into forms

4 jQuery - jQuery library- 3rd Party jQuery library- jQuery selectors and methods- HTML controls using jQuery- Create and manage interaction with jQuery

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W205



Project Admin

Design planning

- Create a website wireframe- Ability to plan and manage a project- Plan and draw a website sitemap- Prepare a client proposal- Website research (client interview, competitive analysis)- Project development tracking

Optomisation - Search engine optimization principles- Google AdWords and AdSence principles

Project planning

- Iterative design processes- Goal setting and measurement

Web analysis - Target audience suitability- Google analytics and Google webmaster tools- Web page validation- Browser testing process- Usability testing process- Accessability

Project Admin

Project planning

- Understands information architecture

Include Social Media

- Social media integration

Design planning

- Understands the concept of corporate identity

ASP.NET - Familiar with the ASP.NET framework and namespaces- Web services- .NET (VB.NET or C#), Java, or PHP frameworks and libraries.- AJAX panels- Trap exception errors- Manage connection errors- Server syntax understanding- ViewState, Cache and Session- ASP.NET Page Life Cycle- Connect to a database using ADO.NET- Access data using direct and indirect connections- Implement forms based authentication - Membership and role applications- Pass information using GET POST- Validate input into forms (required, regular expressions, summary)

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W206



PHP - Use web controls- OOP Principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation) Proficiency - Framework knowledge- Variables- Mathematic operations- Conditional programming- Pass information using $_GET $_POST- Store and retrieve cookies, session variables- AJAX Partial refreshes- Can trap exception errors- Manage connection errors- Connect to a database- Server side validation

eCommerce - Understand eCommerce- Aware of privacy issues- Install or link to an electronic payment system

SQL - Create a relational multitable database in MySQL and MSSQL- Datatype for different data (bit, text, nvarchar, integer, date)- Primary keys and foreign keys- SQL statements for use with table records- Aware of table joins- Select statements to filter records- Wildcards and TOP or LIMIT in select statements- Apply normalisation to a relational database- Can set fields to autoincrement in MySQL and MSSQL- Can combine tables using a view- Familiar with SQL functions (MAX, FORMAT)- Can design a database

Final Project - Complete a project from start to finish- Team Project development

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Entry Requirements• Be a minimum age of 17 years old* and have four years secondary education, or be aged over 20

• Be able to demonstrate strong computer skills and may be required to complete an aptitude test

• Have Year 11 or Form 5 Mathematics (or equivalent)

• Have an interview

• Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test

• International students must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band score under 5.5 or a recognised equivalent test

* International students must be at least 18 years old


Graduate Stories

Jason Lerke

“The support I got from Vision College gave me the confidence to find freelance work fairly quickly after I finished the course.

My tutor helped me get fee paying clients and also helped me work out what I should be charging. Giving freelancing a shot was definitely one of the biggest highlights in my early working career. I got to work for clients all over New Zealand and in the United States.”

Jason completed the Diploma in Web Development and Design at the Vision College Hamilton campus straight after finishing high school. The year-long course equipped him to secure regular work as a freelance web developer before entering an award-winning online marketing company and now gets paid to attend international industry conferences.

He says, “The skills I learnt at Vision College have helped me build websites properly and professionally. I learnt the basics at high school and was building very basic HTML websites as a hobby before I enrolled at Vision. I discovered that I quite enjoyed doing website development at school and started to get

quite passionate about it. Vision College equipped me to use more programming languages so I could customise sites for clients and make them more easily editable. The tutors helped me every step of the way.”

Now as a fulltime member of the over 45-strong Hamilton-based WebSpringteam, which is part of the NetValue Group. WebSpring services clients in Australasia and the USA, Jason says,

“The job I have now is a perfect role for me. I get given opportunities to grow where I want to grow and to keep my skills fresh by attending industry conferences, like Webstock. In 2011 I even went to Adobe MAX in Los Angeles as part of my job and in 2012 I went to Strangeloop in St Louis. I couldn’t really ask for a better job.”

“The Vision course definitely helped me do what I do now, which is to build clean and professional websites.

Working with an actual client in the final part of the diploma gave me a good appreciation of what I needed to do to be a professional website developer. Based on what I learnt I would definitely recommend the Vision web development course.”

Jason Lerke

“The Vision course definitely helped me do what I do now, which is to build clean and

professional websites.”


Jess Taylor-McCarthy A year’s training at Vision College enabled Jess Taylor-McCarthy to progress from having strong computer skills but knowing very little about building websites, to launching her own web design business, Mawhai Web Design.

Jess completed the Diploma in Web Development and Design in 2012 to get the skills she needed to eventually build a home business. Jess learnt enough in the one year course to immediately launch her own business as soon as she finished, and start building websites for clients.

“I went into the course with almost no knowledge of web development. I had excellent computer skills and could search the internet but I knew nothing about how to create a website.

The course taught me how to build websites and provided a good grounding for me to develop further knowledge and branch into more specialist fields if I want to.”

Jess’s goal when she started the course was to eventually move her young family to the country and generate an income from home, doing something creative. She is already enjoying taking on fee paying clients and expressing her creativity, and can easily relocate her business to a more remote area if she wants to.

She says, “It’s really satisfying building a website for a client and seeing it go live. All I have to do is put a URL into a browser and I can see what I’ve created. So far I’ve been able to exceed client expectations, which feels really good. My clients are really, really happy with the job I’ve done. Their feedback has been very positive.”Jess enjoyed studying at the Vision College Hamilton campus.

“I didn’t just learn how to build websites – I got some valuable tips about how to build a business and manage customers as well.

The Vision course gave me some good tips about how to work with clients and manage their expectations around outcomes and costs.”

Adam Joyce Studying at Vision College gave Adam Joyce the skills and confidence he needed to secure a dream job doing web development work for clients throughout Australasia.

Adam completed the Diploma in Web Development and Design at the Vision College Hamilton campus and is now working fulltime developing iPhone and Android apps, building websites, and doing Windows programming.

Adams current employment for a software development company is the second `dream job’ he has enjoyed since graduating from Vision College. His first job was building web based administration systems and he went on from there to build large scale commercial applications, including invoice management systems, social media websites, helpdesk systems and other e-commerce systems.

He says,

“From a web design point of view you are pretty well sorted by the time you finish the Vision College diploma.

It gives you a very good understanding of web design, a really good kick start in programming and a good knowledge of how things work in all areas that are related to what you will be doing. The practical assignment at the end of the course was good preparation for similar projects and gave me the technical skills and experience I needed to feel confident that I knew what to do - and that’s what got me employed.”

Adam found studying at Vision College to be a rewarding career investment and he encourages other people wanting to be trained in web development to consider doing the same course.

He says,“The course is really practical and specific. The teaching material is always up-to-date and the software is always the latest and the best so you are using exactly what you are going to be using in the real world. You get a lot out of it for just one year.”


SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & DESIGN


Course OverviewWe can train you to take advantage of one of the biggest waves of growth happening in the IT sector.

The mobile app market has taken the world by storm. Apple launched the first app market mid-2008. In 2010 mobile apps generated $5 billion in sales. By 2016 annual revenue is predicted to grow to $74 billion!

It’s not just the mobile app market that is booming. New Zealand’s software development industry is hungry for programmers with regular media reports about the shortage of software developers. Research from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment also states that software graduates are in high demand.

Our Diploma in Software Engineering & Design will prepare you for the rapidly changing programming industry. You will begin with learning traditional programming techniques and swiftly move to the latest industry standards. We teach through hands-on learning so you will learn to create a range of software applications during the course, including mobile applications.

The course also includes a ‘Final Project’ where you will work with a real client (where possible). Starting with the client’s initial instructions you will analyse, design and build a working program which meets your client’s specifications. Get trained now in our one year diploma and jump into this thriving industry.

Course Snapshot

Qualification: Diploma in Software Engineering & Design

Level: 6

Length: 1 year


Locations: Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch

Intakes: Hamilton and Christchurch: Semester A & B Auckland: Semester B


Programme ContentVisual Basic.NET and C#.NET

.NET Framework 4.5 Windows Applications

• Windows Forms Applications using Visual Studio 2012

• Windows Services

• Computer Storage and Data Types

• Decision, Data and Repetition Structures, and Structure Diagrams - Loops and Recursion - Arrays and Multi-Dimensional Arrays

• Error Handling

• Operators and Control Flow

• Methods and Parameters

Theory and Techniques of Object-Oriented Programming• Inheritance

• Polymorphism

• Encapsulation

• Interfaces

Databases

SQL Management Studio 2012 ADO.NET• Relational Database Management Systems

(RDMS)

• Database query methods

• Database connection methods

• Setting up SQL Server

• Creating a data connection

• Creating a parameterized query

• Connect using SQL Connection Class

LINQ• Connect to and Retrieve Data From a SQL Database Using LINQ

Mobile Phone Development

Using Visual Basic for Android• API Interfaces

• SQLite databases

• SD card operations

• How to open a webpage with WebView

• Read / write files

• Online database communication system

• GPS and the Net SQL: Record your position online

• Geolocation using XML

• Text to speech

• Interacting with the SMS messaging system

• Service and activity modules

• Voice recognition in SMS messages program

• Maps – Hashmap for Java, Hashtables for . NET

• Android with JSON

• And more…

ASP.NET & MVC4• Web Programming in C#

• Database Programming in C# with SQL

Final Project• Major project by the student in a real

environment


Learning ObjectivesDatabases Explain ethics and professionalism for the computer industry in New Zealand

Ethics Demonstrate computer programming skills using a third generation language

Software Development Demonstrate an understanding of computer software development life cycles

Software Project Planning Apply the principles of project planning and control

Project Plan and manage a project in the computer field

Source File ManagementManage software development source files

3GL ProgrammingDemonstrate computer programming skills using a third generation language

3GL Programming in a GUI Environment Apply the principles of creating a computer programme using a 3GUI environment

Object Oriented Programming Demonstrate computer programming skills using an object-orientated language

Data Analysis Apply the principles of data analysis for computer systems

Systems Analysis Apply the principles of system analysis using a structured methodology

Data Storage Methods Demonstrate knowledge of computer data types and data structures

Applications • Plan and develop a simple Android app• Plan and develop an advanced Database driven web accessible Android app

Entry Requirements• Be a minimum age of 17* years old and have NCEA Level 2 (equivalent to four years secondary education), or be aged over 20• Have a National Certificate in Computing (Level 3) or be able to demonstrate strong computer skills (You may be required to complete an aptitude test)• Have Year 11 (Form 5) Mathematics (or equivalent)• Have an interview• Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test• International students must have an academic IELTS score of 6.0 with no band score under 5.5 or a recognised equivalent test



COMPUTER SYSTEMS & NETWORK ADMINISTRATION


Course OverviewThe Diploma in Computer Systems and Network Administration is a comprehensive programme designed to maximise your employment opportunities in the fields of computer systems engineering, computer network administration and ICT support roles.

This programme is an open-entry programme, meaning no formal ICT related training is required. It starts with computer systems engineering and will provide you with the fundamental technical expertise to build and maintain computer systems, install and configure operating systems from Microsoft DOS through to Windows 8, install and configure various software applications, provide customer and desktop support and troubleshoot hardware and software related issues. These subjects form a solid foundation for you to progress to the second part of the programme in computer network administration.

Computer network administration subjects will provide you with the knowledge and skills to install, implement, manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows server based operating systems. The programme is complemented with an introduction to Linux, Cisco and wireless networking.

When you successfully complete this qualification you will have the knowledge and skills required to sit the optional CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco and Microsoft industry certification exams with international recognition.

Graduates with this qualification are likely to seek employment in helpdesk/service desk, desktop support, systems administration, network administration, systems engineer, network engineer, or numerous other ICT support roles.

Course Snapshot

Qualification: Diploma in Computer Systems and Network Administration

Level: 5

Length: 1 year


Locations: Christchurch

Intakes: Semester A & B


Programme ContentThis programme content and delivery is divided into two semesters each covering distinct subjects. Each semester is also a stand-alone certificate, in case you wish to complete just one of the semesters. If you complete only the first semester the qualification is called the Certificate in Computer Systems Engineering (Level 4). If you have already studied a course equivalent to the content in the first semester, you could gain direct entry into the second semester. The certificate for the second semester is the Certificate in Computer Network Administration (Level 5). Most students complete both semesters in order to earn the diploma.

Semester 1 ObjectivesThe first semester (also called the Certificate in Computer Systems Engineering) is a practical programme designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to construct computers, install and configure hardware and software, with an introduction to the installation and maintenance of computer networks.

The programme is based on the CompTIA A+ and Network+ curricula and includes National Qualifications Framework unit standards from the specialist sub-fields of Electronic Engineering. When you successfully complete this qualification you will have the knowledge and skills required to sit the internationally recognised CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ as well as Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exams.

This is an ‘open-entry’ programme, meaning no previous qualifications are required, but enthusiasm to acquire expertise in this field is essential Graduates will be prepared with a solid foundation for advancement to higher Levels of study in computing and ICT, or for employment in entry-level roles.

The course content covers all of the skills needed for the external exams outlined below.

CompTIA A+ 220-801 Certification Exam ObjectivesThe following is a list of the main objectives for this exam. For the complete detailed list please see www.comptia.org.

PC Hardware• Configure and apply BIOS settings

• Differentiate between motherboard components, their purposes, and properties

• Compare and contrast RAM types and features

• Install and configure expansion cards

• Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media

• Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method

• Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose

• Install an appropriate power supply based on a given scenario

• Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs

• Given a scenario, evaluate types and features of display devices

• Identify connector types and associated cables

• Install and configure various peripheral devices

Networking• Identify types of network cables and connectors

• Categorize characteristics of connectors and cabling

• Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP

• Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose

• Compare and contrast Internet connection types and features

1st SemesterCertificate in Computer Systems Engineering

2nd SemesterCertificate in Computer Network Administration

Diploma in Computer Systems & Network Administration


• Identify various types of networks

• Compare and contrast network devices their functions and features

• Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools

Laptops• Install and configure laptop hardware and components

• Compare and contrast the components within the display of a laptop

• Compare and contrast laptop features

Printers• Explain the differences between the various printer types and summarize the associated imaging process

• Given a scenario, install, and configure printers

• Given a scenario, perform printer maintenance

Operational Procedures• Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures

• Explain environmental impacts and the purpose of environmental controls

• Given a scenario, demonstrate proper communication and professionalism

• Explain the fundamentals of dealing with prohibited content/activity

CompTIA A+ 220-802 Certification Exam ObjectivesThe following is a list of the main objectives for this exam. For the complete detailed list please see www.comptia.org

Operating Systems• Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems

• Given a scenario, install, and configure the operating system using the most appropriate method

• Given a scenario, use appropriate command line tools

• Given a scenario, use appropriate operating system features and tools

• Given a scenario, use Control Panel utilities

• Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop

• Perform preventive maintenance procedures using appropriate tools

• Explain the differences among basic OS

security settings

• Explain the basics of client-side virtualization

Security• Apply and use common prevention methods

• Compare and contrast common security threats

• Implement security best practices to secure a workstation

• Given a scenario, use the appropriate data destruction/disposal method

• Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wireless network

• Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wired network

Mobile Devices• Explain the basic features of mobile operating systems

• Establish basic network connectivity and configure email

• Compare and contrast methods for securing mobile devices

• Compare and contrast hardware differences in regards to tablets and laptops

• Execute and configure mobile device synchronization

Troubleshooting• Given a scenario, explain the troubleshooting theory

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video and display issues

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot operating system problems with appropriate tools

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common security issues with appropriate tools and best practices

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot, and repair common laptop issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools


CompTIA N+ N10-005 Certification Exam ObjectivesThe following is a list of the main objectives for this exam. For the complete detailed list please see www.comptia.org

Networking Concepts• Compare the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP models

• Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI model layers

• Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing

• Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching

• Identify common TCP and UDP default ports

• Explain the function of common networking protocols

• Summarize DNS concepts and its components

• Given a scenario, implement the network troubleshooting methodology

• Identify virtual network components

Network Installation and Configuration• Given a scenario, install and configure routers and switches

• Given a scenario, install and configure a wireless network

• Explain the purpose and properties of DHCP

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless problems

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common router and switch problems

• Given a set of requirements, plan and implement a basic SOHO network

Network Media and Topologies• Categorize standard media types and associated properties

• Categorize standard connector types based on network media

• Compare and contrast different wireless standards

• Categorize WAN technology types and properties

• Describe different network topologies

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common physical connectivity problems

Network Management• Explain the purpose and features of various network appliances

• Given a scenario, use appropriate hardware tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues

• Given a scenario, use appropriate software tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues

• Given a scenario, use the appropriate network monitoring resource to analyze traffic

• Describe the purpose of configuration management documentation

• Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimization

Network Security• Given a scenario, implement appropriate wireless security measures

• Explain the methods of network access security

• Explain methods of user authentication

• Explain common threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques

• Given a scenario, install and configure a basic firewall

• Categorize different types of network security appliances and methods

Semester 2 ObjectivesThe main topics of the second semester (also called the Certificate in Computer Network Administration) include Microsoft Windows Client (Windows 8), Microsoft Windows Server (Windows Server 2012), Linux, Cisco routing and switching (CCNA), and wireless networking. This course makes extensive use of Microsoft and VMware virtual machine technology.

The Windows and Cisco topics are focused on the industry certifications. All topics are aligned with NZQA, The Skills Organisation and local unit standards.

The content taught for the Microsoft topics above will also prepare you for the Microsoft MTA exams (Security Fundamentals, Windows Server Administration Fundamentals) after a short period of self study. Courseware is provided for this, and previous students have spent between 1 and 5 days preparing for each of these exams.

Graduates with this qualification are qualified to seek employment in helpdesk, desktop support, systems administration, network administration, or numerous other ICT support roles

The course content covers all of the skills needed for these external exams:

Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8The following is a list of the main objectives for this exam. The objectives can change, and for the detailed list please see www.microsoft.com/learning


Install and Upgrade to Windows 8• Evaluate hardware readiness and compatibility• Install Windows 8• Migrate and configure user data

Configure Hardware and Applications• Configure devices and device drivers• Install and configure desktop applications• Install and configure Windows Store applications• Control access to local hardware and applications• Configure Internet Explorer• Configure Hyper-V

Configure Network Connectivity• Configure IP settings

• Configure networking settings

• Configure and maintain network security

• Configure remote management

Configure Access to Resources• Configure shared resources

• Configure file and folder access

• Configure local security settings

• Configure authentication and authorization

Configure Remote Access and Mobility• Configure remote connections

• Configure mobility options

• Configure security for mobile devices

Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients• Configure and manage updates

• Manage local storage

• Monitor system performance

Configure Backup and Recovery Options• Configure backup

• Configure system recovery options

• Configure file recovery options

Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012The following is a list of the main objectives for this exam. The objectives can change, and for the detailed list please see www.microsoft.com/learning

Install and Configure Servers• Install servers

• Configure servers

• Configure local storage

Configure Server Roles and Features• Configure file and share access

• Configure print and document services

• Configure servers for remote management

Configure Hyper-V• Create and configure virtual machine settings

• Create and configure virtual machine storage

• Create and configure virtual networks

Deploy and Configure Core Network Services• Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

• Deploy and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service

• Deploy and configure DNS service

Install and Administer Active Directory• Install domain controllers

• Create and manage Active Directory users and computers

• Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)

Create and Manage Group Policy• Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)

• Configure security policies

• Configure application restriction policies

• Configure Windows Firewall

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) The CCNA qualification can be done in either one or two exams. With the two exam path, you gain the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) with the first exam and CCNA with the second exam. Exam Codes are 220-120, 100-101, 200-101.

The following is a list of the main objectives for the single CCNA exam. The objectives can change, and for the detailed list please see www.cisco.com.

• Describe network fundamentals and build simple LANs

• Establish Internet connectivity

• Manage network device security

• Expand small to medium sized networks with WAN connectivity

• Describe IPv6 basics

• Operate a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and


spanning tree

• Troubleshoot IP connectivity

• Configure and troubleshoot EIGRP in IPv4 environment, and configure EIGRP for IPv6

• Configure and troubleshoot OSPF in IPv4 environment, and configure OSPF for IPv6

• Define characteristics, functions and components of a WAN

• Describe SNMP, Syslog and Netflow, and manage Cisco device configurations, IOS images and licenses

Computer Wireless Networks• Common wireless standards and implement wireless connectivity

• Wireless security using WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x (RADIUS), MAC filtering, SSID hiding, WiFi attacks and various security options

• Site survey to plan coverage and identify interference sources. Effect of antennae on WiFi signal

• Monitor WAP with SNMP, and syslog

Linux• Using the Linux command line e.g cat, touch, echo, grep, lp, lprm, tar, rsync, ssh, ftp

• An overview of Linux architecture and the differences to Windows

• Use of modern Linux distribution from a desktop user perspective, Ubuntu Gnome desktop

• Use of Linux in a network service oriented role, web server, file server, ftp server

• File system, backup, patching, hardware upgrades, disk management

• Logs, drive mapping, network troubleshooting, process management

Entry RequirementsThis programme is an open-entry programme, meaning no formal qualifications are required to gain entry. These entry criteria apply:

• Students should be 17* years or older on entry to the programme• Applicants must have genuine enthusiasm for computer work• Students need to be interviewed and/or sit an aptitude assessment.

International students:

• Must have an aptitude for computer work including good keyboard skills and conceptual and analytical

skills to implement software solutions.• Must provide academic records or evidence of your previous computing experience, or provide written references regarding your potential in this field.• Must own a personal computer, or have access to one outside of class time

• Students must have an academic IELTS score of 6.0 with no band score under 5.5 or a recognised equivalent test


Learning ObjectivesComputer Hardware and Software Fundamentals

Operating System Problem Solving Principles Apply the principles of resolving problems for single and multi-user computer operating systems

Intermediate Knowledge of Personal Computer Engineering Demonstrate and apply intermediate knowledge of personal computer engineering

Computer Network Theory Fundamentals Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of computer network engineering principles

Computer Network Implementation Demonstrate and apply knowledge of computer networking infrastructure principles

Administer a Local Area Computer Administer a local area computer network

Computer Operating System Principles Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of open computer operating systems

Network Device Configuration Demonstrate and apply intermediate knowledge of computer network engineering principles

Wireless Network Management Demonstrate knowledge of and install wireless local area computer networks

DOMESTIC STUDENTS Application/Enrolment Form

Hamilton, Pukekohe and Auckland Enrolments: Christchurch and Cloud Campus Enrolments:

Post to: Vision College Enrolments Office 21 Ruakura Road Hamilton 3216

Fax 07 853 0223 Enquiries 0800 834 834 Administration 07 853 0777 Email [email protected]

Post to: Vision College 334 Manchester St Christchurch 8013

Fax 03 366 9271 Enquiries 0800 834 834 Administration 03 377 2364 Email [email protected]

Please complete all sections of this form and sign the declaration.

Please attach all additional documentation required as per the documentation section.

Note: International students should use the International Student enrolment form, which is available on the website.

QUALIFICATION

1. What qualification do you wish to enrol in?

Qualification start date: Qualification end date:

2. Have you studied at Vision College before? Yes No If yes, what was your Student ID number?

3. How do you intend to study? Full time Part time

4. Where do you intend to study? On Campus – Which one?

Distance/Online/Block Courses/Internship (Not all courses have this option. Please check first.)

5. If there are options for your course, what option are you choosing? e.g. Music students write your chosen stream. Leadership students could write “internship” or “on campus”..

If the qualification you have chosen does not have options, or if you are unsure, leave this field blank.

6. What year do you expect to complete the academic requirements of your course(s) with Vision College in order to graduate

with your qualification? Year

PERSONAL DETAILS

7. Your full legal name: Family Name: Title: Mr Miss Mrs Ms

First Name(s):

8. Preferred name (if different to above):

Previous name(s) known by:

9. If you have previously enrolled under another name, what was that name?

10. Date of birth: / /

11. Gender: Male Female

12. Do you know your NSN (National Student Number)? No Yes If yes, please write it here:

13. Citizenship: New Zealand Citizen New Zealand Permanent Resident Australian Citizen Other (please specify)

14. During your study, where will you be residing? New Zealand Overseas

D D M M Y Y Y Y

15. Which ethnic group(s) do you belong to?

NZ European/Pakeha British/Irish Other European Japanese New Zealand Māori Dutch Filipino Korean Samoan Greek Cambodian Other Asian Cook Island Māori Polish Vietnamese Middle Eastern Tongan South Slav Other Southeast Asian Latin American Niue Italian Chinese African Tokelauen German Indian Other Fijian Australian Sri Lankan Not Stated Other Pacific Peoples

If Other European / Other Asian / Other Southeast Asian / Other Pacific Peoples or Other, please specify:

15a. If you identified as New Zealand Māori, what is the name of the Iwi you have the strongest affiliation to?

You may enter up to three.

Iwi Iwi Iwi

16. How did you hear about this course?

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

17. What was your main activity in New Zealand as at 1 October in the year prior to this course start date?

Secondary School Student

Self-employed College of Education student

Private training establishment student

Non-employed or beneficiary

University Student House-person or retired

Wānanga student

Wage or salary worker Polytechnic Student Overseas

18. Do you live with the effects of significant injury, long term illness or disability? Yes No

If yes, how would you describe your significant injury, long term illness or disability? The information you supply is confidential.

19. Is there anything that you suffer from that is likely to affect your study, or that we should be aware of while on campus?

Chronic Fatigue

Depression Diabetes Other (please specify)

Epilepsy

Migraines RSI (OOSE)

No, I don’t suffer from any of these health issues.

20. What was the name of the last secondary school you attended?

School: Year: New Zealand Overseas

21. What is the highest level of achievement you hold from a secondary school?

No formal secondary qualifications

14 or more credits at any level NCEA Level 1 or School Certificate NCEA Level 2 or 6th Form Certificate

University Entrance NCEA Level 3 or Bursary or Scholarship

Overseas qualification (includes Cambridge & Baccalaureate exams)

Not Known

Other (please specify)

22. Is this the first time you have enrolled at a tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas?

Yes No (if yes, go to question 24)

If No, please enter the name of the organization you first studied at and the year of your first enrolment:

School: Year: New Zealand Overseas

23. Please list any tertiary study that you have done (include the highest level qualifications that you have completed).

Institution Course Year Studied

Successfully completed?

Yes No

Yes No

24. Do you have a StudyLink student loan from a previous course? Yes No

Are you applying for a StudyLink student loan for this course? Yes No

If yes to either question, what is your IRD number?

On 1 April 2006, legislation was introduced to make student loans interest free for borrowers living in New Zealand. For more information on interest free student loans, visit www.ird.govt.nz/studentloans. Completing your IRD number is voluntary.

25. Please provide details of your bank account for deposit in the event of refunds:

Bank Branch Account Number Suffix

CONTACT DETAILS

Home Address:

Post Code:

Postal Address:

Post Code:

Email Address:

Daytime Phone: Mobile:

Next of Kin (emergency contact) Name: Relationship:

Next of Kin Mobile: Home Ph: Work Ph:

Next of Kin Email:

DOCUMENTATION

To qualify as a domestic student,

and so be entitled to the

Government tuition subsidy, you

must be a citizen of New Zealand

(including students from the Cook

Islands, Tokelau, or Niue who have

New Zealand citizenship) or a

permanent resident of New

Zealand or a citizen or permanent

resident of Australian residing in

New Zealand.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency

You will need to produce one form of documentation from the following checklist as evidence of citizenship/permanent residency

□ Birth certificate with place of birth stated as New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tokelau, or Niue.

□ New Zealand passport. □ A statement of Whakapapa,

including date of birth, countersigned by a Kaumatua.

□ Certificate of citizenship or letter of confirmation.

□ Overseas passport with residency stamp.

Photo ID

You must produce one form of Photo ID.

□ Driver’s Licence □ Passport □ Former Student ID Card □ R18+ ID Card

You can bring the original documentation to the enrolment desk, alternatively please provide a certified copy by a Justice of the Peace (JP), Solicitor, Minister of the Church or General Practitioner.

(if different)

http://www.ird.govt.nz/studentloans

DECLARATION Privacy – ATC New Zealand collects and stores information from this form to comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Education (student statistical returns), New Zealand Qualifications Authority (Record of Learning registration and Unit Standard outcomes), Tertiary Education Commission (funding returns), Industry Training Organisations (funding and academic outcomes), Ministry of Social Development (confirmation of enrolment and academic outcomes), Inland Revenue Department (student loan interest rebate), Department of Immigration (if you are not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident) and Agencies who support particular students through scholarships and prizes, payment of fees or other awards (if you are a recipient of one of these awards).

Your name, date of birth and residency as entered on this enrolment will be included in the National Student Index, and will be used in an Authorised Information Matching programme with the New Zealand Birth Register. For further information please see: http://nsi.education.govt.nz/home.aspx

The information is also used to select students for qualifications, to manage internal administrative processes, for internal reporting and for contacting students before, during and after their studies.

Information about students may be supplied to, and sought from, other educational organisations for the purpose of verifying academic records.

In addition, when required by statute, the Institute releases information to Government agencies such as the New Zealand Police, Department of Justice, Ministry of Social Development, and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

In signing this enrolment form you authorise such disclosure on the understanding that ATC New Zealand will observe the general conditions governing the release of information, as set out in the Privacy Act 1993 and the Post-compulsory Unique Identifier Code of Practice. You may see any information held about you and amend any errors in that information. To do so, contact the Enrolments Officer.

NB: The Privacy Act came into force on 1 July 1993 with the stated aim of protecting the privacy of natural persons.

It requires ATC New Zealand to collect, hold, handle, use and disclose personal information in accordance with the twelve information privacy principles in the Act. www.privacy.org.nz

Fees – In signing this enrolment form you undertake to pay all fees as they become due, and to meet any late fees and collection charges associated with debt recovery. ATC New Zealand’s policy on withdrawal and refund of fees may be obtained from the Enrolments Officer.

In signing this form you authorise ATC New Zealand to request payment of your course costs from StudyLink (if applicable). This includes course fees as well as any course related costs that are outstanding more than 60 days.

In signing this form you give ATC New Zealand authorisation to provide details to the Trustee who administers the Trust account for student fees.

Photography and Video –At times photos or video might be recorded on campus, in classes or at events. If I am included in these photo or videos I agree that ATC New Zealand owns the images and all rights related to them and understand that the images may be used in any manner, any media and any location. I exempt ATC New Zealand from any payment or compensation to me for the images.

Rules – In signing this enrolment form you undertake to comply with the published rules and policies of ATC New Zealand with regard to attendance, academic progress, standard of dress, health and safety, and behaviour.

Declaration – I declare that to the best of my knowledge all the information supplied on, and with, this enrolment form is

true and complete, I agree to abide by the conditions described above, and I consent to the disclosure of personal

information as described above.

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