Skip to Content
Need Help Live Chat
Statement of Attainment Networking and Computer Hardware
Show sidebar
  1. Home
  2. Courses
  3. Professional
  4. Information Technology
  5. Networking and Computer Hardware

Overview

This course provides fundamental skills in Networking, Networked Operating Systems, and computer hardware including maintenance. You will be introduced to virtual and physical environments and use a range of industry technologies, and safe working practices.

The program engages learners with the CISCO Network Academy, and you learn how to create a peer-to-peer network incorporating wired and virtual networked environments, including network protocols, and packet tracing.

It will enable you to have a clear understanding of IP Addressing, Active Directory Infrastructure, group policies, and disaster recovery and backup.

You will also gain an understanding of how computers function, computer components, and hands-on experience in computer maintenance and upgrades.

Completion of the statement of attainment provides all relevant technical skills and knowledge to allow students to undertake the Certificate IV in Information Technology and will assist students to choose a specialist pathway.

This course may be available Fee-Free. Learn more about Fee-Free courses

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Networking and Computer Hardware

Course start date:

 February 2026, July 2026

Course No:

 SA-BD71

Campus:

 CIT Tuggeranong

Duration:

This course is delivered part-time, face-to-face over one semester (16 weeks), with an approximate total of nine (9) contact hours per week.

Training is scheduled as three partial days (3 x 3 hours) each week.

Students are required to dedicate approximately 70 hours for the cluster of units ICTNWK311 and ICTSAS310. This hourly requirement aligns with Cisco Academy standards, as the course utilises the Cisco learning platform for additional theoretical content and practical virtual lab activities. The Cisco labs are designed to scaffold learning progressively, incorporating weekly practical exercises and topic-based check points.

On successful completion of the program, students have the option to undertake the Cisco Certified Network Associate certificate, CCNA (at an additional cost). Achieving the CCNA accreditation is highly regarded by industry and enhances graduates’ employability and technical credentials.

Week 17 is used for resubmissions if required.

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

 $1,360

Likely Job Outcome:

 General IT service assistant, Basic Network Support Administration or Computer Maintenance Technician.

Application Type:

 Standard; Fee-Free
Share:

Timetable

To find out more about class scheduling, request a timetable.

Additional Information

This course provides the relevant technical skills required to undertake the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking Stream), or the Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

Students are not required to make software or textbook purchases but are required to have access to a device that supports camera and microphone accessibility as well as a 1TB hard drive or SSD card.

Entry Requirements

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level course, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit CIT Foundation Skills page.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 6 subjects

Core: Complete all 6

  • ICTICT310   Identify and use industry specific technologies
    • CIT Code: INFT1142
      Cost: Standard $170.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, research and apply industry specific technologies, and assist in enhancing and maintaining an end-to-end business process at its highest quality possible.It applies to individuals who work under minimal supervision and support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTNWK309   Configure and administer network operating systems
    • CIT Code: INFT1194
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a network operating system and set up and use administrative tools to manage the network. It applies to individuals who are required to provide frontline technical support to maintain network continuity to a network operating system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTNWK311   Install and test network protocols
    • CIT Code: INFT1196
      Cost: Standard $230.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and test network protocols in a networking environment.It applies to individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills, who are required to provide network support to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality and maintenance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS310   Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
    • CIT Code: INFT1310
      Cost: Standard $250.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify available network components and client requirements and to install, configure and secure those components as part of a Small Office or Home Office (SOHO) network.It applies to individuals who work under a level of supervision and have experience with analysis and problem solving when working with technologies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTICT314   Connect internal hardware components
    • CIT Code: INFT1387
      Cost: Standard $220.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and configure internal hardware components and evaluate the modified system according to client and user requirements. The unit applies to individuals who may work in responsible roles such as support desk technicians and who provide assistance in configuring internal hardware components in devices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS312   Provide basic system administration
    • CIT Code: INFT1389
      Cost: Standard $130.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, operate and implement basic system administrative processes in stand-alone or client server environments. The unit applies to individuals who may work in supervised technical support roles, with some responsibility in undertaking administrative activities, using a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) skills and knowledge. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Diploma Information Technology ICT50220
Diploma Information Technology (Cyber Security) ICT50220
Diploma Information Technology (Advanced Networking) (Cyber Security) ICT50220
Certificate IV Information Technology ICT40120
Certificate III Information Technology ICT30120
Statement Attainment Networking and Web Development

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au