Course Details
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HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology

SCQF Level 8

This course offers you the opportunity to develop theoretical and practical knowledge of networks and internetworking. In addition to studying the subjects on the course, you are able to sit vendor qualifications such as Microsoft, Cisco and Comptia which are highly regarded in industry. If you already have any vendor qualifications, you may be exempt from some of the subjects needed to complete your course.

What You Study

  • Installation and Maintenance of PC Systems
  • Installation and Maintenance of Client and Server Operating Systems
  • Network Security
  • Network Infrastructure Maintenance and Management
  • Wireless Networking
  • Configuring Cisco Networking Equipment
  • Project Management and Practical Project
  • Web Server Installation and Management

Duration and Attendance

  • Two years Full-time

Entry Requirements

HNC Computing

Further Study

  • BSc Applied Networking Technologies, Adam Smith College
  • Cisco CCNA
  • 3rd Year BSc Computing, University of Abertay Dundee
  • 3rd Year BSc Computing, Napier University
  • Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, MCP

Career Opportunities

  • Network Assistant
  • Network Administrator
  • Infrastructure Analyst
  • Self Employment

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) course full
Full Time 2nd Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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