Diploma of
Computer Systems

February and July

Full time: 1 year or part time equivalent

Delivery is face-to-face with classes scheduled on weekdays

For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page. 

Computer networking associate, junior internet or intranet network administrator or junior network design engineer

Through the course you will:

• gain a foundation of technical skills and knowledge that will allow you to be employed in ICT. The knowledge is based on the computing technologist level of the Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge. The elective allows a graduate to have further depth of knowledge in a more specialised area
• analyse information from a variety of sources and be able to synthesise these into a coherent body of knowledge, so that they can act from within this framework
• learn to deal with open-ended problems that require the ability to plan, design and evaluate alternative technical solutions to an unpredictable variety of problems
• give presentations or reports based on skills in expressing complex technical ideas from different depths and perspectives
• demonstrate skills in being able to transfer knowledge and understanding of specialised topics in ICT to others
• demonstrate deeper knowledge in some areas through elective choice
• work in a variety of different technical environments and to apply appropriate skills to those environments
• use knowledge and skills in ICT such that you will be able to perform independent work and exercise judgment in planning and executing ICT projects
• work independently and in teams. You will be able to analyse and design systems at a strategic level as well as possess the necessary technical skills to perform increasingly complex operations

Applicants with Higher Education study

Applicants who have completed some of a higher education course, either at non-university higher education providers or university, are welcome to apply. 

Applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute can apply for advanced credits. All applications for advanced credits are assessed on an individual basis and are granted for subjects where the content and learning outcomes have been demonstrated through your completion of subjects.

Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience.

Applicants with Vocational Education And Training (VET) Study

Applicants who have completed a VET course of study (a VET Certificate IV course as minimum) with ICT field of study focus at a public TAFE or other VET provider are welcome to apply. You may receive advanced credits for relevant subjects on the basis of your diploma studies.

Applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute can apply for advanced credits. All applications for advanced credits are assessed on an individual basis and are granted for subjects where the content and learning outcomes has been demonstrated through your completion of subjects in your prior course.

Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience.

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous 2 years.

You can apply to study with us through direct entry if you have:

• successfully completed VCE, with a study score of at least 20 in Maths (any) and 20 in English (any)
• additional consideration will be given for achievement in physics, chemistry, systems and technology, technological design and development and/or mathematics methods

Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience.

Applicants with work and life experience

Applicants with work and life experience who have left secondary education more than 2 years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Experience could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. 

Applicants are required to present evidence of current employment or experience in the ICT industry together with evidence of your ability to meet the demands of the program.

Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience.

Year 12 applicants must:

• book an interview (via Apply Now above). Note: applications for this course cannot be submitted via VTAC.

Direct Entry Applicants (Non Year 12) must:

• book an interview (via Apply Now above)

Application dates: January and June

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

Successful completion enables you to articulate directly into the second year of our Bachelor of Computer Systems. It also articulates into other higher education or university IT degrees.

International students: You may wish to apply or package this course with the Bachelor of Computer Systems at Box Hill Institute.

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes.

• Government Subsidised Place
• Payment Plan

^* Does not apply to VETDSS or Short course students.

^** Does not apply to VETDSS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.

^***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).

Student tuition & materials fees published are indicative, and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are at 2020 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

You will complete 6 core subjects and 2 electives

We expect to enrol between 11 and 20 students.