Level 3 Diploma in Systems Infrastructure

With the potential for so many components to be involved in modern IT infrastructures, project management is essential for long-term success. In this unit, you will know how to oversee every stage of a project’s lifecycle, using industry-leading project management software.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Understand the principles and methodologies of project management
• Plan the various stages and milestones of an IT systems infrastructure project
• Discover how to track the progress of your project and review its outcomes

The Cloud has transformed the connectivity, scalability and flexibility of organisations globally, and has become an essential aspect of IT systems infrastructure. In this unit, you will learn the fundamentals of these platforms and configure your own clouds through virtual machines.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Understand the characteristics, benefits and limitations of different cloud services
• Discover how to configure passwords and other security measures in the Cloud to minimise risk
• Set up a cloud platform using virtual machines and produce effective disaster recovery plans

The world is more connected than ever – and data communications are at the heart of this connectivity. In this unit, you will explore the methods and protocols that allow data to be transmitted across networks, and be able to implement these communications yourself.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Understand how networks communicate, and explore different types of communication devices
• Learn the fundamentals of signal theory and compare different data transmission methods
• Create direct network communications and set up interconnection devices like smartphones and tablets

Networks are the backbone of modern communication – and so much goes into making this landscape possible. In this unit, you will cover all of their key components, protocols and services, and know how to design and maintain secure networks.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Explore the different types of networks, as well as the components and technologies at the core of these
• Understand the fundamentals of network connectivity, across both wired and wireless networks
• Know how to configure and manage a secure network, alongside methods to maintain optimal performance

IT systems are incredibly useful in all aspects of our lives, but effective management and support is important to their long-term performance. In this unit, you will study how many types of IT systems are managed, and utilise industry-recognised tools and activities.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Build your knowledge of the tools and activities involved in IT system management and support
• Know how to plan the infrastructure for IT systems to ensure they’re properly supported
• Implement system management and support activities with great efficiency and expertise

IT systems are regularly subjected to cyber attacks, making robust security one of the most important aspects of any infrastructure. In this unit, you will increase your awareness of digital threats, learn how to use encryption, and execute successful security strategies.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Explore the characteristics of IT system threats and how to counteract them
• Understand how cryptographic and further security techniques keep data protected
• Produce strong security plans for IT infrastructures and perform vital tasks to defend these systems

IT systems are constantly evolving, so organisations must regularly review their infrastructures to identify any weaknesses and areas of improvement. In this unit, you will be taught how to fill this crucial role, and develop the skills to design systems that meet the needs of businesses.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Discover the principles of IT systems analysis, and use this to model business processes and system lifecycles
• Investigate IT systems and produce specifications outlining their requirements
• Develop designs for IT systems based on specific organisational demands