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About the course
The Diploma of Network Engineering at Charles Darwin University prepares you for entry-level network engineering roles, building skills to design, operate and maintain networks used across industry and government. You’ll study core network concepts and implementation, combining academic learning with practical experience to strengthen job-ready capabilities. The diploma can also provide a pathway into further study such as CDU’s IT or software engineering degrees. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles supporting and maintaining network and IT services across organisations. Typical opportunities include work in network systems support, helpdesk and technical support, and roles within information technology and telecommunications teams. This Diploma-level qualification provides a foundation for starting a career in IT networking or progressing to related bachelor degree study in the computing and IT field. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as mining engineer, technical assistant, technical support, process plant engineer, site supervisor, site support, and etc. in companies including ExxonMobil, General Motors, Volkswagen Group, Samsung Electronics, General Electric, and etc.Living Costs in Darwin**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,130 - 1,495 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 961 - 1,271 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 6 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 294 - 388 |
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