Secure Networking and Cloud Technologies (Learn and Work)Líonrú Slán agus Néaltheicneolaíochtaí (Foghlaim agus Obair)

This Learn+Work course is a professional traineeship course providing a pipeline of skilled in-demand work-ready talent into STEM industries through industry partnership.

This programme blends the strength of a university education with an offer of apprenticeship-style work placement. This course is designed specifically to create work-ready university graduates. Each year, students spend 5 months in full-time study and can opt for 7 months on placement with a company 4 days per week, returning to university 1 day per week during term time. Students are paid while on placement. As a result this is an intensive course, that runs 12 months each year, instead of the standard 9 months, so students do not get the traditional summer break while on this course, but they are entitled to annual leave days on a pro-rata basis while on work placement.

Students not doing work placement can complete taught modules during term time (finishing in May).

Work Placement

Our industry partners hire and mentor our Learn+Work students for 7 months in Year 1 and Year 2, so that they have the relevant experience, skills and competencies required to work full-time in the industry and high-tech companies.

Industry partners who have committed to work placement:

• Eir 
• Auxillion 
• Netspeed 
• EOS IT Solutions 
• Vodafone 
• Viatel 
• Fujifilm 
• The Collaboratory 
• Liberty IT 

In Year 3 of the programme students develop a range of technical skills coupled with a good working understanding of how enterprises use networking technologies in back-office operations and in commercial activities and applications.

This course is designed for trainee network and cloud technicians and engineers, and was developed in response to the industry’s growing need for people who can design, install, and maintain computer systems. This course will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to avail of the numerous job opportunities in the ICT, Networking and Could technologies.

You’ll enjoy a mix of theory and practical learning, including sessions in our laboratories equipped with real-world equipment and software used in industry.

Professional Accreditation

You can also avail of the opportunity to gain Industry Certified Awards in Year 1 and 2 of the programme, including:

• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA A+
• Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity (CCST)
• Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1)
• VMWare Certified Associate – Cloud (VCA-Cloud)

IT Requirements

A MEDIUM spec (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes, use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect, Minitab, Maple, so needs more RAM, SSD, etc.)

Please search for the TU Dublin offer on the HEA website www.heanet.ie/store

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.  

Graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Computing with a focus on Secure Networking and Cloud Technologies are well-prepared for careers in the fast-growing fields of network design, cloud architecture, network security and network administration. They can pursue roles such as Cloud Engineer, Network Analyst, Network Security Consultant, and Cloud Infrastructure Specialist.

Becoming a Cloud architect means developing a deep knowledge and understanding of Cloud Computing and its roles and uses in the marketplace. It means exploring a host of important technologies that include Virtualization, Software Defined Networking, Network infrastructures, physical and virtual storage, backup and restore technologies, Network Security and more. With the rise in cyber threats and increased reliance on networked and cloud solutions, demand for skilled graduates in secure networking and cloud technologies continues to expand across industries such as finance, healthcare, education, entertainment, government, telecommunications, enginering and manufactoring.

On successful completion, students can progress to TU885 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (1 Year Add-On). A Level 8 in Secure Networking and Cloud Technologies is under development.