This qualification is ideal for persons who have successfully completed the NVQJ level 2 in Computer Service and Support or Network Service and Support and wishes to advance their career in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry. The system administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, monitoring, and securing the network system. This includes duties such as maintaining, supporting and troubleshooting virtual servers, client-server environments, wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) equipment. Duties also include scheduling, maintaining, and monitoring data recovery and backup; setup and train users; maintenance of basic security best practices; resolving elevated helpdesk incidents, change management requests or tickets assigned.

Persons who complete this qualification can be employed in the following jobs:
 Job title: System Administrator
 Career path – articulation and specialisation
After achieving this ITI30817 Certificate in System Administration, individuals could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in the Information Communication and Technology Sector.

• Listing ID: 3967
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Information Technology
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: TI30817
• ISCED Code: 06 Information & Communication Technologies- 061- 0613 Software & Applications Development and Analysis
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET Occupational Standards Development Department
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Entry Requirements: Computer Service and Support level 2 or Network Service and Support Level 2
  Individuals may enter level III Certification in Network System Administration with relevant level vocational experience and qualification. Where lower-level qualification plans exist, these MUST be completed.