Course details

New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration (Level 6)
NZQF Level 6

About the course

Delivered by:  Aspire2 International Business & Technology Limited



Learn everything you need to know about systems administration and become an invaluable member of any organisation. Learn to implement technologies for systems and network services, manage a directory service, and master automated system and applications software deployment. You’ll also develop data storage solutions, write scripts to automate standard system procedures and administer infrastructure for remote network access. Plus, you’ll fine tune your communication, information design, personal and interpersonal skills.


Learning will be delivered using a blended (face to face) learning approach and you will be encouraged to engage with your fellow students and tutors in class and via your online learning portal.

You will be supported throughout the process by our great facilitators who are professionally qualified and have industry and academic experience to share with you.


Core papers

  • Network Services
  • Active Directory Services
  • Infrastructure Virtualisation
  • E-communications (project)
  • Applied Communications
  • Automated Systems Deployment

Entry requirements

To enter this course, you will need to hold the New Zealand Diploma of Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) ; or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience

Applicants will need to be 18 years or older to apply.

English language requirement

IELTS : provide evidence of an IELTS overall band score of at least 6.0 (Academic), with no individual band less than 5.5
Pearson Academic Test : have a Pearson Academic Test score of 50 and above with no individual band score less than 42
LanguageCert : have a C1 Expert Test PASS and above with no less than a pass in each skill

About the provider

Aspire2 International is a leading New Zealand tertiary provider that provides international students, migrants, and expats with practical work-ready skills and qualifications. New Zealand is a beautiful, safe, friendly, and relaxed country with a high-quality, modern, and flexible education system. These factors combined make it a popular and attractive place to study. Aspire2 International has 3 campuses in some of New Zealand’s best places – with plenty of study options aligned to high-demand industries. Explore how you can get a relevant education and skills to succeed in work and life in this stunning country. We have been a registered Private Training Establishment (PTE) since 1996 and are one of the largest NZQA-accredited PTEs in New Zealand.


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