Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent or be of mature age. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Holmesglen also requires that all applicants possess the following abilities:
Turn on a computer.
connect to the internet
Use a mouse, keyboard, headset with a microphone or speakers, and a webcam.
open and close a software application
conduct a search in a web browser.
send and receive emails
save a file, and locate a saved file
download and install software applications
Use webinar software to participate in remote learning.
Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to a PC computer or laptop with the following minimum specifications:
Quad-Core CPU
16GB of RAM
CPU with a minimum 2 GHz processor or faster
250GB of storage
Windows 10 OS, or virtual machine installed with Windows 10 OS (available free from https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/ or https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise)
Monitor 24" (PC only; dual monitor optional but preferred)
Headset with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection) is desirable.
Access to NetLab
LinkedIn Learning (free access via Holmesglen's Brightspace, or log in through LinkedIn.com)
Applications:
Microsoft Word: access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx (free to download)
Cisco Packet Tracer
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility is free to download.
Google Chrome is a recommended web browser.
OneDrive or a Google Drive or Dropbox account for storage (Free via Holmesglen OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox; alternatively, students can purchase an external SSD hard disc with a minimum of 250GB; prices will vary.)
Login access to Cisco NetAcad
Login access to Brightspace
Installed VMware Workstation Pro (available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub)
Installed Kali Linux (free to download)
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a Pre Training Review interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan and identify any learning support needs.
Pre requisite unit requirements
To study VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation, learners must complete the pre requisite unit:
VU23213 - Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
To study VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project, learners must complete the pre requisite units:
VU23213 - Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23215 - Test concepts and procedures for cyber security