Data Centre Technician
This course is aimed at those seeking to work in the ICT sector. Focused on the fundamental skills needed to work in a data centre this course prepares you for an initial technical role in data centres. The course has been designed in conjunction with AWS experts and is based on previous successful programmes developed in other AWS locations.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | Technological University Dublin | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
This course runs over 1 academic year.
Mode of Study
Part Time
Method of Delivery
Classroom, Online
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements?
Standard University requirements for admission to Level 6 programmes include a requirement for 5 x O6 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects (including Mathematics and English) or equivalent. Applicants aged over 23 may be considered as mature students.
Other non-standard applicants may also be considered based on availability. Assessments/interviews may also be used to determine suitability for the course/rank applicants for the course.
Some places may be reserved for suitable applicants from under-represented groups in IT including female candidates.
Careers / Further progression
Designed in conjunction with and supported by AWS, this programme has been designed to prepare successful participants for a career as an entry-level data centre technician. Participants will have an opportunity to gain real hands-on experience in the experiential learning elements of the programme.
Candidates will also be supported in Career Development, CV preparation and interview skills preparation. Career Development is centred around the following topics: Understanding career planning, Dealing with Change, The hidden jobs Market and How to present a good CV. How to present ˜Your own brand, Interview Skills and Techniques and Devising my own Career Plan.
Successful completion of the course will also allow participants to progress to complete either the full-time B.Sc. Computing suite of programmes and/or the part time B.Sc. IT Management (FLITE) programme in TU Dublin.
Further information
Commencement Date September 2023
Tallaght
Data centres are the fundamental engines on which modern ICT runs. They give major ICT players the capability to deliver services world-wide 24x7. For a range of reasons including climate, available skills and available power, Ireland has become a major hub for data centres with many major multinationals having a significant data centre presence in Ireland.
Data Centre Technicians are technically competent problem solvers with good technical skills, an ability to deliver under pressure and an exceptional ability to communicate and report technical scenarios clearly.
AWS Sponsorships
As part of their support for this programme, AWS are making available 20 scholarships to allow successful scholarship participants to complete the programme free of fees (subject to terms and conditions).
Other Information
Classroom, online & work placement (paid)
Location: Tallaght campus & Online, placement Dublin region
Note: Periods of Placement begin from January/March /June. Participants make themselves available for a period of placement.
The programme consisted of 35 credits of taught modules aligned to 25 credits of experiential learning.
Taught Modules
Software Development (Python)
Computer Architecture
Network Fundamentals
Operating Systems Fundamentals
Social Media Communications
Routing & Switching Essentials
IT Scripting & Automation
Experiential Learning
Phase 1
Hands-on Technical Workshop Sessions
Phase 2
Internship in Data Centre/ Equivalent Experiential Learning
Participants on the course will have the opportunity to apply for 14 week paid placements in an AWS Data Center in the Dublin area. Successful completion of the course will place candidates in a strong position to compete for Data Center Technician Roles in AWS Data Centers in Ireland.
School of Enterprise Computing and Digital Transformation
school.ecdt@tudublin.ie
Dr. Barry Feeney or Eamonn Hyland
barry.feeney@tudublin.ie eamonn.hyland@tudublin.ie
01 220 8070