1. 1 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Curriculum Update Brisbane Mini-conference 20 May 2004 Henry Wiebell Operations Manager – SC (Asia Pacific)

2. 222 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Academy curricula evolution CCNA CCNP IT Essentials 1 IT Essentials 2 Voice & Data Cabling Unix Java Wireless LANs Network Security 1998 2000 2003 Cisco Curricula Sponsored Curricula Emerging Technologies Web Design Available in USA only 2001 Web Design 2004 Sun Systems withdrawn Interim Cisco support Adobe withdraw products and support

3. 333 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Entry rules for Academy curricula CCNA CCNP ITE Unix Wireless Security Java CCNA - first CCNA 1CCNA 2CCNA 3CCNA 4 All of a suite of curricula CCNP 1CCNP 2CCNP 3CCNP 4

4. 444 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID New approach to Academy curricula CCNA CCNP IT Essentials 1 IT Essentials 2 Voice & Data Cabling Unix Java Wireless LANs Network Security One generic set of Academy Curricula All equal in status

5. 555 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID New entry rules for Academy curricula CCNA CCNP ITE IUnix Wireless Security Java CCNA 1CCNA 2CCNA 3CCNA 4 Don’t need to do all, just satisfy pre-requisites ITE II Grab bag of courses Pick any you like (Including just CCNA1) CCNP 1CCNP 2CCNP 3CCNP 4 ++ CCNA 1 CCNA 2WirelessCCNA 1CCNA 2CCNA 3CCNA 4 Security *Approval required (Certification requires CCNA + Wireless)

6. 666 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Finding the course catalogue Click on MORE Look for course catalogue Administrator or Instructor home page

7. 777 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID The course catalogue Links for each course Curricula calendar List of curriculum being released List of re-tooling/Up-grade courses Timelines for expected changes Instructions for adding curricula

8. 888 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Course information Scope and sequence: course content Cost calculator: Estimate set-up and on- going costs Course outline: Promotional information for students and parents, etc Demo course: Experience the look and feel Posters Dress up labs, use for promotions Curriculum updates FAQs

9. 999 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Unix outline (Available until July 2006) Prepares students for: (With some additional study) Sun Certified Systems Administrator I CompTIA’s Linux + certification Covers: Introduction to the graphical user interfaces (GUIs - CDE, GNOME, and KDE ). Application Managers, File Managers, Text Editors (vi and emacs ), Printing, Mail. An overview of Sun Solaris and Linux versions of the UNIX File system navigation, Changing file permissions, Korn and Bash shell features, Basic networking. Nominal 70 hours 50% instructor-facilitated online multimedia material 50% spent on lab exercises

10. 10 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Unix resource requirements Resources Server PC Student PCs Windows PC for reading curriculum Unix PC for performing Lab work Set-up costs ~ $1,000 for instructor training ~ cost of any hardware and software needed (could be < $ 500) Dual session or dual boot PC

11. 11 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Unix recognition Universities: Dependant on the university TAFE: Certificate III in IT (Network Administration) 18 competencies (16 core + 2 elective) Addresses some of 5 core competencies largely covers another 5 core competencies Diploma of Computer Systems 1 module credit Secondary Not mapped to VCE IT units Suitable for use in VETIS using Certificate III as above

12. 12 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Java outline (Available until July 2006) Prepares students for: (With some additional study) Sun Certified Programmer for Java TM 2 Platform Covers: use of JAVA language's object oriented technologies to solve business problems. language fundamentals, the Java language API (application programming interface). creating classes, objects and applications Nominal 70 hours 50% instructor-facilitated online multimedia material 50% spent on lab exercises Resources. instructor training ~ $1,200 fleet of basic Pentium PCs all software and development tools – free downloads

13. 13 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Java recognition Universities: Dependant on the university TAFE: Certificate III in IT (Network Administration) 18 competencies (16 core + 2 elective) Addresses fully meets one core competency (CAITD126B) covers some of one other competency (ICAITS031B) Diploma of Computer Systems 1 module credit Secondary: mapped to VCE

14. 14 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID VCE IT UnitOutcomeKey skills and knowledge Partly metFully met 1126103 2Focus is significantly different 3181 2117115 22073 3Focus is significantly different 31 22163 3 69 41 97 2Focus is significantly different Summary: - VCE IT is a 2 year program with about 200 key indicators - Java meets - 50 partly - 30 fully - that’s approaching half the 2 year program addressed

15. 15 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID IT Essentials I outline (sponsored by Hewlett-Packard ) Prepares students for CompTIA A + : Covers: in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems the functionality of hardware and software components suggested best practices in maintenance, and safety issues. through hands on activities and labs, assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, troubleshooting hardware and software Nominal 70 hours includes some advanced topics that could benefit from: longer timeframe and/or; student pre-selection. Instructor training ~ $1,000 computers for assembly and disassembly

16. 16 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID IT Essentials I recognition Universities: Dependant on the university TAFE: Certificate III in IT (Network Administration) 18 competencies (16 core + 2 elective) Addresses fully meets 4 core competencies covers all Skills & Knowledge requirements of 1 core largely covers 7 core and 2 elective competencies some of 2 others Diploma of Computer Systems 200 hours of module skills and knowledge credits (May require some additional assessment tasks) Secondary: Useful in the delivery of the above Certificate III in VETIS

17. 17 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID IT Essentials II (sponsored by Hewlett-Packard ) Prepares students for CompTIA Server + (some additional study required) : Covers: Network Operating Systems an intensive introduction to network operating systems : multi-user, multi-tasking Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures remote access. Nominal 70 hours Instructor training ~ $1,000 Windows 98 and preferably also Win2K and XP server editions

18. 18 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID IT Essentials II recognition Universities: Dependant on the university TAFE: Certificate III in IT (Network Administration) 18 competencies (16 core + 2 elective) Addresses fully meets 5 core competencies covers all Skills & Knowledge requirements of 1 core largely covers 8 core and 2 elective competencies some of 2 others Diploma of Computer Systems 200 hours of module skills and knowledge credits (May require some additional assessment tasks) Secondary: Useful in the delivery of the above Certificate III in VETIS

19. 19 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Voice & Data Cabling outline 1 (sponsored by Panduit ) Prepares students for BICSI certification: Covers the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation cabling issues related to data and voice connections understanding of the industry understanding worldwide standards media types pulling, mounting and termination cable physical and logical networks signal transmission reading network design documentation and manifestos cable management choosing wiring closets patch panel installation cable testing.

20. 20 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Voice & Data Cabling international recognition (sponsored by Panduit ) Nominal 70-hour lab-oriented course meets the international BICSI requirements Stresses: documentation, design, and installation issues, laboratory safety on-the-job safety working effectively in group environments.

21. 21 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Voice & Data Cabling Australian recognition (supported by Box Hill Institute ) BICSI is not the Australian official requirement Australia requires Open Cabling Registration Includes Australian standards Australian regulations Australian Occupational Health & Safety practices Additional material has been developed by Box Hill Institute Meets requirements for Open Cabling Registration (Australian Communication Authority standards) Together the Academy course and the BHI extras, meet the skills and knowledge components of: Restricted Cabling registration Open Cabling registration plus 3 endorsements: Category 5 / Structured Cabling Optical Fibre Cabling Coaxial Cabling Students can submit their RTO’s Statement of Attainment to one of the Registrars to gain their Open Cabler’s Registration with 3 Higher Levels of Registration (i.e. endorsements).

22. 22 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Voice & Data Cabling in VCAL (supported by Cisco Australia ) Mapping and modelling project completed for VCAL uses recognised status of the course plus Box Hill additions by ACA maps into the Open Units and Industry Specialisation units of VCAL will enable secondary schools to deliver to Voice & Data cabling ACA standards as an optional component depending on provider contact person: Sean Mc Cormick seanmccormick@etss.com.au

23. 23 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Planned Curriculum Updates Tentative curriculum releases planned for FY04: ITE2 - late Dec 04 FVDC – major rework in progress Java – final upgrade expected mid 2004. UNIX - no further updates planned ITE2 rework under consideration: Combine all Linux parts of ITE2 with Funds of Unix to form a Linux course Might also produce a Server+ course from remaining ITE2 content feedback being sought right now

24. 24 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Updates out now ITE1:version 3.0 now posted and available. Includes changes required for the new CompTIA A + exam Legal Main Contact or Curriculum Leads must first enable v3.0 of the curriculum See AC course catalogue for instructions Retooling should be complete if not, contact your RA/CATC

25. 25 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID CCNA outline CCNA1 – Networking basics (LANs) CCNA2 – Routing basics CCNA3 – VLANs and inroduction to advanced routing protocols CCNA4 – Wide Area Networks (WANs) Nominally 70 hours per unit

26. 26 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID CCNA recognition Mapped to competencies in: – Electrotechnology Training Package – Telecommunications Training Package – ITC Training Package Recognised as VET units in VCE Mapped to SA (SACE course) and QLD HSC Implemented at over 40 TAFE providers and over 20 Universities

27. 27 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID CCNA – equipment requirements Approx $16,000 Academy Laboratory Kit 6 Routers 3 Switches Network Cables 12 month service contract All operating system software and updates

28. 28 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Further courses Fundamentals of Wireless LANs –Together with CCNA leads to Cisco Wireless certification Fundamentals of Network Security –Together with CCNA leads to Cisco Security certification CCNP – 4 unit, post-CCNA professional internetworking course These courses are mainly for advanced TAFE providers and universities – Significant training and resources requirements

29. 29 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Certification exam discounts Discounts available now through Academy Connection for: –CompTIA exams (around 40%. Details next slide) Net+ A+ Server + Linux+ –Sun Java Platform 2 (60% discount) – CCNA (50%)

30. 30 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID CompTIA discounts IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software for the CompTIA A+ exam: Retail is $139 (USD)/test Academy Student Voucher is $99(USD)/test E2C school member is $65(USD)/test IT Essentials I and IT Essentials II (need both) for the CompTIA Server+ exam Retail is $207 (USD)/test Academy Student Voucher is $163(USD)/test E2C school member is $105(USD)/test Fundamentals of UNIX and IT Essentials II (need both) for the CompTIA Linux+ exam Retail is $207 (USD)/test Academy Student Voucher is $163(USD)/test E2C school member is $105(USD)/test CCNA and IT Essentials I (need all courses) for the CompTIA Network+ exam Retail is $207 (USD)/test Academy Student Voucher $163(USD)/test E2C school member = $105(USD)/test

31. 31 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID 31 © 1999, Cisco Systems, Inc.