B.Voc. in IT/Networking Skills

The B.Voc program is modular in nature with multiple exit points at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and B.Voc. Each of the six semesters carries 30 credits, resulting in a total of 180 credits for B.Voc.

Objectives

  • To install, configure and test CPE (modem, routers and switches) for broadband access
  • To establish connectivity between CPE and end-user device (CPU, Laptop, tablets, Smart/IP TV etc.) at customer premises
  • To carry out basic trouble-shooting for identifying, localizing & rectifying cable, connectivity and equipment faults
  • To install, configure and test Wi-Fi Backhaul Equipment and Wi-Fi Access Points for broadband access
  • To establish connectivity in the backhaul between Wi-Fi nodes and Access Points at multiple sites
  • To implement, maintain and integrate WAN, LAN and server architecture
  • To implement and administer network security hardware and software
  • To enforce the network security policy and comply with requirements of external security audits and recommendations

Duration

3 Years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 or ITI after 10th or Polytechnic Diploma will be considered as equivalent to 10+2

Selection Procedure

Admission will be through an Entrance Exam or based on the merit of the qualifying examination.

Curriculum

B. Voc. in IT & Networking Skills 
  Program Structure  
Year FIRST SEMESTER   SECOND SEMESTER (Industrial Internship)
  Course Credits  Course Credits
I Introduction to Computers 4 Industry Assessment 15
Computer Assembling & Peripheral Installation 3
Shell Programming 3
Basics of Networking (Topology, Cables, LAN) 3
Operating System Basics, 

Windows Client Administration

 3
System Administration 4 Presentation 3
Open Elective – I 3 Report 3
Office Software Tools
 2 Value Education# 3
English Language & Comprehension 3 Industrial Labour & General Laws# 3
Applied Mathematics /Elementary Maths 2 Environmental Studies# 3
Total  30
Total  30
  Cumulative Credits = 30 (Certificate)  Cumulative Credits = 60 (Diploma) 
Year THIRD SEMESTER   FOURTH SEMESTER (Industrial Internship)
  Course Credits  Course Credits
II Networking Devices Management 4 Industry Assessment 15
Wireless Networks(AP, wireless Routers, RF Links) 3
Basics of Network Security 3
Network Server Management 4
Optical Fiber Communication 

(Cables, Connectors)

 3
Open Elective – II 3 Presentation  3
Computer Aided Drawing/Elementary Drawing Skills 3 Report 3
Spoken English 3 Business Communication# 3
Personality Development 2 Organizational Behaviour# 3
Entrepreneurship Development (Introductory Module) 2 Current Affairs# 3
Total  30 Total  30
Cumulative Credits = 120 (Advanced Diploma) 
Year FIFTH SEMESTER   SIXTH SEMESTER (Industrial Internship)
  Course Credits  Course Credits
III Firewall/UTM Configurations 2 Industry Assessment 15
Ethical Hacking
 2
Project
 3
Cloud Computing 3
Internet of Things
 3
Advance Communucation Skills 3
Open Elective – III Presentation  3
Report 3
Advanced Communication Skills 3 Behavioural Skills# 3
Quantitative Aptitude 2 Indian Constitution# 3
Financial Accounting 2 Technical Writing# 3
Entrepreneurship Development (Advanced) 3
Total  30 Total  30
  Cumulative Credits = 180 (B. Voc.)   

Career Prospects

For those just starting a career in networking, here is a short list of the available types of positions and networking jobs –

  • Network Specialist or Network Service Technician focuses on the setup, troubleshooting, and repair of specific hardware and software products. Service Technicians in particular often must travel to remote customer sites to perform field upgrades and support.
  • Network Administrator focuses on the day-to-day management of networks.
  • Network Engineer focuses primarily on system upgrades, evaluating vendor products, security testing, and so on.
  • Network Analyst/Programmer writes software programs or scripts that aid in network analysis, such as diagnostics or monitoring utilities. They also specialize in evaluating third-party products and integrating new software technologies into an existing network environment or to build a new environment.
  • Network Manager supervises the work of administrators, engineers, technicians, and/or programmers and focus on longer-range planning and strategy considerations.
  • Network Solutions Architect translates requirements created by functional analysts into the architecture for that solution and describing it through architecture and design artifacts.