Network Engineer - HNC

Southampton, Solent University

The demand for people who can manage, build, maintain virtual and physical networks is increasing. This is because of technological developments such as, 5G and Cloud. The broad purpose of the occupation, network engineer is to install computer networks, maintain them, and offer technical support to users where necessary.\ \ A network engineer provides networks and systems to deliver the objectives of varied organisations. They will make sure that systems are working at optimum capacity and problem solve where they are not. To be able to do this effectively a network engineer must interpret technical information and understand organisational requirements and expectations. During this Higher Nationals course you’ll study a wide range of subjects, including cyber security essentials, network applications, and routing and switching – all helping you prepare for your future career path. We place great value in connecting you with the wider computing industry. You will encounter case studies and be exposed to the ways that technologies and associated practices happen in real-life working contexts.  Further industry exposure will come in the form of talks and lectures from practitioners. You will also have the opportunity to undertake industry visits to see how practice is applied in the context of a real working environment. Upon successful completion of the course, you may choose to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Computer Networks Engineering degree at Solent. This course is part of the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT), a partnership of colleges, universities and industry-leading employers to create new career opportunities in the technology sector. IoT courses like this one are precisely tailored to the needs of employers in the maritime, engineering and digital industries – industries which are hungry for talented new engineers, technologists, technicians and creatives like you.