This is true. There are many employers in the Networking field who can confidently say that they've had university graduates who have been nothing short of useless. TAFE offers a more "hands on" approach, and generally holds more weight than uni in IT (networking in this case).
At the same...
It's "Komninos".
As for related texts, The Castle might work.
Look for something that explores a way of life which could be a polar opposite to what you've learnt about Komninos.
I'm in yr11 and currently doing
Advanced English
General Maths
IT VET
Entertainment VET
Industrial Technology - Multimedia
Software Design.
For year 12, is it possible to drop software and maths, and start a tafe course?
I am not seeking a UAI.