Certificate III in Information Technology

Course Code
ICA30105V2
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Course Location
Yallourn
Course Duration
Full Time: 6 months
Part Time: Over 1 year
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time; Part Time (Day)
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Part Time:
  • February 2012

Ongoing enrolment in individual units where space is available.

Enquiries

Business Services (Yallourn Campus)
Phone: (03) 5127 0281
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: business@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

Want to work in technical support, software or hardware installation or website design?

This course provides excellent training in key aspects of the IT industry. It also gives you the flexibility to choose units that best meet your interests and career goals.

Courses are hands-on so you get plenty of practical experience, plus there's a dedicated two week work placement. GippsTAFE will arrange this as part of your training.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Information Technology.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • IT and technical support personnel
  • Sales representative (IT)
  • Computer support technician
  • Help desk operator
  • Website designers.

Entry Requirements

  • Demonstrated competence in units from the Certificate II in Information Technology
  • Interview

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes satisfactory completion of tests, assignments and practical exercises.

Opportunities For Further Study

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

The following prerequisite units are available to be undertaken as part of an overall course or, where applicable, via an RPL process and gap training
Prerequisites
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace
Client Project Units
ICAS3031B Provide advice to clients
ICAD3218B Create user documentation
ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology
ICAU3028B Customise packaged software applications for clients
Applications Units
ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications
ICAB3018B Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products
Hardware Units
ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software
ICAS3234B Care for computer hardware
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAI3110B Implement system software changes
OH&S Units
ICAU3004B Apply occupational health and safety procedures
Web Page Units
ICAB4169B Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
ICAB4135A Create a simple mark-up language document to specification
CUFMEM12A Update web pages