Certificate III in Information Technology

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Certificate III in Information Technology

Course Overview

Kick start your career in information and communications technology (ICT) with this entry-level qualification. Get the hands-on skills for the role you want with both a foundation stream and range of specialised streams.

Career Opportunities

• Help Desk Officer
• Network Support Officer
• ICT Technician

Course Outcome

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

Industry-standard Facilities

Our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. They include simulated working environments which will develop your practical skills and prepare you for real-world situations while under the supervision of industry-experienced professionals.

Course Structure

Core Units

• BSBCRT301: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
• BSBXCS303: Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
• BSBXTW301: Work in a team
• ICTICT313: Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
• ICTPRG302: Apply introductory programming techniques
• ICTSAS305: Provide ICT advice to clients

Elective Units

• Basic Cyber Security Awareness stream
  • BSBXCS301: Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats
  • BSBXCS302: Identify and report online security threats
  • BSBXCS402: Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  • ICTSAS213: Maintain ICT System integrity
  • ICTSAS214: Protect devices from spam and destructive software
  • ICTSAS215: Protect and secure information assets
  • ICTSAS310: Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network
• Generalist IT Support stream
  • ICTICT317: Maintain standard operating environments
  • ICTICT314: Connect internal hardware components
  • ICTSAS311: Maintain computer hardware
  • ICTSAS308: Run standard diagnostic tests
  • ICTSAS309: Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software
  • ICTSAS310: Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network
• Networking stream
  • ICTCLD301: Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
  • ICTNWK307: Provide network systems administration
  • ICTNWK308: Determine and action network problems
  • ICTNWK309: Configure and administer network operating systems
  • ICTNWK310: Administer network peripherals
  • ICTNWK311: Install and test network protocols
• Web Development stream
  • CUADIG211: Maintain interactive content
  • ICTWEB304: Build simple web pages
  • ICTWEB305: Produce digital images for the web
  • ICTWEB306: Develop web presence using social media
  • ICTWEB431: Create and style simple markup language documents
  • ICTWEB451: Apply structured query language in relational databases
• Foundation stream
  • ICTCLD301: Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
  • ICTNWK311: Install and test network protocols
  • ICTSAS310: Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network
  • ICTWEB304: Build simple web pages
  • ICTWEB305: Produce digital images for the web
  • ICTWEB431: Create and style simple markup language documents
• Mobile iOS App Development stream
  • CUADIG304: Create visual design components
  • ICTICT214: Operate application software packages
  • ICTICT215: Operate digital media technology packages
  • ICTICT216: Design and create basic organisational documents
  • ICTICT309: Create ICT user documentation
  • ICTPRG430: Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
• Cyber and Networking stream
  • BSBXCS301: Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats
  • BSBXCS302: Identify and report online security threats
  • BSBXCS402: Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  • ICTSAS310: Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network
  • ICTCLD301: Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
  • ICTNWK311: Install and test network protocols

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online
• TAFE at School
• Apprenticeships or traineeships
• International

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Darling Downs and South West
• North Queensland

Course Fees

• Concession: $2,090
• Subsidised: $3,170
• Full Fee: $6,420
• TAFE at School Full Fee: $3,960
• International: $8,200

Entry Requirements

• No formal entry requirements
• Domestic students: completed year 10 or equivalent
• International students: English Language Proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 or equivalent), completion of Year 10 (or equivalent)

Resources Required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Personal stationery and USB or external hard drive (minimum 1TB)

Assessment Methods

• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

University Pathways

• Diploma of Information Technology
• Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering
• Advanced Networking and System Administration
• Front End Web Development

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know
• Assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.