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ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 1,200.00
Concession* $ 370.00
Commercial $ 7,455.00
Fees & payment guide

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Turn your passion for technology into an exciting career in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with this practical qualification!

Do you enjoy working with technology and solving problems? Turn your interest into a career and equip yourself with the foundation skills and knowledge needed in the ICT industry. The Certificate III in Information Technology focuses on key areas of computer networking, server operations, security, programming, web development and hardware/software support.

In this course, you’ll gain transferrable skills and knowledge across three core areas:

Technical Support
- Scan and remove malicious software
- Troubleshoot and repair ICT equipment
- Maintain and repair computer hardware and software
- Create and maintain effective client communicational skills, and
- Effectively document work using our live ICT ticketing system.
Networking and Server Operations
- Create, manage and troubleshoot networks
- Install and configure desktop and server operating systems
- Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
- Use virtualisation technology to create functional networks of virtual computers, and
- Securely manage and protect workplace information.
Programming and Web Development

Apply programming techniques using Python
Create simple programs and applications
Troubleshoot errors in code, and
Develop webpages using HTML and CSS.

On successful completion of this qualification, you will be equipped to seek an entry-level role supporting information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas such as: technical support, network administration, web technologies, and software application support.

You may also be interested in taking your studies at TasTAFE to the next level and completing one of our Certificate IV qualifications.

Information sessions

Campus

Date

Location

Times

Online Information Session

Webinar

Thursday, 26th May 2022

Online Webinar

4:30pm

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
North
Alanvale	18 Jul 2022 - 10 Dec 2022	Part-time 9am -4pm, 3 days/per week with 1 day online and 2 days on campus each week . Specific days to be confirmed after enrolment	Mixed Learning
South
Campbell Street	18 Jul 2022 - 10 Dec 2022	Full-time 9am- 4pm, 3 days/per week with 1 day online and 2 days on campus each week . Specific days to be confirmed after enrolment	Mixed Learning
North West
Burnie	18 Jul 2022 - 10 Dec 2022	Full-time 9am -4pm, 3 days/per week with 1 day online and 2 days on campus each week . Specific days to be confirmed after enrolment	Mixed Learning

Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

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
ICTICT304	Implement system software changes
ICTNWK311	Install and test network protocols
ICTSAS304	Provide basic system administration
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
ICTWEB304	Build simple web pages

Career opportunities

Help Desk Officer
Network Support Officer
IT Technician
Customer Service Representative (ICT)
User Support Specialist

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Career opportunities

Help Desk Officer
Network Support Officer
IT Technician
Customer Service Representative (ICT)
User Support Specialist

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