Certificate III In Information Technology

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Looking to commence your career in Information Technology?

Course code

ICT30120

Delivery location

Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston, Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 12 months.

Start dates

5 February, 15 April (Frankston, Berwick), 15 July

• Read more about this course

  Experienced and passionate teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which focuses on preparing you for further study in your area of interest.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to entry level employment in the Information Technology sector.
  
  The course can be completed full time over six months.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels 2 to 3.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  ICTSAS310	Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
  BSBXTW301	Work in a team
  BSBXCS303	Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
  ICTNWK311	Install and test network protocols
  BSBCRT301	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
  ICTCLD301	Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
  ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques
  ICTWEB305	Produce digital images for the web
  ICTICT313	Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  ICTSAS305	Provide ICT advice to clients
  ICTWEB431	Create and style simple markup language documents
  BSBXCS301	Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Information Technology	Certificate IV In Information Technology
  Possible job outcome	IT Technician help desk officer client Support Officer (ICT)	help desk officer support web designer network support technician

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants to complete BKSB and must obtain ACSF exit level 2 (working at level 3) in both literacy and numeracy

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$822	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$4,108	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$7,818	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$150	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.