Certificate III In Information Technology

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

Gain the skills to start your journey toward becoming an IT expert

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 (Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston), 30 September (Frankston) October (Online)

• Timetable

  Full Time
  • Days per week: 3
  • Hours per day: 5
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 9.5
  
  BERWICK
  Monday 8:30AM - 4:00PM Tuesday 8:30AM - 12:00 and Wednesday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
  
  DANDENONG
  Monday 8:30AM - 4:00PM Tuesday 1:30PM - 5:00PM and Thursday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
  
  FRANKSTON
  Monday 8:30AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 8:30AM - 4:00PM and Thursday 8:30AM - 12:00PM
  
  Part Time
  • Days per week: 1
  • Hours per day: 6
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 6
  
  DANDENONG
  Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  
  All learning is conducted in person on campus.
  
  Online
  • Days per week: 2
  • Hours per day: 2
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 8.25
  
  ONLINE DELIVERY (live online classes at set times)
  Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Next Intake October 2024
  
  All learning and assessments are conducted online or remote, synchronously, or asynchronously. Online access is required.
  
  Note: Timetables are subject to change.

• 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
  ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques
  BSBCRT301	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
  ICTWEB431	Create and style simple markup language documents
  ICTWEB305	Produce digital images for the web
  ICTICT313	Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  ICTCLD301	Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
  ICTSAS305	Provide ICT advice to clients
  BSBXCS301	Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats

• Assessment methods

  • Questioning or Test/Quiz
  • Project
  • Portfolio
  • Report/Essay

• Admission requirements

  Inherent requirements

  Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

  If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

  Equipment Required:
  Students must have access to a computer with speakers, camera, headset and Internet to complete this online program and have sufficient computer skills to be able to access a learning management system, attend webinars and using programs such as Microsoft Word.

  Language, literacy and numeracy

  You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.
  
  We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
  
  Below are the levels required for this course:

  • Language and literacy: 2
  • Numeracy: 2

• Practical placement

  There are no practical placement requirements for this course

• Course and career pathways

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

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$784	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$3,920	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$7,350	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 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.
  **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.

• 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.