Certificate III In Information Technology

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

Open up a world of career opportunities in ICT by completing a traineeship in your ICT workplace.

Course code

ICT30120

Delivery location

Workplace

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 12 months.

Start dates

Ongoing at your workplace

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels one to two.
  
  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.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment as a computer technician, user support specialist or client support officer.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  BSBCRT301	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
  BSBXTW301	Work in a team
  BSBXCS303	Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
  ICTCLD301	Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
  ICTICT313	Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques
  ICTSAS305	Provide ICT advice to clients
  BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities
  ICTICT309	Create ICT user documentation
  ICTSAS308	Run standard diagnostic tests
  ICTSAS311	Maintain computer hardware
  ICTSAS312	Provide basic system administration

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Information Technology	Certificate IV In Information Technology
  Possible job outcome	client Support Officer (ICT) help desk officer IT Technician	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, trainees must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer.

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$361	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$1,802	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$6,042	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$45	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.