Overview
The Certificate III in Information Technology has been designed to provide you with digital literacy skills and knowledge that will support you to work with a range of digital devices, software applications, cloud applications and wireless technologies.
Career opportunities, include:
- office administration
- business administration
- retail assistant
- data input officer
- call centre operator
- information officer
- customer support officer
Pathways to further study:
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
Studying the Certificate III in Information Technology at Holmesglen
Studying the Certificate III in Information Technology at Holmesglen will help you confidently get online, get connected, and keep your personal information secure. You will gain practical skills to manage your online profile and securely protect your personal information, as well as setting up and securely connecting to wireless networks. You will learn about the many benefits and drawbacks of a wide range of social media technologies. You will also be introduced to “The Cloud” where you will learn how to access and use many work productivity tools, including Office 365, Google Docs, DropBox, Zoom, and many more.
Course structure
Two to three days per week, from 9am to 5pm.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| ICTCLD301 |
Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services |
| ICTICT312 |
Use advanced features of applications |
| BSBXCS301 |
Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats |
| BSBXCS303 |
Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information |
| ICTICT313 |
Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTSAS305 |
Provide ICT advice to clients |
| ICTSAS310 |
Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network |
| BSBXCS401 |
Maintain security of digital devices |
| ICTPRG302 |
Apply introductory programming techniques |
| BSBCRT301 |
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills |
| BSBTEC404 |
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment |
| BSBXTW301 |
Work in a team |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| ICTCLD301 | Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services |
| ICTICT312 | Use advanced features of applications |
| BSBXCS301 | Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats |
| BSBXCS303 | Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information |
| ICTICT313 | Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTSAS305 | Provide ICT advice to clients |
| ICTSAS310 | Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network |
| BSBXCS401 | Maintain security of digital devices |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| BSBCRT301 | Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills |
| BSBTEC404 | Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
Students who undertake this program require the skills and ability to:
turn on a computer
use a mouse and keyboard
open and close a software application
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology.
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $5,275 | |
| Government subsidised | $1,900 | |
| Concession | $380 | |
| Free TAFE eligible student | FREE | |
| JobTrainer eligible student | FREE | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.