CERTIFICATE III in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Certificate Code:
ICT30120
RTO:
40548: iVET Institute
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Strongly Recommended
The VCAA strongly recommends a minimum of 80 hrs (2 weeks) of structured workplace learning over the duration of the VCE VET program.
Workplace Learning Record: ICT30118 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and
VCAA strongly recommends a minimum of 80 hrs (2 weeks) of structured workplace learning over the duration of the VCE VET program.
Course Description
This course will equip the student with comprehensive skills and knowledge to enter the information and communications technology (ICT) field. The course provides the introductory skills and knowledge with an emphasis on ICT support and computer networking. The course incorporates theoretical, practical and hands-on training in areas such as PC hardware and software maintenance; server administration; client operating systems; and workplace skills. The students will be enrolled in enough units over the two years to obtain the full certificate but VCAA requires only partial completion to obtain satisfactory VCE VET study score. These units are outlined below. The choice is with the students if they want to complete the full certificate by working on the additional units or follow the VCAA pathway which will only entitle the student to a Statement of Attainment from the RTO.
Career Pathways
Upon the successful completion of the full certificate a student may seek employment as part of an ICT support team – network technicians, help desk assistant or software support being options. Tertiary pathways/degrees qualifications in ICT networking at Certificate IV or diploma level at TAFE or numerous university degrees in ICT.
Program Requirements
There are no program requirements for this certificate.
Contribution to VCE
ATAR
Scored assessment.
Contributes to the Industry strand of VCE VM.
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 1 & 2
DAY & TIME
Wednesday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
DELIVERY SCHOOL
WERRIBEE SECONDARY COLLEGE
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
BSBXTW301
Work in Team
40
N
BSBXCS303
Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
40
N
BSBCRT301
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
40
N
ICTPRG302
Apply introductory programming techniques
40
N
ELECTIVE1
ICTICT213
Use computer operating systems and hardware TBC
60
N
ICTICT214
Operate application software packages
60
N
ICTSAS308
Run standard diagnostic tests
20
N
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 3 & 4
DAY & TIME
Wednesday 1:30pm – 5:00pm
DELIVERY
SCHOOL
BAYSIDE P-12 COLLEGE
PAISLEY CAMPUS
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
ICTSAS310
Install, configure and secure a small office or home network
50
Y
ICTSAS305
Provide ICT advice to clients
40
Y
ICTSAS309
Maintain and repair equipment and software
20
Y
ICTSAS312
Provide basic system administration
20
Y
ICTICT313
Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
50
Y