Applied Digital Technologies
What's it all about?
This program opens the door to entry-level employment opportunities in digital and technology skills across businesses in preparation for work. On completion of this course, students will receive Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies (ICT20120). Students can take credit for this subject to pursue further training and education. The certificate can be continued at the senior levels as a VET subject. Unlike other electives, this is a full-year subject. It is made up of twelve (12) units of competencies, mandated by The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
What type of things will I do?
Students learn basic computer operation skills, digital literacy skills which includes using range of software applications across various businesses.
What will I learn?
TOPIC 1
Contribute to the Health and Safety of self and others
Participate in sustainable work practices
Operate Digital Devices
TOPIC 2
Use Digital Technologies to communicate in a work environment
Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats
Use business software applications
TOPIC 3
Operate software application packages
Use computer operating system and hardware.
Operate Digital Media Technology packages
TOPIC 4
Connect hardware peripherals.
Protect devices from spam and destructive software
Protect devices from spam and destructive software
What can this lead to?
University and TAFE courses in Information Technology
POSSIBLE PATHWAY |
YEAR COURSES OFFERED |
YEAR 10 Applied Digital Technologies Certificate II in Applied Digital Technology ICT20120 |
YEAR 11 VET: Information Technology Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 |
YEAR 12 VET: Information Technology Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 |
Why choose this subject?
Choose this subject if you are interested in refining your digital literacy skills which are pre-requisites for most entry level positions across businesses.