Certificate III In Information Technology

Start training for your exciting career in cyber security while completing your secondary school studies

The Certificate III in Information Technology qualification provides foundational skills and knowledge needed to start your career in the IT industry. You will become competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technical functions.

Within the qualification you will learn basic cyber awareness, digital media skills, generalist IT support services, networking, programming, systems.
Individuals who work in these fields apply broad sets of skills, including foundational knowledge in critical thinking and customer service skills, to support a range of technologies, processes, procedures, policies, people and clients in a variety of work contexts.

At this level you will support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas including cyber awareness, technical support and network administration.

Not a secondary school student? Explore our other IT and Cyber Security courses on offer at Chisholm.

Course code: ICT30120
Delivery location: Dandenong, Frankston
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL is not mandated in this program, though the VCAA strongly recommend all VET students undertake some work placement.

Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
IT support
network support officer
help desk officer

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
BSBCRT301	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
BSBXCS303	Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
ICTICT313	Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
BSBXTW301	Work in a team
ICTNWK309	Configure and administer network operating systems
ICTSAS214	Protect devices from spam and destructive software
ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques
ICTSAS305	Provide ICT advice to clients
BSBXCS301	Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats
ICTSAS310	Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
ICTNWK311	Install and test network protocols
BSBXCS401	Maintain security of digital devices

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in numeracy, oracy and learning to level 2 and reading and writing to level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Information Technology
Possible job outcome	IT support network support officer help desk officer

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETiS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email vetisprograms@chisholm.edu.au.