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Course Overview
Intakes
No upcoming intakes for this course this year.
Please enquire for more information or to express your interest in this course.
About this course
Do you have an interest in web development, programming or computer software? Then a career in information technology could be for you.
Our Certificate III in Information Technology will be offered as face-to-face on campus two days a week in 2024. Learn skills to get kickstart your career as an IT Technician, Help Desk Officer, Customer Service Representative (ICT), Client Support Officer (ICT) or User Support Specialist.
There is no better time to commence your studies in this exciting and diverse industry.
Learn Microsoft Office features that are highly valued by employers, create your own website and edit photographs to use on the internet, learn how to program software to kick start that game developer career or learn how to assist customers with their computer faults as an IT Helpdesk Officer.
Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.
Career Opportunities
IT Technician, Help Desk Officer, Customer Service Representative (ICT), Client Support Officer (ICT), User Support Specialist
Opportunities for Further Study
ICT40120- Certificate IV in Information Technology
ICT50220- Diploma of Information Technology
Skills or Knowledge gained
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.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Recommended entry Requirements:
A digital literacy check to ensure that students have the basic computer skills required.
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2024
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Information Technology.
Work Placement - 2024
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2024
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $137.80 | $689.00 | $4,399.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Total | $197.80 | $749.00 | $4,459.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
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Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.