ICT20115– Certificate II in information, Digital Media and Technology
DESCRIPTION
This course provides a foundation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with a focus on working effectively in an IT environment, with intermediate skills development in word processing, spreadsheet operations and using databases, in particular, the Microsoft Office programs. The course will develop skills and knowledge in relation to workplace safety procedures and provide an introduction to multimedia applications and general proficiency in hardware. The qualification has the fundamental ICT knowledge, skills base and core units required for entry into all Information Technology qualifications from Certificate III upwards.
Qualification recognition: This qualification is based on the principles, guidelines and standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and has national recognition.
Study Mode: Classroom Based, Traineeship and School Based Traineeship
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirement
All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at the RTO .
English Language Requirements
International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:
- Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
OR - Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR - Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
OR - For levels 1 and 2 students only, successful completion of the RTO ’s Language and Numeracy Test conducted on the RTO ’s campus (for onshore international students ONLY.)
Please Note: The RTO will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests – TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and TOEFL PBT.
Academic Requirements
International students applying either off-shore or on-shore must meet a minimum academic requirement to get admission to the RTO’s courses. The table below summarises the academic entry requirements. Please refer to information on individual courses for course specific requirements.
| Level of Study | Academic Requirements |
| Certificate II & III | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher |
| Certificate IV | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher |
| Diploma* | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Certificate IV or higher |
| Advanced Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Diploma or higher |
This qualification comprises of 7 core units and 7 elective units.
Core units
ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
ICTICT203 Operate application software packages
ICTICT201 Use computer operating systems and hardware
ICTICT202 Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment
ICTICT204 Operate a digital media technology package
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Elective units
ICTSAS203 Connect hardware peripherals
ICTICT206 Install software applications
ICTICT205 Design basic organisational documents using computing packages
ICTICT210 Operate database applications
ICTICT207 Integrate commercial computing packages
ICTCT208 Operate accounting applications
ICTICT211 Identify and use basic current industry specific technologies
Fees: $7,500