ICT30115 – Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology

DESCRIPTION

 

The Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology qualification provides essential skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in introductory to intermediate level ICT practical functions and is designed to develop information activities in the simulated workplace and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT operator.

This qualification has a strong core ICT base including customise packaged software applications for clients, build simple websites, produce digital images for the web, apply simple mark-up language, optimise operating system software, collaboration of social media tools and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices.

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 Australia.

English Language Requirements

International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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 Australia 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 6 core units and 11 elective units.

Core Units

ICTICT301         Create user documentation

ICTICT202         Work and communicate effectively in an IT environment

BSBSUS401       Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ICTSAS301         Run standard diagnostic tests

ICTICT302         Install and optimise operating system software

BSBWHS304     Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultative processes

 

Elective Units

ICTICT203        Operate application software packages

BSBITU304       Produce spreadsheets

ICTICT307         Customise packaged software applications for clients

ICTWEB201      Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

ICTICT308        Use advanced features of computer applications

BSBITU303       Design and produce text documents

ICTWEB301       Create a simple mark-up language document

ICTWEB302      Build simple websites using commercial programs

ICTWEB303      Produce digital images for the web

ICTICT409         Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products

ICTICT304         Implement system software changes

Fees: $8,900