Computing Skills for an Office Environment : Canberra Institute of Technology

Overview

This training covers basic office computing skills such as operating a personal computer, data entry using spreadsheets, word processing and creating electronic presentations.

Qualification: Qualification:	Statement of Attainment - training in Computing Skills for an Office Environment [from BSB]
Program No: Program No:	SA-BT13
Campus: Campus:	CIT Reid CIT Gungahlin CIT Tuggeranong
Duration: Duration:	1 semester part-time (approximately 3 hours per week) You will need to undertake an equivalent number of self-directed hours outside of class time for study to successfully complete the program in this timeframe.
Cost Info: Cost Info:	The 2020 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost:	$286
Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome:	Entry-level data entry and administrative jobs
Enrolment Type: Enrolment Type:	Standard
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Timetable Information

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Additional Information

You may be required to pay additional costs (approximately $112) associated with textbook and stationery requirements.

Entry Requirements / How to Enrol

Open Entry

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level program, or enrol in the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways (FSK10213) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Subject Information

Complete 4 subjects

Core: Complete all 4

BSBITU212 Create and use spreadsheets

CIT Code:	COMP391
Cost:	Standard $66.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly create and use spreadsheets and charts using both cloud-based and non-cloud based spreadsheet applications. It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine tasks in the workplace using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of spreadsheet software/applications in a defined context under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.
Prerequisites:	Nil

BSBITU312 Create electronic presentations

CIT Code:	COMP393
Cost:	Standard $44.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic slide presentations using various applications and platforms. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who design electronic presentations. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or may be responsible for production of their own electronic presentations.
Prerequisites:	Nil

BSBITU111 Operate a personal digital device

CIT Code:	COMP390
Cost:	Standard $44.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on a personal digital device. It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine digital tasks in the various sectors of the business services industry and generally work under direct supervision.
Prerequisites:	Nil

BSBITU211 Produce digital text documents

CIT Code:	WORD124
Cost:	Standard $132.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to digitally produce word documents in a workplace context. It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine tasks in the workplace, using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of word processing software/applications in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.
Prerequisites:	Nil

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au

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