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Overview

This course provides the required skills and knowledge to be competent in a wide range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles. It will allow you to complete electives and provide pathways into Networking, Programming and Cyber Security employment opportunities or further studies. On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to apply and support IT activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas, including technical support, network administration, website creation, digital media technologies, coding skills and programming frameworks, virtual computing and basic cyber security skills.

This course may be available through Fee-Free TAFE. Learn more about Fee-Free TAFE

Qualification:

 Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120

Next Intake:

 Semester 1 2025

Course No:

 C3-BD65

Campus:

 CIT Reid*


*From Semester 2 2025, the location of this course will transition from CIT Reid to the new CIT Woden campus. CIT will provide support for students who will be making the move to Woden. Learn more.

Duration:

 1 semester (approx. 20 hours per week) full-time or part-time equivalent. It is expected that you will spend approximately the same number of hours in private study to practice skills and apply new knowledge.

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course 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.

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

 Standard $2,435
Apprentice/trainee
- Subsidised fee $1,525

Likely Job Outcome:

 Skills and knowledge to enable employment opportunities and reflects the role of individuals who are competent in a range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles, including animation, basic cloud computing, basic cyber awareness, digital media skills, generalist IT support services, networking, programming, systems, and web development.

Upon completion of this qualification, you may find yourself eligible to work in the following positions: Help desk assistant/officer:
- ICT operations support
- ICT user support
- PC support
- Technical support

Application Type:

 Standard; Fee Free TAFE
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Timetable Information

To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course code, course name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) or Block Code.

Additional Information

Upon enrolment into the course, you may be required to make additional purchases of hardware items to use during the dedicated class sessions. This includes:
- 1 TB hard drive or SSD card
- Noise cancelling headphones
- Camera and microphone accessibility for your device for virtual classes

CIT selects electives from the national training package that focus on providing relevant training for each specialist career outcome. These are divided into two study streams from Certificate IV level: Network Administration (including Cyber Security) or Programming and Web Applications. Students can also elect to study the Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC). The Certificate III course is designed to provide fundamental skills across both study pathway options.

If you are interested in Programming and Web Applications, you can complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120) without prior experience. Full-time students will engage in a diverse range of coding languages from the beginning. If you don’t have web design or coding experience, you might prefer starting with this course or the Statement of Attainment in Networking and Web Development.

Entry Requirements

There are no required entry requirements, however, it is recommended that you have a basic understanding of using computers, MS Windows environments, document production and internet browser use.

This course is primarily aimed at students wishing to undertake full-time studies and timetables are geared towards daytime classes.

Part-time students should seek advice on subject choices to build knowledge progressively and prepare for advanced programming concepts. Those with existing work skills should consider the Statement of Attainment in Networking and Web Development or Statement of Attainment in Networking and Computer Hardware, which consist of six subjects and will you prepare you for Certificate IV level studies.

Skills Recognition

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

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. 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 the lower level course. 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 12 subjects

Core: Complete all 6

  • BSBCRT311   Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
    • CIT Code: BUSN288
      Cost: Standard $100.00
      Description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking skills to generate solutions to workplace problems in a team environment. The unit applies to individuals who are required to develop and extend their critical and creative thinking skills to different issues and situations. These individuals apply a range of problem solving, evaluation and analytical skills resolve workplace issues within a team context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBXCS303   Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
    • CIT Code: BUSN286
      Cost: Standard $205.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to securely manage personally identifiable information (PII) and workplace information. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries and job roles under some supervision and guidance who manage large amounts of PII and workplace information. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBXTW301   Work in a team
    • CIT Code: BUSN589
      Cost: Standard $185.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as part of permanent or project based teams in a workplace within an industry. This unit applies to a wide range of workers, but has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for workers with limited responsibility for others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTICT313   Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
    • CIT Code: INFT1376
      Cost: Standard $290.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the protection and lawful use of intellectual property (IP) and observing relevant organisational ethics and privacy policies. It applies to individuals who are required to use intellectual property held by other people or organisations, to assist with the maintenance of organisational ethics and privacy policies and procedures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTPRG302   Apply introductory programming techniques
    • CIT Code: INFT1247
      Cost: Standard $235.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques. It applies to those who have responsibility for creating applications and includes applying language syntax, control structures to create code, using programming standards, testing and debugging.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS305   Provide ICT advice to clients
    • CIT Code: COMM161
      Cost: Standard $140.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information and communications technology (ICT) advice and support to clients, including the communication of comprehensive technical information. It applies to frontline technical support individuals who work under a level of supervision but have responsibility for providing technical support.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 6

  • ICTNWK309   Configure and administer network operating systems
    • CIT Code: INFT1194
      Cost: Standard $330.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a network operating system and set up and use administrative tools to manage the network. It applies to individuals who are required to provide frontline technical support to maintain network continuity to a network operating system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS312   Provide basic system administration
    • CIT Code: INFT1389
      Cost: Standard $115.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, operate and implement basic system administrative processes in stand-alone or client server environments. The unit applies to individuals who may work in supervised technical support roles, with some responsibility in undertaking administrative activities, using a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) skills and knowledge. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTWEB431   Create and style simple markup language documents
    • CIT Code: INFT1042
      Cost: Standard $225.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and create basic markup language documents and cascading style sheets (CSS) in order to define the structure and style of a website. It applies to individuals in ICT roles who are required to create web pages with consistency in appearance and user experience.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTNWK311   Install and test network protocols
    • CIT Code: INFT1196
      Cost: Standard $210.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and test network protocols in a networking environment.It applies to individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills, who are required to provide network support to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality and maintenance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS310   Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
    • CIT Code: INFT1310
      Cost: Standard $225.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify available network components and client requirements and to install, configure and secure those components as part of a Small Office or Home Office (SOHO) network.It applies to individuals who work under a level of supervision and have experience with analysis and problem solving when working with technologies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTICT310   Identify and use industry specific technologies
    • CIT Code: INFT1142
      Cost: Standard $155.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, research and apply industry specific technologies, and assist in enhancing and maintaining an end-to-end business process at its highest quality possible.It applies to individuals who work under minimal supervision and support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Diploma Information Technology ICT50220
Certificate IV Information Technology ICT40120
Statement Attainment training Networking and Web Development
Statement Attainment training Networking and Computer Hardware

More Information

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