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Statement of Attainment Core Technical IT Skills for Introductory Roles Skill Set ICTSS00132
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Overview

This short course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to implement a range of security protection for your devices. This will reduce the risk of a device's operation being affected by spam or destructive software. This course is for individuals who work in technical support roles, including administrators, and other related introductory roles, who are responsible for applying and maintaining ICT systems and components.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Core Technical IT Skills for Introductory Roles Skill Set ICTSS00132

Next Intake:

 Semester 2 2024

Course No:

 SA-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:

 Part time, approximately 8 hours per week over a semester (6 months).
You will be required to complete online learning and assessment as well as attend class to complete some practical applications.
Classes will be held at various times including afternoon and evening, you need to be available for the face to face classes scheduled on campus.
The department provides opportunities for tutorial sessions.

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.

Indicative Cost:

 $775

Likely Job Outcome:

 Upon completion of this course, you will have the practical skill and knowledge to apply for entry level positions within the IT industry.
This includes:
  • Help desk assistant/officer
  • ICT Operations Support Officer
  • ICT User Support Officer

Application Type:

 Standard
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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

You are required:

  • To have access to a computer and internet connection
  • Provide and use your own headphones
It is recommended that you purchase an external hard drive.

Entry Requirements

Open entry.

Skills Recognition

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 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 4 subjects

Core: Complete all 4

  • BSBXCS404   Contribute to cyber security risk management
    • CIT Code: BUSN296
      Cost: Standard $130.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to cyber security risk management, which includes assisting in developing and managing associated risk management strategies. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries and job roles who work alongside technical experts to develop cyber security risk-management strategies. 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
  • ICTICT451   Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
    • CIT Code: INFT1378
      Cost: Standard $240.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with the protection and lawful use of intellectual property (IP) and to implement relevant organisational ethics and privacy policies. It applies to individuals who are required to use IP owned by other persons and organisations, and to support organisations and stakeholders with the compliance of organisational ethics, and privacy policies. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTICT426   Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
    • CIT Code: INFT1024
      Cost: Standard $170.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify emerging technologies and practices in the ICT sector and evaluate their potential impact on organisational practices.It applies to individuals who work across a wide range of information technology (IT) areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.
      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