What does this course involve?
This course will give you the essential practical training for a career in information technology.
You will develop advanced programming skills, learn to install and optimise computer operating systems, and perform basic networking tasks.
You will also learn how to maintain computer hardware, design web pages to meet technical requirements and design a server.
This course will also teach you how to communicate with business clients, manage simple projects and create technical documents.
Industry standard vendor qualifications in Microsoft (MCP) and Cisco (CCNA) are also available as part of this course.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Depending on your choice of electives, this course may provide you with junior ICT support roles in:
- PC and server installation and support
- programming
- web page design
- games development
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Diploma of Information Technology with a choice of up to three of the following streams:
- networking
- systems administration
- database design (January intake only)
- web development (January intake only)
- software development (January intake only)
You may wish to continue your studies in Networking by completing the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) and following this the Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking). Other streams can study a related bachelor degree at Deakin University.
Can I apply?
- You must have successfully completed your VCE (or equivalent), or be a mature age applicant with appropriate experience
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
Length of course
Full time - 12 months
Part time - study is an option where full time places have not been filled. Duration for part time will vary depending on the number of units students enrol in at any given time
Where will I study?
Nelson Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Online Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.