Certificate I in Information Technology

Course Overview

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to function at a basic level of Information
Communication Technology (ICT) competency in the contemporary information society. It will enable a person
to undertake basic ICT functions using a personal computer and to engage in fundamental online activities.
This course could be described as 'the community standard in ICT literacy' and may be wholly or partially
used as an access and equity program. Its objective is to enable people to acquire basic ICT knowledge and skills at a fundamental or foundation level.

Location

Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns or Townsville and other regional areas throughout Queensland.

Duration

This course is structured through competency based training and assessment. Course duration is based on individual training requirements. 3 - 6 months is an indication.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirement for this course.

Career Opportunities

This qualification provides for basic computer skills in the workplace and as such small to medium enterprises will find the contents of this qualification useful at a basic ICT user level. The contents of this qualifications may also supplement existing roles in other industries where basic ICT skills have become necessary; for example in retailing where basic shop front computer usage is prevalent, in warehousing where automation of stock and inventory control has occured, or in manufacturing at shop floor level for monitoring metrics of team performance and processes.

Certificate Requirements

The award of Certificate I in Information Technology will be given to students who successfully complete the prescribed units.

Additional Courses

Further training may be sought in units listed in the Information and Communications Technology Training
Package. Please contact your training consultant or an Axiom College representative for addition information.

Articulation

The Certificate I in Information Technology is not a traineeship but does provide foundation computer skills
and pre-requisite skills in units of competency that articulate to ICA20105 Certificate II in Information
Technology.

Enrolments

This course has a rolling intake. Continuous enrolments allow students to commence training at any time.

Delivery Method

This course may be delivered through a combination of online, class, workplace, self-paced and distance learning.

Units

To attain the Certificate I in Information Technology a total of six (6) units must be achieved. Students must complete all 3 core units and 2 elective units from the list below, plus 1 elective unit from the additional elective list.

Note: Units of competency ICAU1130A and ICAU2005A from the electives list below are recommended where an effective pathway to a Certificate II in IT is required.

Course Name Duration Days Competency Code

Content

* Indicates prepreqisite units

C/E  Exp Hrs

Operate a Personal Computer

and

1 ICAU1128A Operate a personal computer   C  30  Microsoft Word Introduction 1 ICAU1129A Operate a word processing application C  30  Computer Hardware  1  ICAS2014A Connect hardware peripherals E  20    1  ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware E  20 

Microsoft Outlook 

1  ICAU1133A Send and retrieve information using web browsers and
email  C  25  Microsoft Excel Introduction 1  ICAU1130A Operate a spreadsheet application E  30  Working with Software  1  ICA12015A Install software applications E  20    1  ICAS2017A Maintain system integrity E  20 

Additional Elective Units

Course Name Duration Days Competency Code

Content

* Indicates prepreqisite units

C/E  Exp Hrs IT Environment 1 ICAW2001A Work effectively in an IT environment E 20     ICAW2002A Communicate in the workplace  E 20 Apply Health & Safety  1 BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures  E 15