Certificate III in Information Technology
Course Summary
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Certificate III |
Supplier | Australian College of Commerce and Management | ||
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| Delivery Modes | Online, Distance Learning | Price | Enquiry | ||
| Duration | Call to confirm | Financial Assistance | Traineeship | ||
| Did you know? | Employers may recieve up to $4000 Government funding. Enquire NOW! | Are you eligible? | If you are working you may be eligible for a traineeship! Contact us to find out more. | ||
Course Suitability
This course is the entry level qualification for IT professionals starting formal studies in IT.
Course & Vocational Outcomes
The course consists of 5 core modules that deliver skills and knowledge in:
The electives allow skill development in 1 of 3 possible streams:
Network Administration Stream
Support Stream
Applications Stream
Enrolment Options
* Subject to eligibility in your state. Note: all types of enrolments are subject to meeting the entry requirements.
Course Duration
You study at your own pace with distance delivery. You are however, required to submit work at regular intervals and to an agreed timetable of study. Normal fulltime study takes 26 weeks. Part time study takes 52 weeks. Most traineeships allow 24 months for completion but this course is normally timetabled over 12 months. The College has continuous intake and commences courses all year round.
Entry Requirements
To complete this course you must have internet access and an operational IT environment on which you are permitted to conduct practical activities on, and skilled IT professionals to supervise you.
There are different hardware and software requirements for this course depending upon the “stream” that you choose.
Note that entry into this course requires you to have the necessary prerequisite units from Certificate II or be assessed as having these competencies prior to commencing the course.
Discuss these entry requirements with the College prior to enrolment.
Qualification & Career Pathways
Career paths include opportunities as:
This is a nationally accredited formal qualification recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. After completion of this qualification, you have a range of opportunities to continue your studies at Certificate IV level:
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Module 1 Applications – Advanced Features of Software Applications |
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ICAU3126A Use advanced features of computer applications |
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ICAB3018A Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products
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Module 2 Applications – Customise Software Applications |
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ICAU3028A Customise packaged software applications for clients |
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ICAI3110A Implement system software changes
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Module 3 Applications – Create User Documentation |
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ICAD3218A Create user documentation |
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ICAD4217A Create technical documentation
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Module 4 Applications – Safety |
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ICAU3004A Apply occupational health and safety procedures |
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Module 5 Applications – Maintain Equipment and Software |
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ICAS3234A Care for computer hardware |
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ICAS3115A Maintain equipment and software in working order
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Module 6 Applications – Install and Optimise Software |
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ICAI3020A Install and optimise operating system software |
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ICAT3025A Run standard diagnostic tests |
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Module 7 Applications – Migrate to New Technology |
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ICAU3019A Migrate to new technology
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Module 8 Applications – Provide Advice to Clients |
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ICTCC330A Manage customer relationship |
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ICAS3031A Provide advice to clients
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Support Stream:
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Module 1 Support – Maintain Equipment and Software |
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ICAS3234A Care for computer hardware |
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ICAS3115A Maintain equipment and software in working order
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Module 2 Support – Safety |
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ICAU3004A Apply occupational health and safety procedures |
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Module 3 Support – Install and Optimise Software |
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ICAI3020A Install and optimise operating system software |
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ICAT3025A Run standard diagnostic tests
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Module 4 Support – Connect Hardware |
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ICAI3021A Connect internal hardware components |
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Module 5 Support – Migrate to New Technology |
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ICAU3019A Migrate to new technology |
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Module 6 Support – Provide Advice to Clients |
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ICTCC330A Manage Customer Relationship |
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ICAS3031A Provide advice to clients |
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Module 7 Support – Provide Basic System Administration |
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ICAS3024A Provide basic system administration |
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ICAI3101A Install and manage network protocols |
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Module 8 Support – Advanced Features of Software Applications |
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ICAU3126A Use advanced features of computer applications |
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ICAB3018A Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products
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Module 9 Support – Create User Documentation |
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ICAD3218A Create user documentation |
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ICAD4217A Create technical documentation |
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Networking Stream:
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Module 1 Networking – Install and Optimise Software |
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ICAI3020A Install and optimise operating system software |
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ICAT3025A Run Standard Diagnostic Tests
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Module 2 Networking – Safety |
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ICAU3004A Apply occupational health and safety procedures |
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Module 3 Networking – Maintain Equipment and Software |
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ICAS3234A Care for computer hardware |
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ICAS3115A Maintain equipment and software in working order
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Module 4 Networking – Provide Basic System Administration |
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ICAS3024A Provide basic system administration |
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ICAI3101A Install and manage network protocols |
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Module 5 Networking – Create User Documentation |
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ICAD3218A Create user documentation
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ICAD4217A Create technical documentation
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Module 6 Networking – Provide Network Systems Administration |
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ICAS3032A Provide network systems administration |
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Module 7 Networking – Provide Advice to Clients |
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ICTCC330A Manage customer relationship |
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ICAS3031A Provide advice to clients
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Module 8 Networking – Actioning Network Problems |
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ICAS3034A Determine and action network problems |
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ICAS3120A Configure and administer a network operating system
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ICAS3121A Administer network peripherals
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