Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology - ICT30115

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Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technical functions and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user.

Persons working at this level will support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Information Technology field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Information Technology field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Information Technology field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Information Technology field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

28.8%

Technicians and Trades Workers

18.5%

Labourers

15.9%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Information Technology field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

20.7%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

20.5%

Retail Trade

15.9%

Accommodation and Food Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 17

6 core units plus

11 elective units

The elective units consist of:

5 units from one of the following specialist elective groups:
Group A Applications
Group B Network administration
Group C Support
Group D Web technologies
Group E Multimedia

up to 6 from any of the specialist elective groups below or from Group F general elective units below

up to 3 from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units

BSBWHS304 Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ICTICT202 Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment

ICTICT301 Create user documentation

ICTICT302 Install and optimise operating system software

ICTSAS301 Run standard diagnostic tests

Elective units

Specialist elective units

Group A Applications

ICTICT203 Operate application software packages

ICTICT304 Implement system software changes

ICTICT307 Customise packaged software applications for clients

ICTICT308 Use advanced features of computer applications

ICTICT409 Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products

Group B Network administration

ICTNWK301 Provide network systems administration

ICTNWK302 Determine and action network problems

ICTNWK304 Administer network peripherals

ICTNWK305 Install and manage network protocols

ICTSAS307 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network

Group C Support

ICTICT303 Connect internal hardware components

ICTSAS303 Care for computer hardware

ICTSAS304 Provide basic system administration

ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients

ICTSAS306 Maintain equipment and software

Group D Web technologies

BSBEBU401 Review and maintain a website

ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

ICTWEB301 Create a simple markup language document

ICTWEB302 Build simple websites using commercial programs

ICTWEB303 Produce digital images for the web

Group E Multimedia

CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations

CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations

ICTGAM301 Apply simple modelling techniques

ICTGAM302 Design and apply simple textures to digital art

ICTGAM303 Review and apply the principles of animation

General elective units

Group F

BSBIPR301 Comply with organisational requirements for protection and use of intellectual property

CUADIG301 Prepare video assets

CUADIG302 Author interactive sequences

CUADIG304 Create visual design components

ICPDMT346 Incorporate video into multimedia presentations

ICTBWN301 Perform tests on optical communication system and components

ICTBWN302 Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs

ICTBWN303 Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises

ICTBWN304* Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation

ICTBWN305 Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments

ICTCBL208 Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers

ICTCBL236* Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule

ICTCBL237* Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule

ICTCBL219 Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration when configuring ADSL circuits

ICTICT305 Identify and use current industry specific technologies

ICTICT306 Migrate to new technology

ICTNWK303 Configure and administer a network operating system

ICTNWK306 Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

ICTNWK419 Identify and use current virtualisation technologies

ICTPRG301 Apply introductory programming techniques

ICTTEN201 Use electrical skills in telecommunications work

ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety environmental policy and procedures

* Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:

Unit in this qualification	Prerequisite unit
ICTBWN304 Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation	ICTBWN305 Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety environmental policy and procedures
ICTCBL236 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule	ICTTEN201 Use electrical skills in telecommunications work ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety environmental policy and procedures
ICTCBL237 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule	ICTCBL236 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule

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