Certificate III in Information Technology
13 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 11 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $6,000 - $9,920, and it usually takes about 6 months.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $6,000 - $9,920
- Course length
- 5 mo - 2 yr
- Providers
- 13 providers
- Cities
- 11 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $5,000 - $20,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
ICT30120 · Information Systems, n.e.c.
What it prepares you for
The national register links it to 5 job titles, listed below.
You complete 12 units: 6 core and 6 electives chosen by the provider.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are competent in a range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles, including animation, basic cloud computing, basic cyber awareness, digital media skills, generalist IT support services, networking, programming, systems and web development.
Individuals who work in these fields apply broad sets of skills, including foundational knowledge in critical thinking and customer service skills, to support a range of technologies, processes, procedures, policies, people and clients in a variety of work contexts.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
What you study
6 core units every student completes, plus 6 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- BSBCRT301Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
- BSBXCS303Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
- BSBXTW301Work in a team
- ICTICT313Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
- ICTPRG302Apply introductory programming techniques
- ICTSAS305Provide ICT advice to clients
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
IT Technician
IT Technicians install, maintain, and provide technical support services for computer network systems, telephone systems, and other major office equipment.
Help Desk Officer
Help Desk Officers provide telephone, system or Internet support to users of particular IT products. They assist with migration to new technology and provide network systems administrative support.
Customer Service Representative (ICT)
Customer Service Representatives (ICT) promote the sale of computer hardware, software and IT services.
Client Support Officer (ICT)
Client Support Officers provide basic IT support within an organisation. Duties include installation and maintenance of software and hardware, basic system administration and customer support.
User Support Specialist
User Support Specialists are the first point of contact for clients who require help with problems or queries regarding technical issues.
Cities that offer it
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Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate III · This courseCertificate III in Information Technology13 providersAUD $6,000 - $9,920
- 02Certificate IVCertificate IV in Information Technology56 providersAUD $6,500 - $18,600
- 03DiplomaDiploma of Information Technology209 providersAUD $12,200 - $31,600
- 04Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Information Technology216 providersAUD $13,200 - $30,000
- 05Associate DegreeAssociate Degree in Business Information Systems1 providerAUD $35,680
- 06Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Information Systems10 providersAUD $58,800 - $164,310
- 07Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws (Honours)1 providerAUD $247,250
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