YEAR 10 ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS

VCE VET INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

Overview

The Certificate III in Information Technology provides students with the skills and knowledge for a range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles, including animation, basic cloud computing, basic cyber awareness, digital media skills and generalist IT support services. They develop the capacity to work collaboratively and creatively in a job role, including the application of skills in networking, programming, systems, and web development.

Course code and title:

ITC30120 - Certificate III in Information & Communications Technology

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Write basic programs for software applications

• Develop basic web applications

• Produce digital images for the web

• Protect privacy and intellectual property rights

• Work effectively in teams and with ICT clients.

Students can also articulate to TAFE studies in IT either Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VM)

VCE: Students who complete ITC30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology, will be eligible for up to four units credit towards their VCE: two units at Unit 1–2 and two Unit 3–4 sequence. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET IT, must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.

VCE Vocational Major (VM): This program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand and may also contribute to the Work Related Skills Strand of VCE Vocational Major (VM).

Course Delivery

VCE VET Certificate III in Information & Communications Technology is delivered in partnership with Ripponlea Institute (RTO 21230). The units are delivered at the college over 3 years – Year 10, 11 and 12. Units of Competence include:

Six core units of competency

• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

• Use computer operating systems and hardware

• Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment

• Operate application software packages

• Operate a digital media technology package

• Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

Upon satisfactory completion of all units of this course, a student may attain a national qualification.