Start your career in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with a course that trains you in the basics.

You will learn basic ICT functions using a personal computer, fundamental online activities, and acquire ICT knowledge and skills at a foundational level.

Skills Recognition Online Tool

Skills Recognition Online is available for this course, which means that you complete the process in your own time at your own pace, anywhere.

More information regarding Skills Recognition.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, St Albans and Werribee
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  ICA10105
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• ICT technical support

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course is appropriate for people wanting a basic qualification in the information technology field. The specific outcomes of the course are to provide the skills to use computers efficiently in the workplace and an understanding of a wide range of computer concepts and knowledge.

• Operate a Personal Computer

  Unit code

  ICAU1128B

• Operate a Word Processing Application

  Unit code

  ICAU1129B

• Send and Retrieve Information Using Web Browsers and Email

  Unit code

  ICAU1133B

• Follow Workplace Safety Procedures

  Unit code

  BSBCMN106A

• Apply Techniques to Produce Digital Images

  Unit code

  CUVVSP11B

• Install Software Applications

  Unit code

  ICA12015B

• Connect Workstation to the Internet

  Unit code

  ICAS1193B

• Maintain Inventories for Equipment, Software and Documentation

  Unit code

  ICAS2008B

• Connect Hardware Peripherals

  Unit code

  ICAS2014B

• Maintain System Integrity

  Unit code

  ICAS2017B

• Detect and Protect From Spam and Destructive Software

  Unit code

  ICAS2243B

• Check Site Security

  Unit code

  ICAT1206B

• Operate a Spreadsheet Application

  Unit code

  ICAU1130B

• Operate a Database Application

  Unit code

  ICAU1131B

• Operate a Presentation Package

  Unit code

  ICAU1132B

• Locate and Use Relevant Online Information

  Unit code

  ICAU1204B

• Operate Accounting Applications

  Unit code

  ICAU1211B

• Conduct on-Line Transactions

  Unit code

  ICAU1213B

• Use Personal Productivity Tool

  Unit code

  ICAU1215B

• Operate Computer Hardware

  Unit code

  ICAU2005B

• Maintain Equipment and Consumables

  Unit code

  ICAU2007B

• Integrate Commercial Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAU2013B

• Communicate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  ICAW2002B

• Capture a Digital Image

  Unit code

  ICPMM321B

The course is 15 weeks full-time or part time equivalent.