THACS Datacentre Essentials

VU course code: THACS | Level of study: Short course (non-award)
3 months
Face to Face with eLearning

Free

Course fee is subject to change.

Footscray Nicholson Campus
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Overview

Overview

Our fee-free short course will give you job-ready skills and knowledge for an entry-level role in the datacentre industry. These roles are crucial in supporting digital operations for a datacentre workplace that is growing rapidly.

You will learn fundamental IT skills, such as:

  • an overview on datacentres
  • power management in dense computing environments
  • management of airflow and cooling
  • fire suppression systems
  • routine maintenance processes
  • vendor management
  • sustainability practices
  • datacentre security.

After attending all classes, you'll be issued a Certificate of Participation for the THACS Datacentre Essentials. 

This course will support you in preparing for CompTIA A+ certification, including access to free exam vouchers.

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Entry criteria

Course structure

Attendance is required 3 days a week at our Footscray Nicholson campus between 9am–4pm.

You'll also need to complete 2 hours of independent learning per week.

Fees

This program is free for all students.*

* Course fee is subject to change.

Start dates

Melbourne

Course starts 10 March 2026
Applications close 08 March 2026

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.

Professional accreditation/Industry recognition

Microsoft

This course is offered in collaboration with Microsoft. We are part of Microsoft’s global network of datacentre academies, providing access to up-to-date learning resources developed by industry.