Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 (Partial) (VDSS)
Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 (Partial)
Launch your career in the IT industry. Learn essential skills to support a range of technologies in critical networking and cybersecurity roles.
Course details
Location
Preston Campus
Career pathways
This course provides a pathway to many entry level roles in the IT field such as Level 1 helpdesk support, IT support or network administrator.
Study pathways
After completing this program, you can pathway into the Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC.
Timetable
Wednesday 12:30 pm - 4 pm.
Credit in VCE or VCE VM
You will be eligible for up to six VCE VET units on your VCE, VCE VM or VPC statement of results, including two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level and two VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequences.
ATAR contribution
If you receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence, you will be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment.
| Unit code | Unit title | Hours |
| Year 1 core units | ||
| ICTSAS305 | Provide ICT advice to clients | 40 |
| ICTICT313 | Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | 50 |
| Year 1 elective units | ||
| ICTSAS309 | Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software | 20 |
| ICTSAS310 | Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network | 50 |
| ICTSAS312 | Provide basic system administration | 20 |
| Year 2 core units | ||
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | 40 |
| BSBCRT301 | Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills | 40 |
| BSBXCS303 | Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information | 40 |
| Year 2 elective units | ||
| BSBXCS301 | Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats | 30 |
Fees and costs
2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292
Nationally Recognised Training
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Next steps
Schools can submit VET applications using our secure online school portal. Students may be required to attend an information session and/or interview. Schools will receive an email to confirm applications have been accepted and then, students and schools will be emailed enrolment procedures. Once enrolled, VET school coordinators can use the portal to monitor their students’ attendance and progress.
For access to Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated school portal, phone 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
To book an appointment to talk to a representative from Melbourne Polytechnic, contact 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.