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Senior Secondary

Certificate III in Information Technology - Partial - VDSS

Certificate III in Information Technology Partial - VDSS

Code: ICT30120

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Overview

Launch your career in the IT industry. Learn essential skills to support a range of technologies in critical networking and cybersecurity roles.

Career Pathways

Where will the Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 (Partial - VDSS) take me?

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.

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Course Details

Campus

Preston

Delivery methods

This is course is delivered in-person at our Preston campus.

Class Schedule

Wednesday 12:30 pm - 4 pm.

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.

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.

Units of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.

Code	Subject	Type	Hours
BSBCRT301	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills	Core	40
BSBXCS301	Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats	Elective	30
BSBXCS303	Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information	Core	40
BSBXTW301	Work in a team	Core	40
ICTICT313	Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments	Core	50
ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques	Core	40
ICTSAS305	Provide ICT advice to clients	Core	40
ICTSAS309	Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software	Elective	20
ICTSAS310	Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network	Elective	50
ICTSAS312	Provide basic system administration	Elective	20

Fees & Costs

Fees

2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292.

Requirements

You must be at least 15 years old and in Year 10 or Year 11 in secondary school.

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.

Next Steps

Students:

Talk to your school's VET Coordinator about enrolling into VDSS at Melbourne Polytechnic. You may be invited to attend an information session.

Schools:

Apply through our dedicated VDSS Portal.

Recognising Organisations

Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.