Certificate III in Information Technology
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Overview
6 months full time / 12 months part time
February, April, July, October
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Successful completion of the Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 is required to undertake our Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC under the Free TAFE initiative. |
Launch your career into the IT industry
Develop the skills that prepare you for entry-level roles such as Level 1 helpdesk support, IT support, junior cloud engineer, junior web developer with our Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 course. The IT sector in Australia continues to witness significant growth along with continued increase in IT spending. Such intensive growth indicates the robust nature of IT industry in Australia.
Gain technical skills with a Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120
You’ll learn to use a range of industry-essential skills to support a range of technologies, processes, procedures, policies, people and clients in a variety of work contexts. Taught by industry-based experts, this technician level qualification helps you gain practical skills you can apply to any workplace. This includes basic system administration, securely managing personally identifiable information and workplace information, providing ICT advice to clients, configuring cloud services, installing, configuring, and securing a small office or home office network, configuring and administering network operating systems, protecting own personal online profile from cyber security threats, building web sites and programming.
This course also teaches you skills such as collaboration, open-mindedness, problem-solving, analytical skills, innovation, listening and observing. This course is designed to be flexible and caters to both new students and working professionals looking to enter the information technology workforce. If you want to take on an entry level role or change careers to information technology, you can study Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120.
Career Pathways
Where will the Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 take me?
You will gain the skills required to pursue entry-level roles, such as:
- Level 1 Helpdesk Support
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- IT Support
- Network Administrator
- Junior Web Developer
Study Pathways
On completion of this qualification you can progress into the Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC.
Free TAFE Priority Pathways
This course is part of a Free TAFE Priority Pathway. Priority pathways allow you to complete more than one Free TAFE course within the same priority area. Free TAFE will cover your tuition fees for both courses. You’ll need to finish one course before starting the next course.
Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120
Taught by industry-based experts, this technician level qualification helps you gain practical, workplace-ready skills.
- Level 1 Helpdesk Support
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- IT Support
- Network Administrator
- Junior Web Developer
Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC
Develop skills to protect systems and data from cyber threats for a cyber security career.
- Cyber Security Practitioner
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Incident Response Practitioner
Course Details
Delivery methods
6 months full time course delivery:
Preston and Collingwood: On-campus only
Walan Training Centre: On-campus / Virtual classroom
12 months part time course delivery:
Remote/Online: Virtual classroom only
How you will study
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus / Virtual classroom
A blend of both face-to-face and virtual learning with scheduled classes taking place on-campus and in virtual classrooms. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Virtual classroom
Learn via virtual classrooms, connect with teachers and students at a scheduled time through digital platforms and learning tools. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Class Schedule
Full Time – delivered over a period of 6 months or one semester. At Preston and Collingwood, classes are held during the day on campus, three days per week for the first three months of the course and four days per week for the final three months of the course. At Wallan Training Centre, classes are delivered during the day over three days per week, comprising two days on campus and one day online/remotely for the period of six months.
Preston campus intakes: February, April, July and October
Collingwood campus intakes: February and July
Wallan Training Centre intakes: February
Part Time – delivered over a period of 12 months over 38 weeks and two semesters. Classes are delivered fully remote/online across two evenings between 5:30pm and 9:00pm
E-Campus intakes: February and July
Assessment Methods
Units are assessed in a variety of ways including practical demonstrations, observations, written assessments, presentations and practical projects.
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 |
| ICTCLD401 | Configure cloud services | Elective | 60 |
| ICTICT313 | Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | Core | 50 |
| ICTNWK309 | Configure and administer network operating systems | Elective | 70 |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques | Core | 40 |
| ICTSAS305 | Provide ICT advice to clients | Core | 40 |
| ICTSAS310 | Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network | Elective | 50 |
| ICTSAS312 | Provide basic system administration | Elective | 20 |
| ICTWEB304 | Build simple web pages | Elective | 40 |
Fees & Costs
| Free TAFE | Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
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| Tuition fee | $0 | $880 | $4400 | $6750 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $260 | $180 | $260 | $260 |
| Total payable | $260 | $1060 | $4660 | $7010 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
The Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative covers tuition fees only for eligible students enrolling in an approved Priority Course. Materials Fees and Student Amenities Fees are not covered and may still apply.
Free TAFE places are limited and subject to availability. To check whether places are currently available, please call 1300 635 276.
Eligible students can access one Free TAFE course in their lifetime, unless they are enrolled in a Free TAFE Priority Pathway.
Priority Pathways are approved groups of Free TAFE courses within the same study area. They allow eligible students to complete more than one qualification in that pathway without paying tuition fees for each course.
Once you have commenced a Free TAFE course, you cannot access another Free TAFE place in the future unless the additional course forms part of an approved Priority Pathway. This applies even if you withdraw from or do not complete your original Free TAFE course.
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Skill Sets and Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Skill Sets to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at fifty cents (50 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $260 for full fee-paying students; and
- $180 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
Computers for full-time students:
- Students studying at Preston campus will be provided with computers but are encouraged to bring their own device using the specifications provided in the Requirements tab.
- Students studying at Collingwood and Wallan must bring their own device using the specifications provided in the Requirements tab.
Computers for part-time students:
- Students studying online/remote need to purchase a device using the specifications provided in the Requirements tab for them to connect to classes using virtual classroom.
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Requirements
This direct entry course is open to post-Year 11 students and/or mature aged applicants. All applicants to complete BKSB and must obtain ACSF level 3 in both literacy and numeracy foundational-level digital literacy.
Hardware and operating system requirements
The minimum hardware and operating system requirements to satisfactorily complete all the units from the course are as follows:
- Multicore 64-bit CPU (minimum 2 cores) with virtualisation support enabled
- 32GB RAM is the recommended amount of physical memory installed
- At least 1TB of Solid-State Disk (SSD) is highly recommended.
- Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise 64-bit operating system
IMPORTANT NOTE: All of our teaching resources are based on Windows and software that runs on a Windows 10 or 11 Pro or Enterprise 64-bit operating system.
Students studying at Collingwood and Wallan must bring their own device using the specifications provided
As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to attend a pre-training review with an Enrolment Centre Advisor.
In your pre-training review, you and your Enrolment Centre Advisor will discuss:
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Next Steps
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.
After you complete that form we will send you an email with a link to an application form webpage. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam and junk folders.
Complete the application form on the application form webpage.
You will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.
Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend an enrolment appointment over the phone or on campus.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about Tuition Payment Plans here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.
If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276
Recognising Organisations
Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.