Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other mandatory entry requirements for this course. The following are examples of the inherent requirements that are needed to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course:

• Communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written and technology): you will need to effectively communicate in English and produce written assessment in a coherent manner with correct grammar and punctuation.
• Cognitive abilities (knowledge and cognitive skills, literacy and numeracy): you will need to preform basic arithmetic.
• Information and Communcation Technology (ICT) abilities: you will need to competently use a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, an Internet browser, and email client, and competently use productivity software such as Microsoft Office. Although some aspects of discipline software will be learnt as part of your course, you will need to be able to independently learn to use features of software.
• Sensory abilities (visual, auditory and tactile), strength and mobility (gross motor skills and fine motor skills): you will need to perceive fine detail on a computer screen and interact with a computer through devices such as a mouse, touchscreen or keyboard. Some units might require physical movement and installation of computer equipment such as small network routers and cables. You will be expected to either perform or supervise the movement and installation of small computer equipment.
• Sustainable performances: you will need to be able to concentrate for at least 2 hours at a time.
• Interpersonal engagement: you will need to be able to work productively in a team, build rapport with future clients and admit mistakes.
• Ethical behaviour: you will need to demonstrate honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
• Behavioural stability: you will need to interact with people from a wide range of cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult situations.
• Legal compliance: you will need to comply with the policies and practices of the ICT business organisation in which you find employment.

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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).