Course Overview
Suppose you are looking to enter the information and communication technology (ICT) field. In that case, this course will teach you about building websites, network administration, coding, IT applications, business skills, cloud applications, PC maintenance and networking.
This is a JobTrainer Priority Course. All students who meet the Skills First eligibility criteria can access free or reduced tuition fees for this course.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Software support technician
- Website administrator
- Network technician
- Help desk assistant
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Victoria
- East Geelong
Duration and Study Load
- Full-time: 6 months
- Traineeship — 1 Year (full-time)
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form before undertaking this course.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.
- Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Job Trainer. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
- All applicants* must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to course commencement and will be required to provide a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
- Each student must complete a pre-trianing review as part of their application.
* This requirement does not apply to secondary school students, including VCAL, VCE, Geelong Tertiary Futures Program, Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt and school-based apprentices and trainees (SBATs).
Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on:
- Hands-on projects
- Written assignments
- Team projects
Pathways
- 22334VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- UEE60411 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICT50118 Diploma of Information Technology
Subjects
About The Gordon Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.
Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)