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Ready to start your career in the fast growing ICT industry?
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to support information technology activities in the workplace across a range of ICT areas including technical support and network administration.
You will learn how to configure, secure and test system software for a small home office network or small to medium business network.
At our Joondalup campus we also offer you the opportunity to gain a dual qualification during your study. You can complete this qualification and an additional two units from ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology (Web Development), talk to staff when you enrol. (Approximate cost of additional units is $157.70 full fees, or $60.80 concession.)
Benefits of the dual qualification include:
- Broadening your employment opportunities within the IT sector
- Furthering your skills to qualify you for a range of higher level qualifications
- Only need to enrol in one extra cluster of units to do the combined course
- Learn Networking Technologies that will support you in your learning of Cisco, Microsoft & RedHat products at Certificate IV level
- Disassemble and reassemble desktop PCs from their components and learn basic hardware maintenance.
- Advanced settings and features of the client side Windows Operating Systems using Virtual Machines.
- Programming C# gives you a head start in network scripting or more advanced programming languages from the Certificate IV levels.
- Create professional workplace documents using Microsoft Office 2016; Word (word processor), Excel (spreadsheet) and Access (database)
I have the following attributes:
- Strong client focus and a desire to assist others
- Methodical, disciplined and technically minded
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
Attendance in class
This course is equivalent to 2-3 days per week when studied full time across one semester.
Online workload
This course contains three self-paced online modules which require approximately 6 hours of study per week.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 5 - 10 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research. You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Other costs for consideration:
- External Hard-drive (approx. $50)
- USB 2.0 (minimum) with at least 100GB storage (approx. $40)
- Customer service representative (ICT)
- Help desk assistant/officer
- ICT operations/user support
- PC support
- Technical support
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.
Semester 2, 2023
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - Combined (Online & On Campus)
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | ||||||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||||||
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
East Perth - Combined (Online and On Campus)
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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