Course Overview

This one-year, full-time course aims to provide you with excellent broad based Information Technology (IT) skills. The course will introduce you to skills in web site building, programming, multimedia and doing work for clients. This qualification can prepare you to perform a range of more complex IT services, enabling you to pursue a career working with operation systems, computer programming, networking, software, multimedia and hardware.

The successful completion of this course can provide a pathway to employment, or further study at TAFE or University.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Information Technology.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• IT and Technical Support Personnel
• Computer Programmer
• Sales Representative (IT)
• Computer Support Technician
• Help Desk Operator
• Website Designer

Entry Requirements

• Interview

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes satisfactory completion of tests, assignments, practical exercises and assignments and training in a practical placement environment.

Opportunities For Further Study

Provides a pathway to degree or diploma level studies at University or other TAFE institutes.  Credit averages allow entry to the Bachelor degree at Monash University but with no credits.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Client Project Units
ICAICT418A	Contribute To Copyright, Ethics and Privacy in an IT Environment
ICAICT401A	Determine and Confirm Client Business Requirements
ICAICT408A	Create Technical Documentation
ICAPMG401A	Support Small Scale IT Projects
ICASAS410A	Identify and Resolve Client IT Problems
Database Unit
ICADBS403A	Create Basic Databases
Programming Units
ICAPRG405A	Automate Processes
ICAPRG406A	Apply Introductory Object-Oriented Language Skills - This unit is optional and will only be offered online.
ICAPRG414A	Apply Introductory Programming Skills in Another Language
ICAPRG417A	Apply Mathematical Techniques for Software Development
ICAPRG418A	Apply Intermediate Programming Skills in Another Language
ICAPRG410A	Build a User Interface
Web Page Units
ICAWEB411A	Produce Basic Client Side Script for Dynamic Web Pages
ICAWEB429A	Create a Markup Language Document to Specification
ICAWEB418A	Use Development Software and IT tools to Build a Basic Website
ICAWEB414A	Design Simple Web Page Layouts
ICAWEB409A	Develop Cascading Style Sheets
Occupational Health and Safety Units
BSBOHS302B	Participate Effectively in OHS Communication and Consultative Processes
BSBSUS301A	Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
ICAICT202A	Work and Communicate Effectively in an IT Environment
Multimedia Units
ICADMT401A	Create Visual Design Components for Digital Media (using Adobe Illustrator)
CUFANM301A*	Create 2D digital animations
CUFSOU204A*	Perform basic sound editing
CUFDIG301A*	Prepare video assets

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information

GippsTAFE is a registered provider for training in Certificate IV in Information Technology.