This course is designed to significantly enhance the student's prospects of gaining employment by providing a solid grounding in basic computer skills required in today's business environment. The course has a number of benefits that include:

  • Enhancing job prospects
  • Providing a solid foundation upon which to base further studies in Information Technology
  • Developing skills in using a graphical user interface (MS Windows)
  • Providing a solid grounding in the most widely used business computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access and a desktop publishing package)
  • Providing a basic understanding of computer networks & computer hardware
  • Developing skills in the areas of communication
  • Providing an understanding of the Workplace in an IT environment
  • Understanding Work, Health and Safety issues
  • Basic use and understanding of an Operating System
  • Installing software packages and maintaining computer system security
  • Introductory Multimedia skills in capturing Digital Images
  • Using the Internet effectively
  • Learning to operate computer hardware and peripherals.

About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: ICA20105
  • CRICOS Code: 060004K

Campus: Collingwood, Epping, Greensborough, Preston

Duration

Full-time: 6 months

Part-time: available
Part-time not available to International Students

Modes of Delivery

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

Students completing the Certificate II in Information Technology will be able to apply to undertake the Certificate IV in Information Technology. Students will be eligible for exemptions in some subjects.

Study Pathways at NMIT

  • Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) and Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) - Dual Qualification

Career Opportunities

Graduates may be employed as assistant computer technical officers, data entry and retrieval officers and general clerical workers.

Entrance Requirements

Local Students:

No formal entrance requirements.

International Students:

Australian Year 11 (or recognised equivalent). IELTS 5.5 (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Various forms of assessment may be used including: practicals, theory, assignments, ongoing class work.

Materials

Materials and book lists are provided at the start of the course.

Fees

Local Fees:

fees and charges


International Fees:

A$4900


More Information

Phone: 03 9269 1665

Web: Enquiry Form

Department: Information Technology

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.

Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.

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Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.

International Students

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Application for Enrolment Form

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Units of Study

Code Subject Hours Type
D2012A Design Organisational Documents 40 Core
I2015A Install Software Packages 20 Core
MM263A Access & use the Internet 20 Core
MM321A Capture Digital Images 20 Core
MN106A Follow Workplace Safety Procedures 20 Core
S2014A Connect Hardware Peripherals 20 Core
S2017A Maintain System Security 20 Core
S2243A Spam & Destructive Software 15 Core
S3121A Administer Network Peripheral 20 Core
S3243A Care for Computer Hardware 20 Core
U1128A Operate a Personal Computer 20 Core
U2005A Operate Computer Hardware 20 Core
U2006A Operate Computer Packages 60 Core
U2007A Maintain Equipment & Consumable 20 Core
U2013A Integrate Commercial Computing Packages 25 Core
U2231A Use a Computer Operating System 20 Core
W2001A Work Effectively in an Information Technology Environment 20 Core
W2002A Communicate in the Workplace 20 Core
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