ICT30120 Certificate III in InformationTechnology – Networking & Cybersecurity

This course aims to provide students with:

  • practical skills in the construction and maintenance of computer networks
  • access to an international qualification – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • access to nationally recognized VET Qualifications

Acquiring these skills will enhance students’ employment opportunities and pathways to further education.

On successful completion of this course students will achieve:

Certificates in IT at level III
Partial Completion:     10 out of 12 units for VET in Schools
Full Completion:          Full 12 units for a full Certificate

Students will be eligible to gain credit towards National Training qualifications such as those listed above.  Results can be claimed towards a Tertiary Entrance Score if necessary where applicable; that is, when a second assessment option is selected.

Career opportunities/vocational outcomes: Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: 

  • Network technician 
  • Service technician
  • Network support
  • Network operations support

 Articulation: With a ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology qualification a student may qualify for an improved position in higher Information Technology courses at Certificate IV.

Further education: Certificate IV in Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology

  • Outstanding facilities including 2 dedicated rooms with Cisco laboratory sub-network with two router labs, 27 modern computers.
  • Blended learning delivery 24/7 online course access
  • Powerful production network with Cisco backbone
  • Fully qualified staff members
  • Web access to the curriculum
  • Flexible classroom and online delivery
  • Easy access via public transport

VETis

This course will be delivered over two years at Ringwood Training on Wednesdays. 

1st Year – 12 – 3pm

2nd Year – 3 – 6pm

Post School

This program is delivered over a period of1-2 years depending on time commitment and effort .

Classes operate on the following days and times 45 weeks per year:

Monday  9:30am to 7pm 9.5 hrs
Tuesday  10am to 8:30pm 10.5 hrs
Wednesday  12 noon to 8:30 pm 8.5 hrs
Thursday  10am to 7 pm 9 hrs
Total 37.5 hrs

Students can attend any and every session and work according to other commitments such as employment or family arrangements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course. However, learners are best equipped to achieve vocational outcomes of this course if they have a passion for Information Technology and networking including network security.

 

VET in Schools – Partial Completion Post School 
1st Year (Units 1&2) BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills (40)
ICTICT213 Use computer operating systems and hardware (60) BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information(40)
BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information (40) BSBXTW301 Work in a team (40)
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices (40) ICTICT313 Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments (50)
ICTNWK311 Install and test network protocols(40) ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques (40)
2nd Year (Units 3&4) – Scored Study Pathway ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients (40)
ICTSAS312 Provide basic system administration (20) ICTNWK307 Provide network systems administration (60)
ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients (40) ICTNWK308  Determine and action network problems (50)
ICTSAS309 Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software (20) ICTNWK309 Configure and administer a network operating system (70)
ICTSAS310 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network (50) ICTNWK310 Administer network peripherals (20)
ICTICT313 Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments (50) — Core ICTNWK311 Install and test network protocols (40) 
2nd Year (Units 3&4) – UnScored Study Pathway: 10% ATAR Bonus ICTSAS310 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network (50)
ICTSAS310 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network (50)
ICTICT315 Implement system software changes (40)
ICTNWK307 Provide network systems administration (60)
ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients  (40)

 

VETis students the application form can be downloaded at https://ringwood.training/vet-application/ or from your VET Coordinator at your home school.

Post School students will need to contact Ringwood Training directly to obtain an enrolment pack. This can be done by visiting reception between 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday or emailing [email protected]

Ringwood Training Enrolments information can be found by clicking here