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Certificate III in Software Applications, Hardware and Network Fundamentals
Certificate III in Software Applications, Hardware and Network Fundamentals
20813TPWA
9250
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide the necessary skills and knowledge in a variety of software applications used by clerical workers in a modern office environment. Supporting modules in hardware and networks are included in the course to provide the basic knowledge and skills in these areas.
Graduates will be able to use PC-based software applications and networks effectively and, to a limited extent, provide help and assistance to other clerical workers.
Learners that successfully complete this course meet the entry requirements for the Diploma of Information Systems.
Schedule
1. CORE
Learners will be required to complete ALL core modules and 197 hours of electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69029 | ITF305 | Advanced Operations - Spreadsheets | 20 | Module |
| 69028 | ITF304 | Advanced Operations - Word Processing | 20 | Module |
| 69030 | ITF306 | Business and Presentation Graphics | 20 | Module |
| 69017 | ITC301 | Computer Systems Basics | 20 | Module |
| 69012 | ITF307 | Freehand Graphic Packages | 20 | Module |
| 69013 | ITH303 | Installing & Managing A Graphical User Interface | 20 | Module |
| 69027 | ITG302 | Installing and Managing A Peer-to-peer Network | 20 | Module |
| 69026 | ITF309 | Introduction to Desktop Publishing | 20 | Module |
| 69015 | ITF308 | Retrieving Data Base Information | 20 | Module |
| 69031 | ITG301 | Value Added Information Services | 20 | Module |
2. CORE
Other Modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23018 | NOS110V2 | Occupational Health & Safety in the Office | 8 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
Select 120 HOURS from GROUP 1 AND 60 HOURS from GROUP 2 AND 17 HOURS from GROUP 3 GROUP 1- Learners to select 120 hours
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69024 | ITF205 | Basic Operations - Databases | 20 | Module |
| 69000 | ITF201 | Basic Operations - Word Processing | 20 | Module |
| 69025 | ITF207 | Basic Operations -Spreadsheets | 20 | Module |
| 69014 | ITC201 | Computer Hardware Fundamentals | 20 | Module |
| 53102 | Computer Mathematics A | 60 | Module | |
| 69020 | ITH305 | Developing Batch Files | 20 | Module |
| 69050 | ITB411 | Information Gathering Methods | 20 | Module |
| 69016 | ITH304 | Installing & Managing A Single User Operating System | 20 | Module |
| 69084 | ITF410 | Introduction to Computerised Accounting | 20 | Module |
| 69019 | ITF303 | Introduction to Small Business Software Packages | 20 | Module |
| 69033 | ITC302 | Microcomputer Hardware | 20 | Module |
| 69001 | ITH203 | Using A Command Line Interface | 20 | Module |
| 31282 | ITH202 | Using A Graphical User Interface | 20 | Module |
| 69006 | ITG201 | Using Computer Networks | 20 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2 - Learners to select 60 hours
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69060 | ITF408 | Applied Operations - Word Processing | 20 | Module |
| 69059 | ITF405 | Applied Operations -Spreadsheets | 20 | Module |
| 69351 | Creating Web Pages | 20 | Module | |
| 69350 | Introduction to Programming Concepts | 60 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
GROUP 3 - Learners to select 17 hours
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65018 | NCS018 | Dealing With Customers and Clients | 20 | Module |
| 65011 | NCS003 | Job Seeking Skills | 17 | Module |
| 65013 | NCS006 | Writing Workplace Documents | 17 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C117 | ICA30199 | Certificate III in Information Technology (Software Applications) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This course was modified by Central Metropolitan College of TAFE on
04/02/99.
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