Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
National Course Code: ICT30118
Overview
The nationally accredited Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology is the perfect course for analytical thinkers who are eager to enter a booming industry. Learn to administer networks and support websites to keep the digital engine of your organisation humming.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment
- Install and optimise operating system software
- Troubleshoot ICT problems
- Create user documentation
- Use application software packages
- Participate in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) processes
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- A passion for technology
- Positive approach to problem-solving
- An analytical mind
- Communication and interpersonal skills
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- Knowledge of office software and business technology
- Skills that can be used in any industry
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Career opportunities:
Our graduates move into job roles like:
- Help desk assistant/officer
- ICT operations/user support
- PC support
- Technical support
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Certificate IV in Information Technology
- Certificate IV in Support
- Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies
- Certificate IV in Networking
- Certificate IV in Programming
- Certificate IV in Cyber Security
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
Course details
People who are successful in this industry have:
- A passion for technology
- Positive approach to problem-solving
- Analytical mind
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned so far and identify what knowledge or skills need further development. In this course you will undertake:
- Short answer knowledge assessments
- Practical skills assessments
- Simulated workplace projects
If you have no experience working with computers, the Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology may be a better choice for you.
The Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology is right for you, if you:
- Have already completed the Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology
- Have basic communication and computing skills through life experience
- Are not working and need a qualification to support you to get a job working under a supervisor
- Have recently got a job and need some training to support your efforts at work
Certificate IV level students generally have a job or have worked in an office environment before. These students are expected to work more independently.
You will gain hands-on experience in:
- Determining client ICT requirements to provide solutions
- Responding to inquiries about software and hardware problems
- Adapting existing programs to meet users' requirements
- Installing and downloading appropriate software
- Ensuring efficient use of applications and equipment
- Administering computer networks (network administration stream)
- Designing and maintaining simple web sites (web technologies stream)
- Repairing and replacing peripheral equipment such as monitors, printers and routers
You will learn in simulated environments on a TAFE NSW campus or in real world situations like your workplace.
TAFE NSW offers you a range of online and on campus study environments - industry specific computer rooms, simulated workplaces, study areas, presentation areas and general student facilities - to enhance your learning and employability.
Tech remains one of the fastest growing sectors in the country, and with digital transformation on the rise, the workforce needs to keep growing.
Tech jobs are the third-fastest growing in the country, with nearly 33,000 new jobs created in the last three years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
According to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) 100,000 more tech workers are needed by 2024.
ICT is a dynamic and growing field. As digital transformation is on the rise, opportunities are being created all the time in both ICT and non-ICT industries.
This course is superseded