Certificate II in Information Technology- ICA 20105

CATEGORY: CERTIFICATE

PRE-REQUISITES: NIL. An interest in computers and learning a range of different software programs, is essential.

This course is a vocational education training (VET) program. It enables students to become more familiar with using, creating and communicating information using computers. These are skills that have become vitally important both at work and for everyday life.

Units of Competency:

CERTIFICATE II

Core Competencies
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD201B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B Use a computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in an information technology environment
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Elective Competencies
ICAI2015B Install software applications
ICAS2014B Connect hardware peripherals
ICAU2007B Maintain equipment and consumables
ICPMM321A Capture a digital image
ICPMM263A Access and use the internet
ICAS2243A Detect and protect from spam and other destructive software

In Year 11 and 12, students participate in a series of activities that build foundation knowledge and skills within computing. Topics covered include the operation of a personal computer and creating documents using word processing, spreadsheeting, databases and presentation packages.

Students will also be able to efficiently send and retrieve information over the internet using both browsers and email. Other topics covered include working effectively in an information technology environment, communicating in the workplace, occupational health and safety procedures and using integrated commercial computing packages.

VOCATIONAL OUTCOME:

Successful completion of all the units of competency will lead to the awarding of Certificate II in Information Technology. This certificate is recognised by TAFE and other private training colleges and can be used to gain recognition towards further training courses.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:

A range of assessment techniques is used to determine whether students have achieved competency in the outcomes required. These include a folio of class work, projects, practical tasks, exams and teacher observations.

A Level of Achievement will not be awarded for this course. Assessment is entirely competency based.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Head of Department - Information Technology