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70 I <strong>TAFE</strong> Courses I Computing and Information Technology<br />
Integrate Commercial Computing Packages<br />
Work Effectively in an Information Technology Environment<br />
Communication in the Workplace<br />
Apply Occupational Health and Safety Procedures<br />
Maintain Equipment and Consumables<br />
Access the Internet<br />
Identify Components <strong>of</strong> Multimedia<br />
Determine Client Computing Problems and Action<br />
Maintain Equipment/S<strong>of</strong>tware Inventory<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> an appropriate Victorian Year 10 or its equivalent, or<br />
mature age. This program is designed for anyone wanting basic computing and<br />
information technology skills, but lacking the formal qualifications needed for<br />
entry to more advanced programs.<br />
Application procedure<br />
Applicants should contact the Department <strong>of</strong> Computing and Information<br />
Technology to obtain an application form, or complete the online application form<br />
at: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/eng/<br />
Further information<br />
Contact the Department <strong>of</strong> Computing & Information Technology on:<br />
(03) 9213 6694 (Croydon & Lilydale),<br />
(03) 9214 8875 (Hawthorn),<br />
(03) 5957 1800 (Healesville),<br />
(03) 9214 6765 (Prahran), or<br />
(03) 9210 1228 (Wantirna)<br />
Community Programs: (03) 9213 6881<br />
Email: tafeeng@groupwise.swin.edu.au<br />
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/eng/<br />
ICA30199<br />
Certificate III in Information<br />
Technology (S<strong>of</strong>tware Applications)<br />
This is a practical program in computing applications, business operations and<br />
concepts.<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
The course provides skills in the advanced use <strong>of</strong> computer applications.<br />
Campus<br />
Croydon<br />
Career opportunities<br />
On successful completion, students will be in a position to seek entry level<br />
employment in a broad range <strong>of</strong> information technology areas, including client<br />
support, IT sales and marketing, and help desk vocations. Alternatively, they may<br />
progress to the Certificate IV in Information Technology.<br />
Course duration<br />
One semester full-time.<br />
Structure<br />
The program consists <strong>of</strong> 8 compulsory units and 4 additional elective units.<br />
Course subjects<br />
The following competencies must be achieved to successfully complete the<br />
course:<br />
Compulsory units<br />
Creating User and Technical Documentation<br />
Developing Macros and Templates<br />
Using Advanced Features <strong>of</strong> Computer Applications<br />
Installing and Optimising System S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Provide Advice to Clients<br />
Running Standard Diagnostic Tests<br />
Migrating to New Technology<br />
Customising Packaged S<strong>of</strong>tware Applications<br />
Electives<br />
Connecting Internal Hardware Components<br />
Basic System Administration<br />
Providing One to One Instruction<br />
Creating Web Pages with Multimedia S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or<br />
mature age.<br />
Application procedure<br />
Applicants should contact the Department <strong>of</strong> Computing & Information Technology<br />
to obtain an application form or complete the online application form at:<br />
www.tafe.swin.edu.au/eng<br />
Further information<br />
Contact the Department <strong>of</strong> Computing & Information Technology on:<br />
(03) 92101228 (Wantirna),<br />
(03) 9213 6694 (Croydon & Lilydale), or<br />
(03) 5957 1800 (Healesville)<br />
Email: tafeeng@groupwise.swin.edu.au<br />
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/eng/<br />
21103VIC<br />
Certificate IV in Information<br />
Technology<br />
This program provides a range <strong>of</strong> skills in information technology. It provides<br />
learners with high level technical skills in operating systems, programming,<br />
networking and s<strong>of</strong>tware applications, as well as familiarity with computer<br />
hardware, web page production and communications.<br />
Campus<br />
Croydon; Hawthorn; Prahran; Wantirna.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Employment in client support, network administration and network management<br />
or s<strong>of</strong>tware development as a trainee programmer or a member <strong>of</strong> a programming<br />
team.<br />
Course duration<br />
Up to three years part-time (2 nights per week).<br />
Course subjects<br />
The subjects listed below should be taken as a guide only:<br />
Visual Basic Programming<br />
Computer Package Operation<br />
Installing and Configuring Unix<br />
Occupational Health and Safety Procedures<br />
Application Customisation and Web Pages<br />
Computer Hardware Systems<br />
Introductory Linux Programming<br />
Java Programming<br />
Administer a Network<br />
Communicating with Clients<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or<br />
mature age.<br />
Application procedure<br />
Applicants should contact the Department <strong>of</strong> Computing & Information Technology<br />
to obtain an application form or complete the online application form at: http://<br />
www.tafe.swin.edu.au/eng/<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology I <strong>TAFE</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>2002</strong>
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