Certificate I in Information Technology - Online
| Course Code: | ICA10111 |
| Department: | Information Communication Technology |
| Study Area(s): | Information Technology |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows, Online |
| Course Length: | Flexible (1 year) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
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Course overview
This is an entry level course for people wanting to work with computers. It will enable you to undertake basic IT functions using a personal computer and to work with many online activities. This course is offered fully on-line or flexibly at our Broadmeadows Campus.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ICAU1128B | Operate a Personal Computer | 30 |
| ICAU1129B | Operate a Word Processing Application | 30 |
| ICAU1133B | Send and Retrieve Information Using Web Browsers and Emall | 25 |
| Total hours: | 85 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ICAU1130B | Operate a Spreadsheet Application | 30 |
| ICAU1131B | Operate a Database Application | 40 |
| ICAU1132B | Operate a Presentation Package | 30 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 105 | $ 750^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Creation program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.60 x 200 = $320.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $410.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Creation program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.60 x 900 = $1,440.00 but capped at the maximum of $750.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $988.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For students in Victoria your fees, charges and concessions are available on request. There will be extra costs for textbooks and equipment. For students outside Victoria a different fee structure applies, also available on request.
What employment opportunities will I have?
After this course, you can continue on to higher levels of study or apply for entry level jobs in work places such as small to medium enterprises, warehousing, inventory control and retailing where basic computer skills have become necessary.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in Windows, word processing operations, powerpoint, spreadsheet operations, using a database and using the internet.
What qualifications will I receive?
When you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded the Certificate I in Information Technology. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You will be eligible to apply for higher level courses, such as the Certificate II in Information Technology, and continue on up to an Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.
Can I apply?
There are no set educational requirements to apply for this course. You can apply if you are 15 years or older and wish to improve your literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
How do I apply?
You may apply on-line or contact uson 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 9279 2222. Alternatively, you may email us at enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
How will I be selected for this course?
You will be interviewed either over the phone or in person.
How long is the course?
Generally, six months of full-time study or 12 months for on-line or flexible students.
Where and how can I study?
This course is available fully on-line or flexibly at our Broadmeadows Campus.
How will I be assessed?
A mixture of activities, quizzes and assessment will be used. This qualification is assessed on showing that you are competent in all sections of the course.
Additional comments
To be able to work on-line you will require the following:
Hardware:
Minimum computer system: Pentimum 3,
Memory Size 1g,
Broadband Internet and Email Access,
Headset with microphone,
Webcam (optional)
Software:
Windows XP,
Internet Explorer 7 or 8
Office 2007 - Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint.,
What will I study?
Basic Computer, Internet, Email, Wordprocessing, Spreadsheeting, Database and Presentation.
