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Getting Started

Diploma of Information Technology (General)

Welcome to your studies, this course is being offered through blended delivery and we are here to assist you through the journey. We have outlined below important information for getting started with this course. The most important thing to do, is email us whenever you have questions.

Qualification notes

Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of ICT fields at Diploma level. The qualification has a strong core ICT base sharing the same core competencies as several other ICT qualifications of the same level. Depending on the stream chosen, this qualification offers pathways into a number of ICT qualifications at

Advanced Diploma level.

It is a broad and flexible qualification with multiple internal pathways and no direct equivalent in ICA99 Version 3. However, where the combination of core and elective units selected matches another ICA05 Diploma of IT equivalent, the latter award must be issued in preference to this 'general' qualification. Note: This alternative qualification must be on the RTO's scope of registration to issue the latter award. This will ensure that there is clear identification of the work-related area of specialisation that has been undertaken.

Job Roles

This qualification is designed to be very flexible with a wide selection of unit choices and options. It is intended that the qualification provides those skills and knowledge required by an individual to operate effectively in high level ICT technical support roles within organisations.

It is not feasible to identify one specific vocational outcome for this qualification because of the 'general' nature of this qualification and the diverse array of unit choices and streams available. The judicious choice of stream and electives units would provide for more specialist vocational outcomes associated with the streams. Job titles listed for other ICA05 Diploma qualifications that in part match the above streams could provide some guidance.

Entry Requirements

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Where to start?

  • Your first task is to complete the learning style indicator questionnaire & email results to us at
    		• Vark
  • Now complete the pre-requisite assessments to demonstrate your entry level skills
    		• Quiz
  • When you start this course, a set of DVD's will be posted to you, and you will receive a username and password in the mail.
  • This is your resource library.  You will be directed to the learning which is compulsory as part of your course.  You are invited
    to complete any of the topics for self-learning, however don't get off track. Always let your trainer know which topics you are viewing. 
    		•  Online Expert
  • Learning and assessment for each unit
    		•  Your projects

    NOTE: Save this page on your desktop, and the links will guide your through your learning.