Certificate III in Information Technology (Networking & Cybersecurity)

The Certificate III in Information Technology (Networking & Cybersecurity) course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be competent in introductory ICT technical functions with a focus on Networking and Cybersecurity. These include hardware, software, computer and networking technologies, computer and network security, malware and ransomware prevention and defence, operating systems, communication, occupational health and safety.

The qualification is designed to support information activities in the workplace and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user.

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Enrolment Type VE1

Places available

Consider this course if.....

Enjoy working with computers
Like problem solving to make systems work and enjoy a challenge
Are patient and methodical
Are interested in new and complex technologies, including computer hardware, mobile devices and software
Are interested in the world of connected devices and how to work with them

Additional Requirements/Information

Ringwood Training a student laptop is desirable but not essential to allow for flexible delivery. Students will be required to purchase a Ringwood Training shirt. Details will be provided with enrolment paperwork.

Program Content

Sample competencies covered in Units 1 & 2 include:

Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
Apply introductory programming techniques

Sample competencies covered in Units 3 & 4 include:

Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
Install, configure and secure a small office home office network
Provide IT advice to clients

Career opportunities

Junior Systems Administrator
Level 1 and Level 2 Helpdesk Technician
NBN Support Engineer
Network Manager
Database Administrator
Computer Programmer
Software Tester
Software Designer

Work placement

Work placement is not required.

Contribution to VCE/VCAL/Vocational Major

VCE/VCAL/VM: Students will be eligible for up to four units of credit towards their VCE: two units at the Units 1 & 2 level and a VCE VET Units 3 & 4 level.

ATAR: Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 & 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR as one of the primary four studies or as a fifth or sixth study. VCAL and the VCE Vocational Major do not contribute towards an ATAR.