The key clients for this qualification are people who may have entry level knowledge and skills in IT wishing to build on those skills to better support the organisations and take advantage of possible advancement opportunities into Systems Administration/Support positions.

This group may include:

• school leavers
• unemployed workers
• recent migrants
• people who wish to enter a new industry
• employed persons looking for confirmation of skills and knowledge
• people who wish to up skill

This course has no entry requirements. Students that are participating in funded training will be required to complete an Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN) language, literacy, and numeracy test.

Study Pathways

The further study pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include:

VET: ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology or other qualifications that allow for selection of these units.

Note: This RTO may not offer all qualifications listed above in possible pathways

Employment Pathways

The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification are:

· Junior Information systems officer

· Office systems administrator

· Junior Systems administrator

· Service desk specialist

Learners are able to have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this skill set through the following arrangements:

For RPL to be granted, the course applicant must provide quality evidence that s/he:

• Has attained the competencies described in the unit/s of competency that are being claimed

• Possesses current competency in the unit/s that are being claimed

• Possesses the required underpinning knowledge specified in the unit/s of competency

• Has applied the relevant competencies in a context that is applicable to their area of specialisation in resource and infrastructure.

The evidence, which has been gathered by the assessor or the candidate, as proof of current competency may take a variety of forms and could include certification, references from past employers, testimonials from clients and work samples.

The assessor must ensure that such evidence complies with the rules of evidence, namely that it is authentic, valid, reliable, current and sufficient.

AIT offers a simple but methodical RPL process which is outlined in its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Prospective students will be made aware of the RPL policy and process prior to enrolment into the program, via discussions and the Student Handbook, and are encouraged to apply if they believe they may be eligible.

Students are encouraged to apply for RPL at the commencement of training. If granted student will receive credit against the units, they have been deemed competent via the RPL process.

Students who receive credit will be given an amended schedule for training and will still be required to attend training for additional information which were not assessed in the units granted.

What is the total cost?

The full retail price of the Certificate III in Information Technology is $1100 online (2024 pricing).

Is there government funding support?

Yes.

Online – Pay only $350 if you qualify for Skilling SA program!

To be eligible for funding, students need to be:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or
• a permanent Australian resident, or
• an eligible visa holder, and
• 16 years or over and not enrolled at school, or
• 16 years or over, enrolled in school and undertaking training through the Training Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS), or
• undertaking training through a training contract

Further eligibility information for Skilling SA is provided here –> skills.sa.gov.au.

Eligibility will be verified as part of the enrolment process.

Are there payment plans available?

Yes – Inquire