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Certificate I in Information Technology (ICA10105)
Length of course:
170
hours
Description:
This
qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to
function at a basic level of ICT competency in the contemporary
information society. It will enable a person to undertake
basic ICT functions using a personal computer and to engage in fundamental
online activities. It could be described as ‘the community standard in ICT
literacy’ and may be wholly or partially used as an access and equity program. Its objective is to enable people to
acquire basic ICT
knowledge and skills at a fundamental or foundation level.
This is a relatively ‘small’ qualification with 6 units required to be
completed, 3 of which are core. Electives can be chosen from both ICA05
and to a limited extent from another package. The 3 core units form a
‘natural cluster’ which could be used for particular ICT literacy purposes
including government ICT engagement programs, as a supplement to school
curricula in middle to senior years or for adult and community education
clients. In this form it may result in the issue of Statements of
Attainment. It could also potentially form a relationship with base vendor
certifications such as the International Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL).
Prerequisite Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However,
prerequisite arrangements for any non-ICA05 elective units in this
qualification should be checked with the originating Training Package.
Job Roles
The qualification provides for basic computer skills in the workplace and
as such small to medium enterprises (SMEs) will find the contents of this
qualification useful at a basic ICT user level. The contents of this
qualification may also provide supplement existing roles in other
industries where basic ICT skills have become necessary; for example in
retailing where basic shop front computer usage is prevalent, in
warehousing where automation of stock and inventory control has occurred
or in manufacturing at shop floor level for monitoring metrics of team
performance and processes.
Qualification Structure
To attain the Certificate I in Information Technology 6 units must be
achieved:
• 3 core units; plus
• 3 elective units
Note: Units of competency ICAU1130A, ICAU1131A, ICAU2005A (#) from the
electives list below are recommended as electives where an effective
pathway to a Certificate II in IT is required.
3 Core Units
Nominal Hours
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ICAU1128A Operate
a personal computer |
30 |
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ICAU1129A Operate
a word processing application
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20 |
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ICAU1133A Send
and retrieve information using web browsers and email
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25 |
3 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Electives List
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BSBCMN106A Follow
workplace safety procedures |
20 |
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ICUVVSP11A Apply
techniques to produce digital images |
20 |
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ICAI2015A Install
software applications |
20 |
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ICAS2008A
Maintain inventories for equipment, software and documentation
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20 |
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ICAS2014A Connect
hardware peripherals |
20 |
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ICAS2017A
Maintain system integrity |
25 |
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ICAU1130A Operate
a spreadsheet application # |
25 |
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ICAU1131A Operate
a database application # |
30 |
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ICAU1132A Operate
a presentation package |
25 |
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ICAU2005A Operate
computer hardware # |
20 |
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ICAU2007A
Maintain equipment and consumables |
20 |
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ICAU2013A
Integrate commercial computing packages |
25 |
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ICAW2002A
Communicate in the workplace
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25 |
Email:
student.services@iad.edu.au
Phone: (08)
8951 1355
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