Board Developed Course A total of 4 units of credit - Preliminary and/or HSC
Minimum mandatory work placement – 70hrs Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
This curriculum framework includes courses which are accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.
Course Description
This course is for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the information technology industry.
Course Structure
COMPULSORY UNITS
BSBCMN106A
Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAW2002B
Communicate in the workplace
ICAU1128B
Operate a personal computer
ICAD3218B
Create user documentation
ICAD2012B
Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAI3020B
Install and optimize operating system software
ICAU2005B
Operate computer hardware
ICAS3031B
Provide advice to clients
ICAU2006B
Operate computing packages
ICAS3234B
Care for computer hardware
ICAU2013B
Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAT3025B
Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAU2231B
Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B
Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAU3004B
Apply occupational health and safety procedures
ICAB4169B
Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
Assessment and Course Completion
Competency-based Assessment
Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent' or ‘not yet competent' in individual units of competency.
Optional HSC examination
Students completing this course are eligible to sit an optional, written HSC examination. The purpose of the examination is to provide a mark which may be used in the calculation of the ATAR. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility to receive an AQF VET qualification.
N Determinations
Where a student has not met Board of Studies course completion criteria, including meeting work placement requirements – 35hrs (Prelim) / 35hrs (HSC), they will receive an ‘N' determination (course not satisfactorily completed). The course will then not count towards the HSC although units of competency achieved will still count towards AQF VET qualification.
Appeals
Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N' determinations through their school or college.