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Information Technology
The Information Technology (IT) industry is still experiencing skill shortages, with up to 20 per cent of Australian employers struggling to find IT graduates. As a result, Chisholms IT graduates are highly skilled, and sought-after, and enjoy vast employment options. They work in computer sales and repair, programming, software development, database design, operating systems, network administration and management, technical support, web design and development and multimedia. Studying IT at Chisholm means you can also take advantage of credit-transfer arrangements with higher-level diploma and degree qualifications. Chisholm is an industry-recognised leader in the computing and IT industry. (See also courses in Design, Multimedia and Arts.) For full, detailed outlines of the following courses and pathways, log on to www.chisholm.edu.au or phone 1300 CHISHOLM.

Certificate I in Information Technology

ICA10105

Learn the foundation skills for competently using a computer, including Microsoft office applications, internet and email.

Available at: Bass Coast, Cranbourne, Frankston, Dandenong, Rosebud full time and part time.

You need: No academic requirements. Basic literacy skills. Applicants may need to attend an information session.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Administrative Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Office Administrator, PC Operator.

Certificate II in Information Technology

ICA20105

Understand a wide range of computer concepts and develop the skills to use computers efficiently in business applications. Students will work in a simulated business environment and glean all round IT and multimedia skills to enter the workforce job ready.

Available at: Frankston (Virtual Enterprise) and Rosebud full time. Dandenong and Cranbourne full time and part time.

You need: No academic requirements. Basic literacy skills.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Administrative Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Office Administrator, PC Operator, Receptionist.

Certificate III in Information Technology (Multimedia)

ICA30105

Develop essential skills to design and develop websites incorporating Flash animation and other multimedia techniques. Explore applications in the IT field.

Available at: Cranbourne, Dandenong, Frankston full time and part time

You need: Communication skills, mature age entry.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Assistant Webmaster, Website Administrator, Multimedia Design, Help Desk Support.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia)/ Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites)

ICA40805/ICA40305

Complete this Dual Award course and gain skills in website design, development and administration, project management, programming, 2D and 3D animation, visual design, network communications and all aspects of multimedia presentations.

Available at: Cranbourne full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry.

Intakes: February.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Assistant Webmaster, Multimedia Author, Multimedia Developer, Multimedia Programmer, Web Applications Developer, Web Designer, Webmaster, Website Coordinator.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

ICA40405

Develop core skills in networking and systems support, especially in the installation and management of simple networks.

Available at: Berwick full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry.

Intakes: February.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Customer Support, Help Desk, Network Administrator, Network Technician, PC Support.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites Programming)

ICA40505

Focus on programming skills for games development, the web and business with an emphasis on the use of UML and Object-Oriented languages.

Available at: Dandenong full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Applications Developer, Applications Programmer, Computer Sales Consultant, Help Desk Support, Programmer, Trainee Programmer, Website Developer, Website Administrator.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) - ONLINE

ICA40305

An online course, acquire skills and knowledge in a website design, performance monitoring, project management website development and web programming using a variety of software including Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator; Flash, Fireworks and Dreamweaver); Microsoft.Net and HTML.

Available at: Cranbourne full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry.

Intakes: March.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Assistant Webmaster, Web Applications Developer, Web Designer, Webmaster, Website Coordinator.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites)/ Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

ICA40305/ICA40405

Get equipped with skills in website design, website development, web programming, performance monitoring, website administration and project management.

Available at: Frankston full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry.

Intakes: February.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Assistant Webmaster, Help Desk Support, Internet Administrator, Intranet Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Technician, Webmaster, Website Administrator.

Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)/ Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)

ICA50905/ICA50605

This Dual Diploma Award provides skills in website design, development, administration, project management, logo design, corporate imaging, video production, web programming, database integration, e-business and internet technologies.

Available at: Cranbourne full time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry.

Intakes: February.

Apply: Full time through VTAC.

Job Outcomes: Assistant Webmaster, Concept Designer, Training Product Designer, Web Applications Developer, Web Designer, Webmaster.

Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)/ Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)

ICA50405A/ICA50305

Attain the skills for working in network management, network administration or specialist technical support in the dynamic IT industry.

Available at: Berwick full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature entry.

Intakes: February.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Help Desk Operator, Network Administrator, Network Management, Network Support Technician, Network Technician, Systems Administrator, Systems Support, Technical Support Specialist, User Support Technician.

Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

ICA50705

Discover and apply skills in software design, development and programming for commercial applications including games, simulation, web and database.

Available at: Dandenong full time and part time.

You need: Certificate IV in Information Technology, Year 12 (VCE) or mature entry.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Analyst Programmer - Database Specialist, Database Administrator, Database Designer, Database Developer, Program Development, Programmer, Software Developer.

Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)/ Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)

ICA50605/ICA50405

Attain expertise in high level network and website administration and management, with a focus on website performance, database integration and e-security.

Available at: Frankston full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry or Certificate IV in IT.

Intakes: Full time February, part time February and July.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Help Desk Operator, Network Administrator, Network Management, Network Support Technician, Systems Administrator, Systems Support, Technical Support Specialist, User Support Technician, Web Manager, Website Administrator, Website Coordinator.

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

ICA60105

Garner advanced level skills in software design, games development, business applications and business web sites.

Available at: Dandenong full time and part time.

You need: Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) or Certificate IV in IT.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Full time through VTAC, part time direct to Chisholm.

Job Outcomes: Business Analyst, Database Application Developer, Designer, Games Developer, Software Applications Consultant, Software Applications Specialist, Software Developer, Tester.

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security)

ICA60205A

Master critically important skills in planning and implementing the security requirements of information technology infrastructure.

Available at: Berwick, Frankston full time and part time.

You need: Networking Diploma, Year 12 (VCE) or mature entry.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Apply through VTAC or direct to Chisholm

Job Outcomes: Internal Computer Audit Specialist, IT Security administrator, IT Security analyst, IT Security Specialist, Network and Systems Manager, Network Engineer, Network Security Analyst, Network Security Specialist, Security Administrator, Security Engineer, Systems Security Analyst, Web Security Administrator.

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (E-security)

ICA60308

Develop advanced skills in managing complex and high level ICT security systems and components and E-security and business skills. Learn how to develop controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats, taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns and using problem-solving skills for an evolving complex scenario of security threats within organisations.

Available at: Frankston full time and part time.

You need: Year 12 (VCE) or mature age entry, or Certificate IV or Diploma in IT.

Intakes: February and July.

Apply: Apply through VTAC or direct to Chisholm

Job Outcomes: ICT and E-security roles, Software Developer, and Database Manager, E-Business Development, Information Systems Management, Wireless Network security, Internal Computer Audit Specialist.