Certificate III in Information Technology – Network Administration With Industry A+ Certification Preparation

A satisfactory understanding of the Core Certificate II in IT knowledge should be demonstrated before commencing the course. This can be through the normal RPL process or a RPL testing process. This testing process is available by enrolling in the RPL certificate II testing on the enrolment form. If you already have these skills please do not enrol in the certificate II core units. This testing process should be completed as quickly as possible and before the start of scheduled classes if possible.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills are required that demonstrate basic fundamental ICT knowledge and skills that are in line with the Learning Outcomes from the following units:

• BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
• ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
• ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
• ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
• ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
• ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
• ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
• ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
• ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Note: Please check with the faculty as to whether you can gain credit for previous versions of the certificate II core units.

Students should have access to:
• Internet
• Microsoft Office (Instruction is currently provided for Office 2003)
• Textbook pack prescribed for this course (please view the link to Important Information in the Costs section)

Foundation for a career in the IT industry.

This program will prepare students for A+ certification testing at a recognised Prometric Testing Centre (Southbank Institute of Technology is not a Prometric Testing Centre). Exam cost is additional.

Full Time : Certificate III component -18 weeks

Weeks 1 – 18: Face to Face classes 2 nights per week and online classes
Weeks 1 – 18: Online units (access via Blackboard 24 hours a day)

Weeks 1 – 9: Networking one night and A+ other night
Weeks 10 – 18: Networking both nights

Part Time: Certificate III component – 2 x 18 week blocks

Block 1:
Weeks 1 – 18: Face to Face classes 2 nights per week
Weeks 1 – 9: Networking one night and A+ other night
Weeks 10 – 18: Networking both nights

Block 2:
Weeks 1 – 18: Online units (access via Blackboard 24 hours a day)

Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits.

Certificate III

A Statement of Attendance is issued for A+ from Southbank Institute of Technology. On completion of the two A+ exams, at a qualified Prometrics test centre, students will receive the international qualification from the U.S.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
07 3244 5386
rplcoordinator.sbit@deta.qld.gov.au

• Southbank Campus

If attached, complete an enrolment form and return to the Southbank Institute of Technology with the appropriate payment. If an enrolment form is not attached, ensure that your name, address, phone number and e-mail address are placed on the waiting list by either emailing us or telephoning the Student Administration & Services on 13 72 48.

Full Rate                $1,747.00


Concession Rate     $1,385.00


Please note, all programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.