Short Course in General IT Skills
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Course Overview
If you're interested in the IT industry but lack experience, our ICTSS00109 - Entry to Tech Skill Set course is an excellent starting point. This course is designed to build your general knowledge and basic ICT skills, helping you gain confidence and prepare for further study. It offers a "taster" of relevant IT topics, ideal for those considering a career change and looking to explore entry-level IT opportunities. Whether you're keen to develop foundational technical knowledge or simply want to get your foot in the door, this course supports your career aspirations in tech.
What you'll learn
This course comprises four units that can help you develop key competencies to prepare you for further study in the IT industry. In this course, you'll learn to:
- Manage identifying information securely
- Apply introductory programming techniques
- Work collaboratively in the IT industry
- Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing
Technologies Covered
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- SQL
- Python
Studying with Upskilled
What's Included?
By choosing Short Course in General IT Skills, you'll gain access to resources that enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging:
Course Modules
To satisfy the requirements of this qualification, you'll need to complete the following units of competency.
This unit describes the skills required to work collaboratively in virtual Information and Communications (ICT) team environments to achieve organisational objectives. It includes contributing to performance and capability within teams, participating in team activities, exchanging knowledge and skills and providing support to team members. It applies to all individuals who work in teams that utilise multiple technologies to complete a collective task.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to securely manage personally identifiable information (PII) and workplace information. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries and job roles under some supervision and guidance who manage large amounts of PII and workplace information.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques. It applies to those who have responsibility for creating applications and includes applying language syntax, control structures to create code, using programming standards, testing and debugging.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a basic review and analysis of cloud computing delivery and deployment models to support the needs of a business. The unit applies to individuals engaged in the basic review of a cloud computing solutions for a business or enterprise.
Industry Outlook
Find out why IT is one of the hottest occupations to be in:
Salary
$75K Annual Salary
Jobs
59,200
Payment Options
Our Trainers
Upskilled IT trainers are industry professionals with extensive experience and expertise, dedicated to providing practical, hands-on learning. They are committed to helping students develop the skills to succeed in the fast-paced and ever-evolving tech industry.
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How to enrol
What you need to know
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. To make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:
- Once you have inquired, one of our friendly Education Consultants will contact you to ensure you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.
- A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment will need to be completed upon enrolment.
To successfully complete this course, we recommend the following:
- Have the ability to read and write in English and display numeracy skills up to a minimum level of Year 10.
- Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet.
- Have access to a device with audio/video recording and playback capabilities.
- Have basic computing skills, including the ability to make and upload short videos.
Self-Paced Learning and Course Duration
Upskilled's flexible, self-paced courses let you balance personal and work schedules. With a training plan to keep you on track, most students complete the course in 6 months, but motivated learners can finish faster. Speak with an Education Consultant to discuss your study and completion goals.
Assessment
This course will have you undertake summative and formative assessments, write reports and/or create a portfolio, and participate in role-playing scenarios. You'll also be working on a variety of projects that require your own research as well as answering various written/oral questions that apply the theory you learn into practice.
Work in a Simulated Workplace
In order to feel "work-ready" in the ICT industry, Upskilled ensures that you're working on real world scenarios.
By offering a simulated workplace, you'll get the chance to work on tasks that are commonly done in an ICT work environment. You'll have access to the simulated workplace via our customised learning platform, MyUpskilled. The aim of working in the simulated workplace is to set a context to the assessment tasks you would be required to complete.
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. Prior to enrolment, please speak with your Education Consultant for further details.
Following enrolment, you can request further information from Student Support. A trainer will then be assigned to assess your eligibility for RPL and/or CT.
Dedicated IT Trainers
Our IT trainers are dedicated professionals with the skills and knowledge to keep you updated on the latest industry trends. They offer qualifications in web development, cybersecurity, and networking, providing the guidance you need to succeed in IT.
The IT faculty fosters a supportive learning environment with 'Ask Me Anything' Zoom sessions, where you can receive guidance and collaborate with fellow students.
FAQs
If you're someone that's interested in starting a tech career but lacks the experience, then the Short Course in Entry to Tech Skill Set is the perfect learning opportunity if you want to learn some basic skills that can help you land a job in the IT industry.
The course is a "taster" of a variety of topics, providing you with the training that can help you collaborate in the IT industry and help you gain technical skills that can make you stand out.
Being a course that has a completion time of up to six months, this is a great option if you're looking to start your IT career or plan to make a career change. The Short Course in Entry to Tech Skill Set is also delivered online, which can help you balance your priorities in both work and your personal life.
The Short Course in Entry to Tech Skill Set is a great stepping stone if you want to start a career in IT but don't have the skills or experience. It'll provide you with a great foundational skill set that can help you pursue other learning opportunities, such as the ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology.
By doing so, it can help open up career opportunities in help desk support or another related role.
If you plan on enrolling into the Short Course in Entry to Tech Skill Set, then you must first submit an enquiry form via our website. You'll need to provide us with information about you, including your name, phone number, and email address.
Once you submit a form, one of our education consultants will reach you within 48 hours. From here, they'll assess your suitability for the course, asking you questions on your skill set and knowledge. You'll also get to ask questions if you're needing more information on payment options, learning content, and more!