VET Studies
VET Studies
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Information Technology

Chisholm Institute of TAFE RTO 0260

Overview

VET in schools multiplies opportunities for students.  They enable students to complete a nationally recognised vocational qualification as well as contribute towards their VCE or VCAL Certificate. Classroom learning is combined with structured hands-on training and practice in industry. The Certificate III in Information Technology (Games Creation) program is designed to introduce and engage enthusiastic and passionate students to the game industry. The course will cover basic computer hardware, OH&S, digital imaging and building a gaming website through the use of hypertext mark up language (HTML). Students will also be taught web administration as well as the advanced features of Microsoft Office 2007. At this level, the emphasis is on simple game design.

Course Code and Course Title

  • ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology

Delivery

  • Venue: Chisholm TAFE, Frankston campus
  • Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Structured Workplace Learning

SWL is not mandated in this program, however the VCAA strongly recommend all VET students undertake some work placement.

Contribution to the VCE and VCAL

On successful completion of this program students are eligible for: The award of Certificate III in Information Technology (Games Creation) Recognition of two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and two units at Units 3 and 4 level. Students who successfully complete the unit 3 / 4 sequence will receive one ATAR increment. An increment is calculated as 10% of the average of the scaled scores of the student’s primary four VCE studies.

Further information on the increment process can be found on the VCAA website: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vet/general/recognition/vetcredit.html

VCAL: the program contributes at the Foundation, Intermediate or Senior levels.

Units of Competency

Program Details

Units delivered over 2 years may include:

ICAICT202A     Work and communicate effectively in an IT environment
ICASAS301A     Run standard diagnostic tests
ICAICT203A     Operate application software packages
ICAICT409A     Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products
BSBWHS304A   Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes
ICAICT306A     Migrate to new technology
ICAICT307A     Customise packaged software applications for clients
ICAGAM406A    Create visual design components for interactive games
ICAGAM402A    Identify and apply principles of games design and game playing
ICAGAM403A    Create design documents for interactive games

To view the latest Units of Competency and course information go to

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/courses/vet-in-schools/certificate-iii/information-digital-media-and-technology--vetis

Pathways

TAFE

  • Certificate IV in Information Technology (Games Development)
  • Diploma in Digital and Interactive Games

University Options

  • Bachelor of Multimedia (Games and Interactivity)
  • Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Computer Science in Games Technology
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Games Design and Development);
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering