This certificate provides an entry-level qualification for students interested in developing practical skills and knowledge in information and communications technology (ICT). Students focus on technical support, programming, networking, cybersecurity and digital problem-solving while developing industry-relevant skills for a wide range of ICT environments.
Students will build hands-on skills in troubleshooting ICT systems, maintaining and repairing hardware and software, programming, system administration and providing technical support to clients. The course also explores privacy, ethics and security within digital environments.
Further Studies in the Field Students will develop a broad range of knowledge and practical skills in information technology, communication, innovation, digital systems and problem-solving.
Students will gain foundation knowledge and practical skills that may support pathways into further study and higher qualifications, including:
These are potential careers you can pursue through further study at university or TAFE, or by entering the workforce directly. Apprenticeships and traineeships are also available in selected vocational industries.
Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET program Unit 3 & 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.
VCE VET is based on applied learning, combining theory with practical experience relevant to real workplaces. Students develop industry-specific skills that prepare them to be job-ready from day one.
