Organisations are increasingly appreciating the value of using IT efficiently and effectively and our strong commitment to research and development in this area can only enhance the opportunities available to Academy graduates.

Most companies are reliant upon some form of IT. Project Management, Web Design, Multimedia Design, Networking, Programming, Computer Engineering, Technical Support and Help Desk are just some of the exciting career options to have emerged in the IT industry.

The Academy's Information Technology courses have a common strand which is designed to develop the hardware, application, networking and client liaison skills required in all modern IT environments. The Certificate III in Information Technology (General/Multimedia) course introduces students to the broad spectrum of the IT industry, providing them with the opportunity to create a professional standard multimedia production for a local business.

request information packThe Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis) develops valuable skills for students in programming, systems development & security, and IT Project Management. The emphasis of the IT course is on both the development of practical skills and academic knowledge.

 

Units Studied in the   Certificate III in Information Technology (General/Multimedia)

•  Confirm Client Business Needs
•  Communications
•  Relate to Clients on a Business Level
•  Customise Package Software Applications for Clients
•  Develop Marcos and Templates for Clients Using Standard Products
•  Use Advanced Features of Computer Applications
•  Create User & Technical Documentation
•  Install, Optimise and Maintain System Software
•  Migrate to New Technology
•  Model Preferred Systems Solutions
•  Connect Internal Hardware Components
•  Provide Network Systems Administration
•  Applied Skills in Project Management
•  Multimedia Tools & Techniques
•  Create Web Pages with Multimedia
•  Intro to Programming

Industry experience - 40 hours

Optional exit with Certificate III in Information Technology (General/MultiMedia)

1 Semester full-time study

Units Studied in the Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis)

  • Introduction to IT Management
  • Co-ordinate and Maintain Work Teams
  • Modify IT Strategy to Meet Business Solutions Requirements
  • Contribute to the Development Strategy Plan
  • Develop and Present a Feasibility Report
  • Develop Detailed Technical Design
  • Implement Configuration Management
  • Prepare Disaster Recovery/Contingency Plans
  • Develop and Conduct Client Acceptance Tests
  • IT Project Management
  • Prepare for Software Development Using RAD
  • Data & System Security
  • Object Oriented Program Design
  • System Programming 1
  • Commercial Database Packages 1

Industry experience - 80 hours (40 hours already completed during the Cert III component)

Final exit with Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis)

2 Semesters full-time study (1 already completed during the Cert III component)