Entry Requirements
Relevant Work Role
To achieve the best practical application of this course it is recommended that you be in an Information Technology work environment where you can practice some of the skills learnt.
Required Qualification Reading Skills
You must be able to:
- Read basic texts relevant to workplace requirements (ie policies and procedures)
- Read and evaluate information and ideas to extract meaning relevant to the topic
- Use different reading comprehension strategies as needed (ie identifying, questioning, previewing)
As a guide - you should have completed Year 10 schooling, or have proven workplace reading skills.
Writing Skills for Success
You must be able to:
- Write clear sequenced instructions for using routine/everyday activities
- Draft short emails and letters to convey required information
- Complete a range of forms requiring routine and factual data
As a guide - you should have completed Year 10 schooling, or have proven workplace written communication skills.
Communicating in Spoken English
You must be able to:
- Demonstrate flexibility in spoken language by using the appropriate structure and/or strategy
- Extract the key ideas or information from spoken conversations across a range of contexts
- Explain complex procedures and give clear sequenced instructions to others in familiar setting
As a basic guide - you must have sufficient English speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with your Student Adviser over the phone.
Demonstrate Practical Math Skills
You must be able to:
- Interpret, comprehend and use a range of everyday mathematical information in familiar and routine contexts
As a basic guide - you should have completed Year 10 schooling, or have a working knowledge of basic mathematical functions.
Possess Appropriate Digital Skills
You must be able to:
- Open and use a computer application (such as your Web Browser)
- Navigate a website by following instructions and follow website "links"
- Type and edit text eg for short answer assessment questions
- elect the appropriate answers in a multiple choice list (select the correct option(s))
- Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
- Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
- Open and use a word processing application (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
- Open and use a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) depending on electives chosen
System and Software Needs
You must have:
- Access to a Desktop Computer or Laptop although some course work may be completed via mobile devices.
- Internet access with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
- Microsoft Office 2010 Word (or higher)
- Subject specific Microsoft Office products for chosen electives (ie Excel).
Note: We are able to support Pages or Numbers for Mac Users.
