Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.

With a looming skills shortage in Information Technology, get yourself in the right position to fill the gap and potentially reap the rewards!

More than half of employers are planning to hire IT staff in 2010-2011 and more than 40% intend to boost salaries (source: Michael Page Salary & Employment Forecast, 2010), making technology a potentially lucrative career choice.

Maximise your chances for a rewarding career by building the right skills base, starting with Open Colleges Certificate II in Information Technology. It not only encompasses training in essential software, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation packages, but gives you the knowledge to operate successfully in the workplace. And if you catch the IT bug and want to learn more, this qualification makes an ideal pathway to further studies.

Subjects

• IDNWTIA - Operate a personal computer
• BSBCMN106A - Follow workplace safety procedures (core)
• ICAD2012A - Design organisational documents using computing packages (core)
• ICAU2005A - Operate computer hardware (core)
• ICAU2006A - Operate computing packages (core)
• ICAU2013A - Integrate commercial computing packages (core)
• ICAU2231A - Use computer operating systems (core)
• ICAW2001A - Work effectively in an IT environment (core)
• ICAW2002A - Communicate in the workplace (core)
• ICAI3021A - Connect internal hardware components
• ICAT3025A - Run standard diagnostic tests
• BSBCMN311A - Maintain workplace safety
• BSBCMN204A - Work effectively with others
• BSBCMN302A - Organise personal work priorities and development

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.

Pathways

The 8 core units in this course cover the basic IT skills and knowledge that is required for entry into all Information and Communications Technology qualifications from Certificate III upwards.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
• Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.