VET Information Technology
Industry Curriculum Framework
Why study Information Technology (IT)?
IT offers training opportunities to students
who are interested in designing web pages,
software and games, creating programs, systems
and databases, networking computers and finding
solutions to technical and software problems.
Working in the information technology
industry involves:
designing web pages
networking computers
supporting computer users
communicating with clients
finding solutions to software problems
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Samples of occupations students can aim
for in the information technology industry:
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desktop publisher
e-business development manager
help desk officer
internet specialist
IT consultant
IT marketing manager
IT project manager
multimedia developer
network administrator |
on-line service support officer
programmer
service technician
software developer
systems engineer
systems analyst
IT teacher/trainer
technical support officer
web designer
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Course description:
This course is based on units of competency,
which have been developed by the information
technology industry to describe the
competencies, skills and knowledge required by
workers in the industry.
Students
concentrate on developing a range of fundamental
skills required to prepare them to work
effectively in an environment where information
technology is used. These include oral and
written communication skills, teamwork skills,
efficient use of a range of software application
packages, essential computer hardware management
and occupational health and safety competencies.
Depending on competencies chosen, full or part
qualifications from the Information and
Communication Technology Training Package
(ICA05) are available in general information
technology; software applications; and network
administration.
For more information on
possible outcomes please visit the NSW Board of
Studies website:
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
A school-based traineeship is available
in this course, for more information:
http://apprenticeship.det.nsw.edu.au
(Refer also to Introductory Notes: HSC
VET Industry Curriculum Framework Courses )
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https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/tvet
Information current as at May 2006
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