Enrolments for 2009

Please view the different tabs for the IT courses being delivered in 2009

2008 Student comments:
"I learnt a lot, had a fun and enjoyable time learning different things and hope to continue next year"

"I enjoyed the hardware side, or the practical side of IT, than the theory, but still learnt from both"

"Lecturer very, very good! Knowledgable, approachable and fantastic teaching skills."

"I have learnt more from this course than from any other IT course I have been on before"

"very helpful and friendly"

Kimberley TAFE provides the IT Certificates listed below in two modes; oncampus and online. In addition to the Certificates in IT, Kimberley TAFE also offers Cisco online courses including IT Essentials 1 and the CCNA. The following document outlines the online course details and fees:

Certificate II (14 units = 6 core units + 8 elective units)

Study time: Career Path: Delivery Modes: Prerequisite:

1 yr = 5 hrs/week or 6 mths = 10hrs/week Computer Technician Online & OnCampus Operate a personal computer (ICAU1128A)

Certificate II starts you on the road to a career in Information Technology. You will learn how to use Applications like MSWord and MSAccess to provide business solutions. You will also be introduced to the internal and external workings of computer hardware. The course further covers Occupational and safety issues when using computer technology and ensures you are confident working in a workplace. Completion of the Cert II can give you career opportunities in the following areas: computer technician, Level 1 computer support.

Certificate II Unit List and Details:

Core BSBCMN106A Workplace safety procedures Core ICAD2012B Design Organisational documents using computing packages Core ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware Core ICAU2006B Operate computing packages Core ICAU2013B Intergrate commercial computing packages Core ICAU2231B Use computer operating system Core ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment Core ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace ICAD3218B Create user documentation ICAS3234B Care for computer hardware ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests ICAI3021B Connect internal hardware components ICAS3115B Maintain equipment and software in working order ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology

Certificate III (approx 23 units)

Study time: Delivery Modes: Career Path: Prerequisites:

1 yr = 8-10 hrs/week or 6 mths = 15hrs/week Online & OnCampus Help Desk/Support 8 Cert II Core units (see Cert II units above)

6 common core units; plus

• 4 specialist core stream units – Applications, or
• 6 specialist core stream units – Network Administration, or
• 5 specialist core stream units – Support; plus
• 4 elective units

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in introductory ICT ‘technical’ functions and is designed to support information technology activities in the workplace and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT ‘user’.  This will give employers a degree of confidence in an individual’s usefulness in the workplace as it has a strong suite of 6 common core ICT units and 3 specialists’ streams with direct relevance to IT workplace roles.

This Certificate embeds the Cisco IT Essentials I online course materail. Completition of this course can lead to gaining the CompTAA Industry Certification.

Certificate III Unit list and details:

Core ICAD3218B Create user documentation Core ICAS3234B Care for computer hardware Core ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests Core ICAU3004B Apply occupational health and safety procedures Core ICAI3020B Install and optimise operating system software Core ICAS3031B Provide advise to clients ICAI3021B Connect internal hardware components ICAS3115B Maintain equipment and software in working order ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration ICTCC330B Manage customer relationship ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology ICAU3028B Customise packaged software applications for clients ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications ICAI3110B Implement system software changes ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols ICAS3032B Provide network systems administration ICAS3034B Determine and action network problems ICAS3120B Configure and administer a network operating system ICAS3121B Administer network peripherals ICAB4135B Create a simple markup language document ICAB4169B Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website ICAS4201B Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

Industry course: Cisco IT Essentials 1

Study time: Delivery Modes: Career Path: Prerequisites:

3mths = 10 - 15 hrs per week Online & OnCampus CompTIA A+ None

This course is designed for students wanting to pursue careers in IT and gain working knowledge on how computers work, how to assemble computers, and how to troubleshoot hardware and software issues. This course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ exam.

Please read Cisco's Scope and Sequence document for more information

Industry Course: Cisco CCNA Discovery

Study time: Delivery Modes: Career Path: Prerequisites:

1 year = 10 - 15 hrs per week Online & OnCampus CNNA Certification, Network Administrator None

CCNA Discovery is designed primarily for students who are looking for career-oriented, information and communication technology (ICT) skills instruction or a quick path to job entry and career exploration

CCNA Discovery is composed of four courses:

• Networking for Home and Small Business
• Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
• Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
• Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

Each of these courses are comprised of 9 chapters. Each Chpater has a chapter exam and each of these courses has a final exam.

Please read Cisco's Scope and Sequence document for more information.

Basic windows and internet skills (including email)

A great course for beginners who want to become more confident in using their computer and the internet. The course runs over a 9 week term. Classes are 3 hours a week. Courses are run both during the day and in the evening. Please check the timetable for this term's schedule. This course includes the following two units:

Operate a personal computer (ICAU1128B)

Learn how to start a computer, navigate in the Windows operating system, customise the desktop environment, set up and organise folders and files, create, save and print files, use other software and shutdown a computer.

Use Internet and email (ICAU1133B)

Send & retrieve information over the internet using browsers and email.  Access web sites, use search engines, send & receive emails with attachments.

MSWord
This course covers the basics for understanding and using the world’s most commonly used Word Processing computer program. At the end of this short course, participants will be able to set up a page for word processing text, letters, addresses, brochures, faxes, memos etc. As well, participants will learn how to import graphics and data, print documents, check spelling and grammar and use templates. A workbook will be given to participants to be used during the course and for further reference.  See over for topics covered.

MSExcel
This course covers the basics for understanding and using the world’s most commonly used Spreadsheet computer program.At the end of this short course, participants will be able to set up and format a spreadsheet containing data, graphics, charts, graphs, formulas, etc.  As well, participants will learn how to import graphics and data, print documents, check spelling and grammar and use templates. A workbook will be given to participants to be used during the course and for further reference.  See over for topics covered.

Introductory Computing (Including Internet and Email)
This course introduces the user to the components of computer hardware, terminology and the Microsoft Windows environment. The course is aimed at beginners wishing to become more confident in using their computer in the home or office. Through instruction and hands on exercises participants will become familiar with all aspects of the computer including internet and email. Each participant will create an online email account to send and receive emails. We will also be searching the Internet effectively and learning about online issues including viruses and the need for computer security.  See over for topics covered.

START/FINISH:
Room 1, 10.00 am until 4.00 pm

COST:
$160.00 per person + GST      price is per course (non refundable)

Timetable – Semester One

Course	May	Jun	Jul
Microsoft Word (Intro)	15	12
Microsoft Excel (Intro)	29	26
Introductory Computing	1		3

Timetable – Semester Two

Course	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Microsoft Word (Intro)	24	14	11	16	13
Microsoft Excel (Intro)		28	25	30	27
Introductory Computing			4		6

 

Web Design (using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3)
Using the latest software, this course covers the basics for understanding web design including HTML (HyperText Markup Language). Students will learn how to create a website with multiple pages, graphics, menus and CSS. Students need to have computer experience.
When: Term 3
Course Codes: C8689 ICAB4169A, C8685 ICAB4135A, C8812 ICS4201A

Produce and Manipulate Digital Images (using Adobe Photoshop CS3)
This course covers the basics for understanding and using the world’s current market leader for commercial bitmap and image manipulation. Students will learn how to enhance photos and create graphics for online and publishing use.
When: Term 3
Course Code:  C4183 CUFIAM01A

Design a Multimedia Product (using Adobe Flash CS3)
This course introduces the user to the components of animation using Flash CS3. The student will learn how to animate drawings, graphics, banners and splash screens for use in an online environment.
When: Term 3
Course Code: C4206 CUFMEM06A

ICAU3028B CUSTOMIZE PACKAGED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Overview

This foundation course in Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD 2008 provides an understanding of the fundamentals of CAD for design and drafting in architecture, engineering, interior design, etc.

Content

• User Interface
• Creating new drawings
• Display commands
• Creating drawing objects
• Modifying drawing objects
• Dimensioning and Annotating drawings
• Creating Blocks
• Using templates
• Paper space/ Model space overview
• Managing content
• Overview of AutoCAD Advanced features

Certificate                     
Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attainment in this unit at the successful completion of the course.

Cost                              
To be advised.

Next Step       
Contact John Colless via email at: John.Colless@kimtafe.wa.edu.au

Sacred Heart School, Beagle Bay 1st - 2nd September 2009

In order to gain practical experience by trouble shooting computer issues on a working network, 4 students travelled with their lecturer to Beagle Bay to help the Sacred Heart School resolve outstanding computer issues. This experience involed students installing networked printers, installing software, configuring networked computers, and solving issues including faulty hard drives, sound cards and networking connectivity issues.

Sacred Heart School do not have a dedicated IT person, however one of their teachers, Dave Wilkinson, provides any IT support required by staff and students. During our trip the students created instruction manuals of how they resolved the IT issues. These were left for Dave to help him resolve future IT problems.

Sacred Heart School also required a backup system for their server. One was implemented on two new Terebyte external hard drives.

We would like to thank John Rose, Sacred Heart's Principal, for taking up our offer of technical help and providing our group with fantastic accommodation. We would also like to thank all those at Sacred Heart School for making us all feel so welcome.

Students comments:

"It was a fantastic opportunity to put some practise into a working IT environment"

"Picked up lots of new skills and short cuts which will improve my confidence"

"Came away feeling really positive"

"Applied what we had learnt in class and used it in a practical setting"

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Semester 2, Monday 20th July to 11th December 2009.

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
8:00 – 10:00	Cert I/II/III  [John Colless] (8.00 to 1pm)	Cert II/III  [Gary Urquhart] (8.00 to 2pm)	Cert III/ IV IT [Nicola Walters] (8.00-12.00pm)
10:00 - 12:00
1.00 - 2.00		Cert II/III  [Gary Urquhart] (8.00 to 2pm)
2:00PM - 5:00
Room 1	Multimedia [Ushan Boyd] (5.00 – 8.00pm)
Room 2	Intro to PC and Internet  [John Colless] (5.00pm - 8.00pm)	AutoCAD [John Colless] (5.00 – 8.00pm)