Certificate
The Certificate III in Enabling Technologies prepares students for a career in emerging information, communication and digital technology roles.
Learners must be enrolled in secondary school.
Learners require digital literacy skills and the ability to:
turn on a computer
connect to the internet
use a mouse, keyboard, headset with microphone or speakers and webcam
open and close a software application
conduct a search in a web browser
send and receive emails
save a file, and locate a saved file
download and install a software application.
Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to a PC computer or laptop with the following minimum specifications:
Quad-Core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 200GB of storage, 2 GHz or faster processor
Access to an internet connection
Windows 10 - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
Headset with microphone and webcam
Microsoft Office Suite - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx - free to download
Access to Brightspace, Learning Management System - free to download
Storage - free through Holmesglen OneDrive
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
Google Chrome - recommended web browser
There are no prerequisites for this course.
The program incorporates two main elective streams: Cyber Security and Hardware Technician. This course is open to secondary school students in Years 10-12. You can learn future work skills while studying in your final years at secondary school. This two-year course will develop your skills in:
computer hardware installation and repair
helpdesk support
cyber security threat detection
securing private information from security threats
building security awareness best practice in workplace environments
working in a team to drive solutions for workplace problems
teamwork in supporting business decision making
health and safety in a workplace
investigating emerging technologies and their job roles.