To be eligible, students must be 18 years old and have completed year 11 or be a mature aged student. Holmesglen also requires that all applicants possess the following abilities:
* 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 the software application.
* use webinar software to participate in remote learning
Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to:
PC computer or laptop with the following minimum specification:
* Quad-Core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 200GB of Storage, 2 GHz or faster processor
* Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)
* Windows 10 - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
* Windows server 2019 - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
* PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
* Headset/earphone with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
* Packet Tracer - free to download
* NETLab - free, accessed via web Holmesglen url
* NetAcad - free, accessed through Cisco learning academy
* VMware workstation Pro - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
* Kali Linux - free to download
* LinkedIn Learning - free access via Holmesglen url
* Microsoft Office Suite - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
* WebEx - free to download
* Visual Studio Code - free to download
* Storage - free via Holmesglen OneDrive or student can access free storage offered by google drive or dropbox, alternatively, a student can purchase an external SSD hard disk with a minimum of 250GB (prices vary).
* 7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
* Google Chrome - recommended web browser
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment via Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) and a Pre Training Review interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability for the course and identify any learning support needs.