Is this a programming qualification or a support qualification?

Both, or neither - it depends entirely on the six electives. The register lists animation, cloud, cyber awareness, digital media, support, networking, programming and web development as possible outcomes from the same code.

How do I compare providers?

By their elective list. Half the qualification is elective, and that half determines whether you come out able to build a network, write code or run a help desk. Ask for the units before you enrol.

Is this enough to get an IT job?

It is the standard entry qualification for support and junior technical roles. In IT, demonstrable work and vendor certifications often carry as much weight, so ask what a provider builds alongside the units.

Are there entry requirements?

No. The register records entry requirements for ICT30120 as Nil.

What does it cost and how long does it take?

Both are set by each provider and are not published on the national register.

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

About this qualification

ICT30120 is the way into information technology. The register lists what it can lead to: “animation, basic cloud computing, basic cyber awareness, digital media skills, generalist IT support services, networking, programming, systems and web development”.

Twelve units, six core, six elective — and that even split is the whole story. The core is the common ground: critical and creative thinking, securely managing personally identifiable information, working in a team, IP ethics and privacy in ICT environments, introductory programming, and providing ICT advice to clients.

Everything that makes it a networking qualification, or a programming one, or a cyber one, sits in the six electives. Two holders of ICT30120 may have almost nothing technical in common.

BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information being core is worth noting — privacy handling is treated as foundational, not specialist, which is a reasonable reading of where the industry is.

Roles it maps to

Fields named on the national register for ICT30120.

IT Support Officer Help Desk Technician Junior Developer Network Assistant Web Developer — Junior

Where it sits

Where ICT30120 sits on the information technology ladder.

Certificate IIICT20120 Applied Digital Technologies
Certificate III · you are hereICT30120 Information Technology
Certificate IVICT40120 Information Technology
DiplomaICT50220 Information Technology
Advanced DiplomaICT60220 Information Technology

What it covers

6Core units

6Elective units

Twelve units in total. At least four electives from the listed bank, with up to two from the remaining listed electives or from this or any other currently endorsed training package qualification.

The 6 core units, required by everyone:

BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
BSBXTW301 Work in a team
ICTICT313 Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients

For a full list of elective units, visit training.gov.au →

Frequently asked questions

Is this a programming qualification or a support qualification?: Both, or neither — it depends entirely on the six electives. The register lists animation, cloud, cyber awareness, digital media, support, networking, programming and web development as possible outcomes from the same code.
How do I compare providers?: By their elective list. Half the qualification is elective, and that half determines whether you come out able to build a network, write code or run a help desk. Ask for the units before you enrol.
Is this enough to get an IT job?: It is the standard entry qualification for support and junior technical roles. In IT, demonstrable work and vendor certifications often carry as much weight, so ask what a provider builds alongside the units.
Are there entry requirements?: No. The register records entry requirements for ICT30120 as Nil.
What does it cost and how long does it take?: Both are set by each provider and are not published on the national register.

Other registered providers

Filtered by where each provider is based, not where they can deliver.

NSW

TAFE NSWRTO 90003

Deliver and assess · NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, ACT
QLD

TAFE QueenslandRTO 0275

Deliver and assess · QLD
WA

North Metropolitan TAFERTO 52786

Deliver and assess · WA
QLD

Halo Nation TrainingRTO 32485

Deliver and assess · National
WA

Skills Strategies InternationalRTO 2401

Deliver and assess · National
VIC

The Management EdgeRTO 3927

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Intech Institute of Technology Pty LtdRTO 30100

Deliver and assess · National
SA

TIME Education and TrainingRTO 40058

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

Maxwells ServicesRTO 90924

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Axiom Syndicate Pty LtdRTO 40489

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

SKILLS GENERATION PTY LTDRTO 41008

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Worklinks QLD LtdRTO 30622

Deliver and assess · National
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