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    Course code: 900-83412

    Statement of Attainment in IT Hardware

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Power up your IT career with hardware skills and professional connections from within the industry. Build, troubleshoot and maintain hardware, while gaining credit transfer to apply to higher IT courses, and even richer career opportunities.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Organise and prepare hardware components for installation

    • Install hardware

    • Assess what standard operating environments an organisation is using

    • Evaluate and apply standard operating environments (SOEs) methods to suit the needs of an organisation

    • Identify common ICT hardware problems, and learn to prevent them

    • Run system diagnostics, monitoring for issues and removing viruses

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

    • Credit towards a full qualification

    • The skills and ability to install and configure IT hardware components, perform diagnostic testing and set up standard operating environments (SOEs).

    • The knowledge to apply for entry-level information technology (IT) support roles

    • Exposure to industry professionals and access to a network of peers

    • A strong pathway to complete further study in IT

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • An interest in technology

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: help desk support level 1, junior technical support officer, computer support trainee, IT support assistant and technical support assistant.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Statement of Attainment in IT Hardware does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study3 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study7 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Run standard diagnostic testsICTSAS308

    • Maintain standard operating environmentsICTICT317

    • Connect internal hardware componentsICTICT314

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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