This short course makes it easy for you to catch up. Gain confidence by understanding digital devices that you need for everyday life, such as the computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Learn about emerging tech, e-learning and digital media basics.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Navigate and use the latest digital devices, such as computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones
Engage with online learning platforms
Collaborate and work in a digital environment
Identify and understand common digital media formats
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Confidence and skills in understanding a range of digital devices
Skills to help with online learning and to foster digital study habits
Ability to recognise and understand common digital media formats
Experience in collaborating using digital devices
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you. They may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile so that you can be placed into the right class and so that you can access appropriate support if needed.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
The motivation to improve your confidence with digital skills
The desire to improve general writing skills.
Interest in using digital devices to help with work or study
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.
Our graduates go onto roles like: entry level positions , participate more fully in the community or and pursue further study. This course is non-industry specific as it teaches you general skills in using technology. This course will help you communicate better in the workplace with colleagues and customers.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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.
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.
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