ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Information Technology vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.

If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers

Course fees

Course fees vary depending on the course provider.

Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.

Estimated Fee* $707 - $12,500 per year Fees are based on full-time study.

Government funding may be available WA, ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, SA

WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
ACT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the ACT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Information Technology will prepare you for the following roles.

Help Desk Support

Help Desk Support Technicians provide technical support for computer hardware, software, cyber networks, multi-cloud, and computer infrastructure....

Avg yearly income $52,000

Entry barriers Low

Data Entry Operator

Data Entry Operators input data into spreadsheets, databases, and specialist software programs. They are employed in all industries and work sector...

Avg yearly income $54,600

Entry barriers Low

IT Support Officer

An IT Support Officer provides advice and recommendations on information technology issues. You may guide clients through IT problems and perform r...

Avg yearly income $75,140

Entry barriers Low

Service Desk Analyst

Service Desk Analysts troubleshoot faults and provide technical support for computer software, cyber-networks, hardware, and infrastructure. They w...

Avg yearly income $67,600

Entry barriers Low

IT Technician

An IT Technician performs repairs and maintenance on computers and information technology systems. You might respond to IT problems and diagnose fa...

Avg yearly income $70,200

Entry barriers Low

Software Tester

A Software Tester ensures software quality by performing various tests, such as manual and automated testing. Their responsibilities include design...

Avg yearly income $101,400

Entry barriers Low

ICT Support Officer

An ICT Support Officer provides technical assistance to users by troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. You might work in business...

Avg yearly income $75,400

Entry barriers Low