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The industry is characterised by a large number of small businesses employing a fraction of the industry's workers, and a small number of much larger organisations employing a huge chunk of the ICT workforce. The prevalence of contract based work and the rapid rate of change in the industry present challenges for those thinking of becoming involved in ICT however this industry is absolutely essential for Australia's social and economic wellbeing.

Sectors within the ICT industry include:
•    Networking and network security;
•    Services and support;
•    Testing;
•    Project management;
•    Database design and development;
•    Software development;
•    Systems analysis and design;
•    Systems administration and management;
•    Web and multimedia technologies; and
•    Programming.

careers

Personal attributes:

  • technical aptitude
  • a fast methodical approach to work
  • interested in working with computers
  • can communicate in visual, oral and written forms
  • multi-skilled
  • problem solving skills
  • organisational skills
  • high level analytical ability
  • able to follow detailed instructions


Examples of careers in information and communications technology include:

  • Applications and Analyst Programmer
  • Computer Support Technician
  • Computer Systems Auditor
  • Database Designer
  • Database Developer
  • Graphics and Multimedia Personnel
  • IT Manager
  • IT Network Specialist
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Networker
  • Programmer
  • Project Manager
  • Services and Support Personnel
  • Software Designer
  • Software Developer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Analyser
  • Systems Designer
  • Systems Manager
  • Tester
  • Web and Multimedia Technologist


Want to know more about careers in ICT?
** See the ICT Careers Portal for further ICT career options.

FutureNow - Creative & Leisure Industries Training Council Inc.
Contact: Rhyl MacFarlane - Project Manager Creative Industries   
Phone: (08) 9285 8555   
Email: rmacfarlane@futurenow.org.au    
Website: www.futurenow.org.au

Click on the following link for further infomation on careers available in the ICT industry: FutureNow Information and Telecommunications Careers Flyer

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nationally recognised training

The following qualifications are available from the Information and Communications Training Package (ICA05) for the information industry:

Information Technology General
ICA10105    Certificate I in Information Technology
ICA20105    Certificate II in Information Technology
ICA30105    Certificate III in Information Technology
ICA40105    Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)
ICA40205    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Support)
ICA50105    Diploma of Information Technology (General)
ICA50205    Diploma of Information Technology (Project Management)
ICA60105    Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Websites
ICA40305    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites)
ICA50605    Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)

Networking and Security
ICA40405    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
ICA50405    Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
ICA60208    Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security)
ICA60308    Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (E-security)

Programming and Testing
ICA40505    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
ICA40605    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Testing)

Systems and Databases
ICA40705    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)
ICA50305    Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)
ICA50505    Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development)
ICA50805    Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)

Multimedia and Software Development
ICA40805    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia)
ICA50905    Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)
ICA50705    Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

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training packages

The Information and Communications Technology Training Package and the Telecommunications Training Package address the skill needs of the ICT industry, enterprises and individuals. The ICT Training Package includes 23 qualifications ranging from Certificate I in Information Technology to higher level qualifications in a range of specialisations including network security and information technology.

Click here for an overview of the Information and Communications Technology Training Package (ICA05 v3.0) from IBSA – Innovation Business Skills Australia, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the Information and Communications Technology Training Package.

Click here to find more information about this package via the National Training Information Service website.

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apprenticeships & traineeships

ICT Apprenticeships available in Western Australia
Currently there are no ICT apprenticeships being offered in Western Australia.

ICT Traineeships available in Western Australia
Information Technology Certificate II  Information Technology
Information Technology Certificate III Information Technology
Information Technology (Multimedia) Certificate IV Information Technology (Multimedia)
Information Technology (Networking) Certificate IV Information Technology (Networking)
Information Technology (Support) Certificate IV Information Technology (Support)

About Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design) Certificate IV Information Technology (Systems Analysis and Design)
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training. As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprentices and trainees spend most of the time in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a registered training organisation like a TAFEWA college, or in the workplace.

People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis – and many can be started at school.

What's in it for you?
•    You can earn wages while you learn.
•    You can complete your training early if you show you have the skills.
•    You can get a qualification that is recognised Australia wide.
•    You can start training while you're in school.

Get the best of both worlds by being paid to learn on the job while doing structured training at TAFEWA or another registered training organisation.

You can now complete your training early if you can show you've reached the skills levels required for your industry.
   
Check out the ApprentiCentre website for further details on apprenticeships and traineeships available in Western Australia (http://www.det.wa.edu.au/apprenticentre).


higher education

Examples of Higher Education Qualifications in ICT provided by universities in Western Australia:
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) – Internet Design
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information) – Internet Studies
Bachelor of Computer and Network Security
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours
Bachelor of Computer Technology
Bachelor of Computer Technology (Computer Science) Honours
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)/Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Games Art and Design 2009
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology Honours
Bachelor of Media (Interactive Digital Design)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
Doctor of Information Technology
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Certificate in Computer Security
Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Intelligence
Graduate Certificate in Information Services
Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Graduate Certificate in Internet Studies
Graduate Certificate in Network Technology
Graduate Certificate of Business (Information Systems)
Graduate Certificate of Digital Forensics
Graduate Diploma in Information Security and Intelligence
Graduate Diploma in Information Systems
Graduate Diploma in Internet Studies
Graduate Diploma of Business (Information Systems)
Graduate Diploma of Computer and Network Security
Graduate Diploma of Computer Security
Graduate Diploma of Digital Forensics
Graduate Diploma of Games Programming
Graduate Diploma of Network Technology
Graduate Diploma of Science (Computer Science)
Graduate Diploma of Science (Information Services)
Master of Business and Technology
Master of Commerce (Information Systems)
Master of Computer Security
Master of Digital Forensics
Master of Information Security and Intelligence
Master of Information Services
Master of Information Systems Management
Master of Information Technology
Master of Internet Studies
Master of Management Information Systems
Master of Management Information Systems by Research
Master of Science (Computer Science)
Master of Science (Computer Science)
Master of Science (Computer Security)
Master of Science (Information Science) By Research
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Information Systems)

Western Australian Universities:

Curtin University of Technology

Edith Cowan University

Murdoch University

University of Notre Dame Australia

University of Western Australia

 

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