Credits:

41

Duration:

12 weeks (including holiday weeks)

Qualifications:

• Certificate in Computer Servicing (Technician) (Level 5)

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must have Year 12 or Year 13 secondary school qualification or equivalent, or a National Certificate in Computing (Level 3) or an international equivalent, or relevant industry experience equivalent to the above. International students must have an IELTS overall band score of 5.5. International students must be 18 years of age or over and have a student permit to study the course at Ellipse Institute.

Aim of the Course:

The aim of the course is to:

• develop practical skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge for servicing computers, peripherals, operating systems and networks
• prepare students for external examinations leading to CompTIA A+ certification, thereby enabling students to achieve an industry-based qualification for a career as computer service technician
• provide students with an academic platform from which they can advance to diploma level studies in the field of information technology.