The document discusses implementing vocational ICT courses at Victoria University (VU). It outlines various certificate and diploma courses offered in areas like computer applications, IT, and networking security. These courses are aligned with leading international vendor certifications from companies like Cisco, Microsoft, and Red Hat. Students learn based on industry standards and are prepared to take external vendor exams. The school also operates an external testing center to administer certification exams. Successful ICT students can receive advanced standing to related degrees at VU and the programs aim to provide defined pathways and industry-recognized certifications.

1. Implementing Vocational ICT Coursesat VUPresenter: Janusz DutkaDate: Oct2010

2. Courses offered by the School of ICTNational Vocational Qualifications:Certificates I and II (Computer Applications) Certificate IIIDiploma in IT (General, Website Development)Advanced Diploma in IT (Software Development, Multimedia )Advanced Diploma in IT (Network Security)Provide advanced standing into:Victoria University Degrees (offered by the Faculty of Business and Law ) The Suite of ICT Courses

3. Mapping Vendor Certificationsto National QualificationsOur school is committed to aligning ICT delivery of National courses with leading International vendor certifications.This allows us ensure our classroom delivery meets industry standards. As a result, we have developed mapping between Vendor Certifications and our courses. Some certifications are integrated completely others are used partially.We test our students internally using realistic simulations and at the end of the subject they are ready to take an external vendor exam.

4. International Vendor CertificationsVendor Certifications:Mainly technology and company specific – these are sought after by employersVery often are assessed via multiple choice questions exams. Based on industry best practices.These are assessed and maintained by international organisations.CISCO, Microsoft, Red Hat offer vendor academies providing:learning materialspractical case studiestheoretical exams

5. Mapping Vendor Certifications (continued)Certificate III (Support)A+ - vendor independent hardware certification integrated via Cisco Academy program IT Essentials.MCTS – Microsoft Computer Technician certification for Vista, partially usedDiploma in IT (General)ITIL Foundation V3Cisco CCENT – integrated via CISCO Academy program Discovery 1, 2 Microsoft Sharepoint – to be introduced in 2010

6. Mapping Vendor Certifications (continued)Advanced Diploma in IT (Network Security)Fully IntegratedCCNA – using CISCO Academy Exploration pathMCITP Server Administrator– using Microsoft Academy RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer - using Red Hat Academy.Used partiallyCCNA SecuritySecurity+

7. Testing Centre at VUThe school run an external testing centre for industry clients and students.We have agreements with Prometric (Microsoft exams), Pearson VUE (CISCO exams) and Certiport (Microsoft Applications and Adobe exams).We are EXIN Accredited Testing Centre and we deliver ITIL exams for students and external clients.

8. Onshore International ICT StudentsNote: Students successfully completing ICA50105 can enter with credit equivalent to one year full time study the following three degrees at VU: BBIS/BBCM and SBNS

9. Why is ICT better at VU?DEFINED PATHWAYS AND ADVANCED STANDINGThe guaranteed pathway through to a degree can being at many entry levels.VU will recognise the IT certifications held by prospective studentsEMBEDDED INTERNATIONAL IT VENDOR CERTIFICATIONSStudent will study curriculum that allows them to complete the certifications shown and allow them to access student pricing for attempts at those certifications

10. CONTACT DETAILSJanusz DutkaSenior Program Manager, ICTPHONE +61 3 9919 8700FAX +61 3 9919 7601EMAIL janusz.dutka@vu.edu.auhttp://it.tafe.vu.edu.au