Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Courses

All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Holmesglen also requires that all applicants

Holmesglen requires all applicants to have the ability to:
* turn on a computer
* connect to the internet
* use a mouse, keyboard, headset with microphone or speakers and webcam
* open and close a software application
* conduct a search in a web browser
* send and receive emails
* save a file, and locate a saved file
* download and install software application
* use webinar software to participate in remote learning.

Learners opting to BYOD or intending to learn remotely will require access to:

* A MAC with the following minimum specification: M2 Pro or Max 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.
OR
* A PC/laptop with the following minimum specification: Quad-Core CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of Storage, 4 GHz or faster processor, Windows 10 OS, or higher
* Headset with microphone and webcam (if learning remotely)
* Internet access

Access to applications used in learning is available through Holmesglen MyHorizon or can be downloaded via the link provided:
* Brightspace (Learning Management System) - https://holmesglen.brightspace.com/
* 365 Microsoft office suite - https://portal.office.com
* WebEx - https://holmesglen.webex.com/
* Holmesglen OneDrive
* MyHorizon - https://myHorizon.holmesglen.edu.au
* Google Chrome - recommended web browser https://www.google.com/intl/en_au/chrome/
* 7-Zip - https://www.7-zip.org/download.html
* Git- https://git-scm.com
* GitHub Desktop- https://desktop.github.com
* Unity - https://unity.com/
* UnityHub - https://unity3d.com/
* Maya - http:/www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/maya
* Figma - https://www.figma.com/
Substance Painter
* Adobe Photoshop
* Adobe Illustrator
* Adobe Premier
* ZBrush
* 3D Coat
* Blender - https://www.blender.org/
* Visual Studio Code - https://code.visualstudio.com/
* Mono Develop/Visual Studio - https://www.monodevelop.com/
* Twine - https://twinery.org/
* Unity specific plugin Fungus - https://fungusgames.com/

Prior to enrollment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan and identify any support needs. Your digital and computer skills will also be determined and confirmed during this process.

Applicants for the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) program must be 17 years old and above.

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

But as this is an apprenticeship delivery, all students must have an employer and a valid Apprenticeship Contract in place prior to commencement.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.

Applicants for the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) program must have prior basic skills and knowledge to:
configure, install and manage a small network
configure, install and manage a small wireless network
introductory skills in installing and configuring computer equipment and connecting to a network
setting up a network server
introductory knowledge and skills in installing and configuring virtual machines.
or
attainment of Certificate IV in Information Technology, or equivalent qualification with electives in networking and cyber security, ICT40418 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking, ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking), or 22334VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to a computer or laptop with the following minimum specifications: Quad-Core CPU, 16GB of RAM, 4GHz processor or faster, 250GB of storage
PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
Headset/earphones with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)

Applications:
Windows 10 - free access through Holmesglen OnTheHub
Windows server 2019 - free access through Holmesglen OnTheHub
Packet Tracer - free to download
NetLab - free access via web Holmesglen url
NetAcad - free access through Cisco learning academy
VMware workstation Pro - free access through Holmesglen OnTheHub
Kali Linux - free to download
LinkedIn Learning - free access via Holmesglen
Microsoft Office Suite - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx - free to download
Visual Studio Code - free to download
Exchange server - 120-day trial
Ticketing systems - 120-day trial
VoIP/Skype for business - 120-day trial
ESXI 7.0 - free version
Storage - free access via Holmesglen OneDrive or students can access free storage offered by Google drive or Dropbox. Alternatively, students can purchase an external SSD hard disk with a minimum of 250GB (prices vary).
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
Google Chrome - recommended web browser, free to download

Prior to enrolment all applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and attend a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs. Your digital and computer skills are determined and confirmed during these assessments and interview.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.

All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Holmesglen requires learners to have completed one of the following qualifications:

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology - including games stream electives
ICT40915 Certificate IV Digital and Interactive Games
ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development)

or have basic prior knowledge in the use of industry-standard game design technologies equivalent to the following:

Unity
C#
3D Maya
Adobe Photoshop

Applications:
Microsoft Word - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx - free to download
Unity - student license free
Maya - student license free
3D Coat - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or student may purchase
ZBrush - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
Substance Painter - student license free
Adobe Photoshop - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or students may purchase
Adobe Premier - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or student may purchase
GitHub desktop - free to download
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
Google Chrome - recommended web browser
Onedrive or Google drive/Dropbox account for storage

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment via Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) and a Pre Training Review interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course and identify any learning support needs.

Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).
* FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
* FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
* FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
* FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).
These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
* FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
Or
* FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, learners will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

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As this is an apprenticeship delivery, Prior to enrolment or commencement of training the student will be required to have an Epsilon registration and signed
contract with an employer and a signed training plan with Holmesglen.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review. These will assist with determining suitability to the course, verify the training plan and identify any learning support needs.

VCE or equivalent, or
mature age (at least 18 years of age)
obtain a volunteer Working with Children Check

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

Students must be 18 years of age at course commencement and are required to produce a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement of the course.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Applicants will need to be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check, a National Police Check, and you may be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to course commencement.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Applicants must have been working in horticulture for at least two years, or have previously gained Certificate II in Horticulture. They are required to be mobile, with adequate fine motor skills in order to complete some of the assessments.

Learners will require a minimum of 2 years working within the horticulture industry or have previously gained a Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Entry into this skill set requires the following:

- Applicants hold the HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance qualification or
- Applicants have completed or are concurrently enrolled in the HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance 12 unit Partial Qualification delivered at Holmesglen

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training students will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment (BKSB test) and a pre-training interview.

Prior to undertaking clinical placement, students will need to provide their health and immunisation status, complete a National Police Records Check annually and hold a valid Working with Children Check for employees. In order for this to occur, students must be at 18 years of age at the time of document preparation.

Throughout the course, it is highly recommended for learners to have access to a device, such as a computer, laptop, or iPad, along with a headset. This will enhance their participation in class activities and facilitate engagement in blended online learning.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 at the course commencement.
Applicants must be comfortable to learn in an online environment.
There is a potential that organisations will expect that employment would be subject to providing a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.