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Information Technology Make IT - Qualifications

Occupation Description

Information technology (IT) and its systems are essential to all industries, including manufacturing. Any manufacturing organisation, factory or plant needs to manage, and be able to rely upon, its IT systems.

IT occupations include…

IT Administrator

IT Analyst

IT Manager

IT Programmer

IT Support Technician

IT Systems Designer

IT Administrators manage the day-to-day operation of IT systems. They work with IT managers to ensure the computer system provides sufficient computing power to deliver the desired level of business performance.

IT Analysts research, review, develop and test IT systems. They research how IT systems are used and look at ways to improve use and efficiency

IT Managers plan, administer and review the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunications systems within organisations. They are often the most senior person in the IT department and in large organisations may be called the IT Director or Chief Information Officer.

IT Programmers write, test and maintain computer programs to make sure that the computer application meets the needs of the users of the computer system.

IT Support Technicians provide technical advice and support to help people effectively use computer software and hardware.

IT Systems Designers create detailed design documentation for the development of computer systems.

Personal Requirements

To work in IT occupations you should

be good at technical activities

possess good communication skills

be able to work independently

be able to work as part of a team

be willing to continuously update personal IT skills and knowledge

To work as an IT analyst you should also

possess imaginative abstract reasoning

have a capacity to gain a thorough knowledge of the relevant speciality area

To work in senior or management IT occupations you should also

possess leadership skills

be able to direct and oversee the work of others

possess good oral and written communication skills

be able to influence peers, clients and suppliers

be able to explain complex concepts clearly

be able to work out and address clients' needs

be able to accept a significant level of responsibility and accountability

Environment

IT specialists will generally work in and around an office environment on computers, networks and ancillary equipment.

Training

You can sometimes work in IT without undertaking any formal training or qualifications however most employers will prefer that you do, and Certificate IV is generally considered a minimum entry-level qualification.

To work at higher levels, in more senior technical, design and development, or management IT occupations, you will generally need to gain qualifications such as Diploma of Information Technology (General), Advanced Diploma of Information Technology, or Degree.

Of course, with experience, and possibly further training, you can continue to progress further along a career pathway that could see you in a number of senior management positions.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)
Diploma of Information Technology (General)
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Degree

Certificate IV in Information Technology has several specialisation streams apart from General; these include Support, Websites, Networking, Programming, Testing, Systems Analysis and Design, and Multimedia.

Earnings, Job and Employment Prospects

For detailed information about earnings, job and employment prospects for this occupation, go to the Australian JobSearch Careers page and click on Job Outlook .

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