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2 years part time
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Overview

Become an expert on the impact of technology on the workplace, with a Certificate III in Emerging Technologies 22589VIC from Victoria University Polytechnic.

As part of your studies, you'll learn how to:

  • solve workplace challenges
  • develop a career plan for technology and digital futures
  • explore evolving technology and its impact on jobs.

You will also have the opportunity to specialise in an emerging stream, such as game design, product design and 3D printing.

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Career opportunities

Once you’ve completed the Certificate III in Emerging Technologies 22589VIC, you’ll have the necessary skills and qualifications to pursue a career in the:

  • design of interactive digital media components
  • development of interactive games
  • maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for three-dimensional (3D) printing.

Nationally recognised training

This course is nationally recognised training.

Course structure

To be awarded the 22589VIC Certificate III in Emerging Technologies, 14 units must be completed comprising:
- 6 core units
- 8 elective units, of which:
A minimum of two full streams are to be selected as follows:
Two (2) Emerging Streams:
- Game Design
- Design Thinking and Product Design
And where the 2 streams selected contain less than the 8 elective units required:
Must select up to 2 elective units that have been designed for career exploration.
These have been drawn from the streams and Victoria University has selected the following units from the list:
- VU23142 Investigate applications for smart cities technology
- VU23164 Explore and prepare for 3D printing in industry

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

Core units

Elective units

Emerging Stream - Game Design

Emerging Stream - Design Thinking & Product Design

Speciality Stream - 3D Printing

Speciality Stream - Evolution of Technologies

2024 and 2025 VDSS Program

Year 1

Year 2

The 22589VIC Certificate III in Emerging Technologies is consistent with AQF Level 3 requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework and enables learners to explore industry career options, prepare for further education and training, or gain employment.

Learners will develop transferrable enterprise and technical skills applicable across a range of industry, business and community contexts. They will:
- select, adapt and apply a range of human enterprise skills across a range of work contexts
- demonstrate technical skills to undertake routine and some non-routine tasks across a range of work contexts
- participate in collaborative teams to produce solutions using current and evolving technology applications
- explore the application of enterprise technologies in varied contexts to inform career and further educational choices.

This course provides students with technical skills and knowledge for emerging technology in game design and design thinking and product design.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type definitions

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.

Students who enrol in a:

  • government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
  • full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).

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Scholarships & assistance

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Skills First (subsidised) indicative fees

The Skills First government contribution in 2023 and 2024 towards this course is $2,870. If eligible, you will pay:

  • Tuition 2023/24: $1,804 / $1,886*
  • Materials 2023/24: $0 / $16.50
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $175.50**

*A concession rate of 20% of the standard Skills First subsidised tuition fee is available if you are eligible for a concession. Learn more about concessions.

**May be subject to change.

Full-fee place total indicative fees

  • 2023/24 full-fee place: $5,125.

Admission & pathways

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.

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Entry requirements

VDSS applicants must complete to determine suitability:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
The suitability, literacy and numeracy levels of applicants will be assessed through consultation with the relevant secondary school.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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How to apply

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