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Information technology
is a rapidly evolving industry area that is experiencing
considerable and sustained growth. As an industry, information
technology receives attention from governments, other industries and
the community at large, and in many respects provides products and
services that have a critical influence upon the way we go about our
daily activities. Government and industry reports released in the
last few years clearly indicate a need to address the information
technology skill shortages to ensure the industry remains in a
position to meet future demand.
The Information
Technology Curriculum Framework is designed to provide students with
appropriate learning opportunities that will enable them to acquire
a range of technical, personal and interpersonal skills valued both
within and beyond the workplace as well as underpinning skills and
knowledge related to the support and management of information
technology.
The study of courses
in the Information Technology Curriculum Framework can lead to
career opportunities in a range of occupation areas. Careers for
which information technology competencies are required include:
• computing
software and hardware development
• information
systems management
•
telecommunications
• printing and
publishing
• accounting
• teaching and
education
• research.
Work placement is a
mandatory HSC requirement of each course within this framework and
indicative hours have been assigned to the work placement
requirement for each course.
Learning
in the workplace will enable students to:
• progress
towards the achievement of industry competencies
• develop
appropriate attitudes towards work
• learn a range
of behaviours appropriate to the industry
• practise skills
acquired off the job in a classroom or workshop
• develop
additional skills and knowledge, including the key competencies. |
