Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling with the college and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in face-to-face virtual classes.
Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Laptop with the following recommended system requirements:
- Specification of laptop is as below:
- Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz processor
- Memory: 8 GB
- Disk Space: 100 GB
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 22H2 or Windows® 11 Version 24H2 or above
- Apple® macOS® Sequoia v15.5, Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14.7.6, or Apple® macOS® Ventura v13.7.6
- A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam
- Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing or face-to-face virtual classes
- A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended
- Photo/scan – a camera (e.g. on a mobile phone) may be required to scan and submit handwritten materials
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
- A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari
- Students are expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project)
- Students studying CAD will have access to the college’s Computer-aided Design (CAD) system (if applicable to the student’s qualification)
INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:
- A reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection with sufficient upload and download capacity. A Wi-Fi or mobile connection may be acceptable
- Students will have access to the college’s wireless connection whilst on campus
- Community internet and computer access:
- In Australia, public libraries offer free access to computers and the internet, although students may require a membership card or be required to pay a small charge.
- Students may need to book ahead if they wish to use library services.
- Students will also have access to printing and photocopying services on a pay-per-page basis. Most libraries also provide wireless hotspots and recharging stations at no cost for students using their own devices.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The college encourages students to acquire the following skills and knowledge related to operating and maintaining an efficient study environment:
- Know how to install, use, and keep their computer’s internet browser and other software up to date (e.g. installing security updates)
- Be proficient in connecting their laptop and/or mobile device to wireless networks either at the college campus, your local library, or other locations
- Ability to use a web camera and headset/microphone
- Know how to use cloud storage (e.g. through Office 365 OneDrive)
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and other related software packages
