HSC really needed for IT? (1 Viewer)

[TidyBoi]

Hey guys,

Just wondering what your opinions are.

Do you think the HSC is really necessary to break into/be successful in IT? Specifically network administration but in general as well.

 

[darkwolfzx]

if you go to seek.com.au quite a few of the job ads state that a bachelor degree in computer science/IT or similar is either essential or preferable.

You can still do some form of network administration like a cisco course at TAFE i believe

Yes I believe the hsc is essential.

 

[em_516]

Not entirely true though. I have one friend who only completed his SC and had a huge amount of varying jobs before falling into IT for state gov and it's a level 6 position or whatever they call them. I also have another mate who did complete his HSC but was head-hunted off a forum based on his own work and not by his grades (he is, however, studying at uni now )

 

[emytaylor164]

if you are talking about the diploma which i assume you are then you have one of two options
HSC
Cert II

I think so anyway, it was with the one i was looking at but i was looking at systems administration not network.

 

[Wassup?]

Well, average income for an IT person WITH a degree is $70/day, so I'm guessing the average earnings for someone WITHOUT a degree would be about $30/day?

 

[em_516]

Pretty sure both my mates earn around $60,000pa and one did the HSC and a degree and one did neither..
If you've got the skills, freaking go for it. That said, if you don't do your HSC, you're limiting your options elsewhere if IT doesn't work out (or perhaps if you want to climb the ladder further - though again, I'd say in IT it's still more about experience)

 

[dv3]

just finish your HSC, there are alot of people who regretted it later on in their life and wished they could go back.

you'll thank me later on. Trust me

 

[kalli]

Well, average income for an IT person WITH a degree is $70/day, so I'm guessing the average earnings for someone WITHOUT a degree would be about $30/day?

Woah... no no no.

Permie position approx $270 a day before tax (averages)
Low contracting rate approx $400 a day
High contracting rate approx $800 a day

Once you have your experience then degree/no degree doesnt matter.
The degree is used to get a foot in the door.
It just takes longer to get the good experience with no degree...

 

[DTFM]

You don't really need your HSC, but you will definitely need to do TAFE if you don't do it. Get yourself either a Cert IV or Diploma.

 

[chicky_pie]

From reading around, the best way to get into IT is via TAFE b/c of practical training you're getting in TAFE and IT, HSC is a another thing. Doing a Diploma in IT, they'll train you for the specific career choice you have chosen + find you a employer, do work placement there and 99% of the time they'll hire you on the spot.

 

[TidyBoi]

I am intending to do Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) and then Diploma of Information Technology (Networking). The cert IV is a pre-requisite of the diploma so it has to be done.

 

[emytaylor164]

I am intending to do Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) and then Diploma of Information Technology (Networking). The cert IV is a pre-requisite of the diploma so it has to be done.

umm no it is not it is your HSC is, or cert II

I was considering doing it.

 

[DTFM]

umm no it is not it is your HSC is, or cert II

I was considering doing it.

Certificate IV or HSC, not Certificate II.

Edit: That said, they don't usually check your qualifications when you register. You could probably successfully enroll in a Diploma with nothing more than your School Certificate.

 

[dumarab]

nah probably not, high demand in IT

 

[Lizakith]

Well, average income for an IT person WITH a degree is $70/day, so I'm guessing the average earnings for someone WITHOUT a degree would be about $30/day?

Lol, false