ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others.
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- Database development: interpreting specifications, technical designs, and flow charts, modifying software applications, constructing technical specifications from models and testing, and writing technical documents
- Database maintenance: managing, cleaning, storing, and verifying organisational data, and evaluating compliance with internal and external data ethics regulations and legislation
- Gaming development: creating 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
- Networking: Installing, configuring, and testing networks and servers in organisations
- Programming: building, testing, and applying basic object-oriented language skills, user interfaces and software developments
- Systems administration support: implementing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
- Web development: designing website layouts through textual and visual content transfer, search engine optimisation and simple mark-up language documents.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Core Units
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics, and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
Electives
| ICTICT433 | Build graphical user interfaces |
| ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers |
| ICTNWK425 | Build small wireless local area networks |
| ICTWEB452 | Create a markup language document |
| ICTWEB441 | Produce basic client-side script |
| ICTICT429 | Determine and confirm client business requirements |
| ICTSAS432 | Develop work priorities |
| ICTSAD402 | Develop and present ICT feasibility reports |
| ICTPMG411 | Support small scale ICT projects |
| ICTPRG436 | Develop mobile applications |
| BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts |
| ICTICT517 | Match ICT need with the strategic direction of the RTO |
| BSBPMG513 | Manage project quality |
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in information technology.
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector.
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Network Support
Website Analyst
Network Operation Support
Programmer
Network Technician
Web Developer/Programmer
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Duration: 52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
14 hours of classroom training per week and structured self-study of 5 hours per week.
Potential employment options are in a range of IT related roles.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of advanced diploma qualifications such as the ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.
Course Guides
- Qualification Name
- Certificate IV in Information Technology
- National Code
- ICT40120
- CRICOS Course COde
- 113164G
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