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Certificate IV in Information Technology

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Duration

52 weeks

Qualification

Certificate IV

National code

ICT40120

CRICOS code

113164G

About the course

Course overview

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:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICT40210

Who is this course for?

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.

Where it can take you

Career outcomes

  • Client Support Officer (ICT)
  • Computer Technician
  • Network Operations Technician
  • Software Support Technician
  • Technical Officer (ICT)

Getting in

Entry requirements

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.

What you'll study

Course structure

Core units 7

  1. BSBCRT404Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  2. BSBXCS404Contribute to cyber security risk management
  3. ICTICT426Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  4. ICTICT443Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  5. ICTICT451Comply with IP, ethics, and privacy policies in ICT environments
  6. ICTPRG302Apply introductory programming techniques
  7. ICTSAS432Identify and resolve client ICT problems

Elective units 13

  1. ICTICT433Build graphical user interfaces
  2. ICTNWK422Install and manage servers
  3. ICTNWK425Build small wireless local area networks
  4. ICTWEB452Create a markup language document
  5. ICTWEB441Produce basic client-side script
  6. ICTICT429Determine and confirm client business requirements
  7. ICTSAS432Develop work priorities
  8. ICTSAD402Develop and present ICT feasibility reports

How you'll learn

Study & duration

Duration

52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.

Study mode

20 Hours of training

Next steps

Pathways

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.

Ready to start your information technology career?

Speak with our admissions team about intakes, eligibility and next steps.

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