Certificate IV in Information Technology

Provider:
Course Code:
ICT40120
CRICOS Code:
108253D
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 7,000 - 13,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
Monthly

Course Overview

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology 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.


Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, the learner must demonstrate competency in the following 20 units:

Core Units

  1. BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  2. BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
  3. ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  4. ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  5. ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  6. ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
  7. ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems

Elective Units

  1. ICTNWK422 Install and manage servers
  2. ICTNWK423 Manage network and data integrity
  3. ICTNWK429 Install hardware to networks
  4. ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements
  5. ICTICT425 Implement WHS, environmental sustainability and anti-discrimination practices in an ICT workplace
  6. ICTICT429 Determine and confirm client business requirements
  7. ICTICT435 Create technical documentation
  8. ICTNWK427 Configure desktop environments
  9. ICTNWK428 Create scripts for networking
  10. ICTNWK430 Deploy software to networked computers
  11. ICTPMG411 Support small scale ICT projects
  12. ICTICT430 Apply software development methodologies
  13. ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements Satisfactory completion of an equivalent Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher
Minimum Age to Apply Learners must be 18 years of age or older.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)
If one of the following applies, you do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your application:

You have completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
In the two years before applying for the learner visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a learner visa.
Learners who do not satisfy one of the above criteria and wish to apply to study a VET course, must provide evidence of one of the following:

IELTS General test score of 5.5 (or equivalent*) for direct entry into the course
IELTS General score of 5.0 (or equivalent*) with evidence of enrolment in an ELICOS course of at least 10 weeks’ duration taken before the VET course
IELTS General score of 4.5 (or equivalent*) with evidence of enrolment in an ELICOS course of at least 20 weeks’ duration taken before the VET course
Completion of an ELICOS course exiting at the upper-intermediate level, or
Successful completion of UIA’s language, literacy and numeracy assessment.
Results older than 2 years are not accepted.

*Acceptable equivalent tests are TOEFL IBT, TOEFL PBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test

All students are required to undertake and successful complete an LLN test conducted by UIA. If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further language, literacy and numeracy training.

Career Opportunities

After the successful completion of this qualification, there are several career pathways, which includes but not limited to:

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

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