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National code: ICT40120
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) at Hornsby
Course information
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Information TechnologyCourse specialisation
Full Time16+ hours per week.
6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
3 Feb 2025First day of attendance online or on campus.
20 Jun 2025Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
18 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
10 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 4.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions (if relevant), assignments
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Portfolio of work
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
Successful completion of Certificate III in Information Technology or its equivalent, as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 Units of competency, including 7 core and 13 speciality units.
Core units - 7
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work collaboratively in the ICT industryICTICT443
Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environmentsICTICT451
Apply introductory programming techniquesICTPRG302
Contribute to cyber security risk managementBSBXCS404
Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Hornsby
TAFE NSW Hornsby is located on Sydney’s upper north shore, set in acres of lovely bushland and a short walk to Hornsby train station.
Specialising in graphic design, information technology, visual arts and ceramics, TAFE NSW Hornsby features light filled studios and exhibition spaces open to the public. The graphic design and multimedia studio complex embraces the latest in digital technologies and provides students with real-world design experience working on client-based design jobs, through 'The White Room' - a multimedia training complex that simulates a design firm.
Campus address
205 Peats Ferry Road Hornsby 2077
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Hornsby Station is 500 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Modern photography studio fitted with the latest lights and equipment
EcoSkills Training Centre for full scale construction training centre
The Gallery exhibition space
The White Room state-of-the-art graphic design facility
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au