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Statement of Attainment in Digital Security and Privacy in the Workplace

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Overview About this course

Launch your career in digital security or add another layer to your IT skillset with this practical short course. Improve your cyber safety and be better prepared to identify and prevent online security risks and keep your workplace safe.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Securely manage personal information and workplace information

  • Identify organisational intellectual property (IP), ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

  • Handle and store workplace informational correctly

  • Apply information protection protocols

  • Use data protection techniques to manage workplace information

  • Identify security risks and undertake risk assessments

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment

  • A strong pathway towards further study in information technology

  • Credit toward a full qualification

  • Specialist skills in digital security

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Basic computer and maths skills

  • Access to a computer, webcam, headset and the internet to complete your coursework

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: ICT customer support officer, help desk assistant/officer, ICT operations/user support and PC support and technical support with the Certificate III in Information Technology.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Statement of Attainment in Digital Security and Privacy in the Workplace does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 3 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Statement of Attainment in Digital Security and Privacy in the Workplace does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

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.

  • Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments ICTICT313

  • Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information BSBXCS303

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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