Certificate IV in Information Technology
- National Course Code: ICT40120
- TAFE NSW code: ICT40120-01V01-22BMT-002
Location – Wentworth Falls
Attendance
Full Time
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
21 Hours per week
Duration
18 weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
Course Details
The nationally recognised Certificate IV in Information Technology provides you with skills to advance your IT career into roles such as technical support or web administration. Whether your interests lie in game development, programming or databases, you'll gain the specialist knowledge to succeed.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Identify and resolve client ICT problems
- Use introductory level coding techniques
- Contribute to cyber security risk management
- Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- A passion for technology
- An analytical mind with an investigative approach to problem-solving
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Career opportunities:
- Help desk assistant/officer
- ICT operations/user support
- PC support
- Technical support
- Network administration
- Web support
- Database support
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Information Technology as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
- Be employed in the information technology industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
- Completed the Certificate III in Information Digital Media & Technology or IT electives in high school
- Access to a desktop PC, laptop or equivalent computing device and a strong internet connection
- An interest in developing and learning new skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask
- The capability to work as part of a team
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time combination course. You must attend approximately 21 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 14 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run 4 days a week for 18 weeks.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Enrolments for this course have now closed.
Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| ICTWEB431 | Create and style simple markup language documents |
| ICTWEB432 | Design website layouts |
| ICTWEB433 | Confirm accessibility of websites |
| ICTWEB452 | Create a markup language document |
| ICTSAS441 | Support ICT system software |
| ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers |
| ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTICT424 | Address cyber security requirements |
| ICTPRG431 | Apply query language in relational databases |
| ICTSAS437 | Optimise ICT system performance |
| ICTDBS416 | Create basic relational databases |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Wentworth Falls
Phone 131 601
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