Skip to main content
Our enrolment portal is undergoing an important upgrade and will be unavailable from 8:00am, Saturday 28 March 2026 to 5:00pm, Sunday 29 March 2026.
    Back to:Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)

    National code: ICT40120

    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) at Hornsby

    Ask a question
    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)

    Course information

    Type
    On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
    Focus
    Information TechnologyCourse specialisation
    Schedule
    Full Time16+ hours per week.
    Duration
    3 monthsTime required to complete this course.
    Start date
    31 Jan 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
    End date
    24 Jun 2022Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    Class details

    Location
    Hornsby
    Class time
    20 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
    Additional study time
    15 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.
    Register interest

    This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when this course opens for enrolment.

    Register interest

    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 for 3-4 days a week. An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.

    Additional information

    Other things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.

    • Knowledge assessments: short answers, extended responses, research tasks and multiple-choice questions (if relevant).

    • Skills assessments: projects and case studies.

    • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.

    • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving.

    Work placement

    Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.

    • 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.

    • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to provide evidence that you have:

      • Completed Certificate III in IDM&T or equivalent with clear understanding of to operate with a computer, how business work, and some understanding of Programming or how Programs work.
    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 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

    • Identify and resolve client ICT problemsICTSAS432

    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

    Campus facilities

    • Free parking

    • Bike racks

    • Library

    • Canteen

    • Student kitchenette

    Accessibility and inclusion

    • Accessible parking

    • All gender toilet

    • Accessible toilet

    • Aboriginal learner support centre

    View all facilities

    We’re here to help

    Get help with almost every part of student life. From study support and resources to counselling and finding jobs or accommodation.

    Student services

    131 601
    Contact us
    Mon|8am - 6pm
    Tue|8am - 6pm
    Wed|8am - 6pm
    Thu|8am - 6pm
    Fri|8am - 6pm
    Sat|Closed
    Sun|Closed