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ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

  • Certificate

This course prepares students for a career in IT networking, providing skills in network installation, configuration, and security management, with opportunities to advance to a diploma in advanced networking.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 - 12 semesters full-time
Course Code
AC10, 106320C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,140 per year / $13,140 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Step into a dynamic career in information technology networking with this qualification. This specialised area will equip you for a broad range of information technology roles in networking, customer support and cloud related fields.

Gain the practical skills and knowledge to install and configure small to medium size modern networks, including exposure to virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, deployment resources to desktops and user support. In addition, learn how to manage data integrity and test network security.

During your studies, you will apply troubleshooting networking protocols and technologies, build effective communication, documentation and general business skills.

On completion of this course, you can continue your study with the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking).

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.
  • OR Completion of ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology OR ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology (Network Administration) (AC11) is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

East Perth

Murdoch

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Step into a dynamic career in information technology networking with this qualification. This specialised area will equip you for a broad range of information technology roles in networking, customer support and cloud related fields.

Gain the practical skills and knowledge to install and configure small to medium size modern networks, including exposure to virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, deployment resources to desktops and user support. In addition, learn how to manage data integrity and test network security.

During your studies, you will apply troubleshooting networking protocols and technologies, build effective communication, documentation and general business skills.

Career pathways

  • Network Administrator
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Support

Course structure

Core units
  • BSBCRT404Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  • BSBXCS404Contribute to cyber security risk management
  • ICTICT426Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  • ICTICT443Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • ICTICT451Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  • ICTPRG302Apply introductory programming techniques
  • ICTSAS432Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective units
  • ICTCLD401Configure cloud services
  • ICTCYS402Identify and confirm cyber security incidents
  • ICTCYS407Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
  • ICTNWK420Install and configure virtual machines
  • ICTNWK421Install, configure and test network security
  • ICTNWK422Install and manage servers
  • ICTNWK423Manage network and data integrity
  • ICTNWK424Install and operate small enterprise branch networks
  • ICTNWK426Install and configure client-server applications and services
  • ICTNWK427Configure desktop environments
  • ICTNWK429Install hardware to networks
  • ICTNWK431Create network documentation
  • ICTTEN434Install, configure and test internet protocol networks

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

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  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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