Certificate IV In Information Technology

Open up a world of career opportunities in IT

Course code

ICT40118

On campus

Dandenong, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 1 year.

Start dates

Feb 2021

• Read more about this course

  During the course, you’ll learn how to communicate with business clients; install and manage hardware, operating systems and servers; manage projects; create technical documents; develop websites; configure and maintain databases; apply intermediate programming skills; develop a user interface; and ensure a safe workplace.
  
  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program which involves a combination of classroom, online and simulated learning environments using the latest industry vendor programs, such as Microsoft Technical Associate (MTA), VM Ware, Red Hat Linux, Microsoft (MCP) and Cisco (CCNA).
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in PC support, website assistance or network support roles in small to medium business environments.
  
  The course can be completed part time over one year or full time over six months.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  ICTICT424	Address cyber security requirements
  ICTPRG418	Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
  ICTWEB401	Design a website to meet technical requirements
  ICTPRG402	Apply query language
  ICTPRG412	Configure and maintain databases
  ICTDBS403	Create basic databases
  ICTWEB429	Create a markup language document to specification
  ICTICT418	Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
  ICTNWK412	Create network documentation
  ICTICT401	Determine and confirm client business requirements
  ICTNWK408	Configure a desktop environment
  ICTICT420	Develop client user interface
  ICTWEB414	Design simple web page layouts
  ICTWEB431	Create and style simple markup language documents
  ICTICT426	Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  ICTNWK409	Create scripts for networking
  ICTPRG404	Test applications
  ICTWEB430	Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages
  ICTWEB422	Ensure website access and useability
  ICTNWK404	Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
  ICTNWK410	Install hardware to a network
  ICTICT425	Implement WHS, environmental sustainability and anti-discrimination practices in an ICT workplace

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Information Technology	Diploma Of Software Development
  Possible job outcome	help desk officer support web designer network support technician	database designer / developer website developer applications developer assistant website coordinator

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants to complete BKSB and must obtain ACSF exit level 3 (working at level 4) in both literacy and numeracy.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$757.00	$3786.00	$9702.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$160.00	$160.00	$160.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$1042.00	$4196.00	$10112.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.