Certificate IV In Information Technology

Open up a world of career opportunities in IT

Course code

ICT40115

On campus

Dandenong, Frankston

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

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

Start dates

Weeks commencing 11 Feb and 22 Jul

• 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.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  ICTDBS403	Create basic databases
  ICTNWK409	Create scripts for networking
  ICTNWK404	Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
  ICTPRG402	Apply query language
  ICTNWK412	Create network documentation
  ICTICT420
  ICTNWK408	Configure a desktop environment
  ICTWEB401	Design a website to meet technical requirements
  ICTWEB409	Develop cascading style sheets
  ICTPRG412	Configure and maintain databases
  ICTWEB429	Create a markup language document to specification
  ICTNWK410	Install hardware to a network
  ICTPRG418	Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
  ICTPRG404	Test applications
  BSBWHS304	Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes
  ICTICT418	Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
  BSBSUS401	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  ICTWEB422	Ensure website access and useability
  ICTICT202	Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment
  ICTICT401	Determine and confirm client business requirements

• Career pathways

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

• 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

  Year 12 or mature age with relevant experience

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised 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)	$700.80	$3504.00	$8784.00
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$175.00	$175.00	$175.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
  Payable	$995.80	$3919.00	$9199.00

  *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.