Certificate IV In Information Technology

Open up a world of career opportunities in IT

Develop general information and communications technology (ICT) skills and prepare for a career in the field.

This course is available as part of the Dual Award: Diploma of Software Development (ICT50715) / Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40115), which forms the first year of the LaTrobe Bachelor of Information Technology partnership.

ICT40115 qualification is also available as a stand alone traineeship.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology, you’ll have a broad range of skills in networking, IT support and web development.

Course code: ICT40115
On campus: Dandenong, Berwick, In your workplace
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February, July

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During the course, you’ll learn how to communicate with business clients; manage network and data integrity; manage simple projects; create technical documents; install hardware, internet protocol (IP) networks and servers; troubleshoot equipment; identify system and software faults; manage and administer operating systems; set up and secure a small office; and build a small wireless local area network (LAN).

Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program in a practical environment 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 two years or full time over one year.

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
BSBEBU401	Review and maintain a website
ICTNWK408	Configure a desktop environment
ICTNWK304	Administer network peripherals
ICTNWK411	Deploy software to networked computers
ICTPRG412	Configure and maintain databases
BSBWOR404	Develop work priorities
ICTICT421	Connect, maintain and configure hardware components

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Information Technology	Diploma Of Software Development	Diploma Of Website Development
Possible job outcome	support web designer systems support network support technician web design assistant	website developer assistant website coordinator database designer / developer applications developer	website administrator internet developer website developer website manager

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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Admission requirements

Attendance at an interview prior to enrolment

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$653.00	$3264.00	$8640.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$145.00	$145.00	$145.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$898.00	$3609.00	$8985.00

*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. Find out about help with fees.

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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.