Certificate IV In Information Technology

Open up a world of career opportunities in IT

Course code

ICT40115

On campus

Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

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

2018 start dates

Weeks commencing 12 Feb and 23 Jul.

• Read more about this course

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

• Career pathways

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

  Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.

• Admission requirements

  Attendance at an interview prior to enrolment

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Student must meet the eligibility for government-subsidised training criteria.		Full fee paying Price for a student not eligible for government-subsidised training.
  	Concession Price for a student that meets the eligibility for government-subsidised training and concession criteria.	Non-concession Price student will pay for government-subsidised training.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$682.00	$3408.00	$8688.00
  Other fees associated with this course
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$200.00	$200.00	$200.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
  Payable	$1002.00	$3848.00	$9128.00

  *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.