Certificate IV In Information Technology

Build in-demand skills for the future of technology

Course code

ICT40120

Delivery location

Workplace

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 1.5 years.

Start dates

February, April, July, October

• Timetable

  • Days per week: 1
  • Hours per day: 4
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 11
  
  All learning is conducted in-person at a workplace.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  BSBCRT404	Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  ICTPRG430	Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
  ICTPRG440	Apply introductory programming skills in different languages
  ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques
  ICTDBS415	Build a database
  ICTDAT402	Clean and verify data
  ICTICT451	Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  BSBXCS404	Contribute to cyber security risk management
  ICTDBS416	Create basic relational databases
  ICTDBS413	Determine database requirements
  BSBXBD406	Present big data insights
  ICTICT449	Use version control systems in development environments
  ICTICT443	Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  ICTSAS432	Identify and resolve client ICT problems
  MEM30012	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  ICTAII401	Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
  ICTAII501	Automate work tasks using machine learning
  ICTAII502	Train and evaluate machine learning models
  ICTDAT401	Evaluate organisational compliance with data ethics legislation
  ICTICT426	Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices

• Assessment methods

  • Questioning or Test/Quiz
  • Project
  • Portfolio
  • Report (Supervisor/Third Party)

• Admission requirements

  • Minimum age: 18
  • Must be currently employed and have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer.

  Inherent requirements

  Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

  If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

  Digital Literacy:
  This course requires students to hold a capable level of digital literacy skills.

  Language, literacy and numeracy

  You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.
  
  We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
  
  Below are the levels required for this course:

  • Language and literacy: 2 (Working level 3)
  • Numeracy: 3 (Working level 4)

• Practical placement

  There are no practical placement requirements for this course.

• Simulated work environment

  Students of this cohort are trainees and will use their workplace as work environment.

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Information Technology
  Possible job outcome	help desk officer support web designer network support technician

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$458	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$2,288	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$7,538	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	0.00	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• 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 out 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. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• 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 and bachelor degree courses.