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Certificate IV in Cyber Security

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Certificate IV in Cyber Security

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Course overview

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Locations

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,420.00
Concession* $ 400.00
Commercial $ 12,000.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Want to start a career in cyber security? This course will give you the skills you need to enter this in-demand industry.

In this course you will gain knowledge and skills by working in a purpose-built security operations centre (SOC) where you will complete simulated tasks and scenarios.

You will develop the skills required to operate as a cyber security technician in an organisation or business, as no sector is immune from cybercrime and other malicious cyber activity.

You will gain:

Skills to identify and analyse risk of security attacks and recommend appropriate strategies to mitigate the attacks
Cognitive, technical and communication skills to implement and use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats in a variety of contexts
Technical skills to apply solutions to a defined range of problems by verifying compliance of network security
A broad knowledge base of relevant Australian standards, codes of practice and industry guidelines on network security
The ability to evaluate information and analyse data gathered on network security to assess compliance and risk

You will also have access to a national network of TAFE cyber students for competitions and to local and national industry representatives for additional webinars.

To be succeessful in this course, it is recommended that you have completed a Certificate III level qualification or equivalent.

This course is delivered as a mixed mode course. The time commitment is 20 hours a week. There are two on-campus days, one online day (webinar plus teacher available) and one supported study session a week.

In this course you will gain knowledge and skills by working in a purpose-built security operations centre (SOC) where you will complete simulated tasks and scenarios.

You will develop the skills required to operate as a cyber security technician in an organisation or business, as no sector is immune from cybercrime and other malicious cyber activity.

You will gain:

Skills to identify and analyse risk of security attacks and recommend appropriate strategies to mitigate the attacks
Cognitive, technical and communication skills to implement and use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats in a variety of contexts
Technical skills to apply solutions to a defined range of problems by verifying compliance of network security
A broad knowledge base of relevant Australian standards, codes of practice and industry guidelines on network security
The ability to evaluate information and analyse data gathered on network security to assess compliance and risk

You will also have access to a national network of TAFE cyber students for competitions and to local and national industry representatives for additional webinars.

To be succeessful in this course, it is recommended that you have completed a Certificate III level qualification or equivalent.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
South
Campbell Street	4 Feb 2025 - 5 Dec 2025	Full-time Learners will be required to attend face-to-face classes at Campbell St campus, Hobart from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Tues/Wed/Thurs plus approx. 20 hours per week of additional hours for self-study	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

While there are no essential entry requirements for this course, we recommend you review the Desirable skills and attributes below.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

Online learning resource fee: $480

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Students will require a computer, webcam, and microphone to join online classes from home each week.
To practice lab activities at home (recommended but not required), the following computer specifications would be advantageous:
Quad Core Process running at 2.90GHz
16 to 32GB of Memory
100GB of spare disk space
Capable of virtualisation

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a 22603VIC - Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information
BSBWHS309	Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
ICTICT443	Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
VU23213	Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23215	Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
VU23217	Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
VU23220	Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
VU23223	Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices

Elective units
ICTPRG434	Automate processes
VU23214	Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216	Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218	Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
VU23219	Manage the security infrastructure for an organisation
VU23221	Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise
VU23222	Expose website security vulnerabilities
VU23226	Test concepts and procedures for cyber exploitation

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Career opportunities

Cyber Security Technician
Junior Penetration Tester
Entry Level Cyber Security Consultant

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Cyber Security Technician
Junior Penetration Tester
Entry Level Cyber Security Consultant

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

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22603VIC
Certificate IV in Cyber Security