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Certificate IV in Information Technology

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Fee Free Tafe

Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2024.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age

*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.

Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

On-site
Mixed Learning
Apprentices/Trainees

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 2,352.00
Concession* $ 390.00
Commercial $ 14,474.00
Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE

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.

Make the most of your critical thinking and problem-solving skills and take the next step in your ICT career with TasTAFE.

Certificate IV in Information Technology is not an entry level course. It is highly recommended that applicants entering into the course possess high level computer skills such as networking, programming and web design experience. These skills can be gained by completing the Certificate III in Information Technology course.

The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) qualification provides the skills and knowledge for you to become competent in a wide range of technologies, including installing and administering simple networks, servers, and client desktop systems, either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist, or as part of a team. You will learn in a blended classroom/online environment with real systems used in the industry.

In this course, you’ll gain transferable skills and knowledge across four areas: Networking, Cyber Security, Programming & Web Development and Technical support.

On successful completion of this course, you will be equipped to apply for range of in-demand IT job roles including ICT Technician, Technical Support Officer, Network Administrator and Network Support Officer. It will also prepare you with the skills you need to undertake further study in a number of ICT qualifications at Diploma level or above.

In this course, you’ll gain transferable skills and knowledge across four areas: Networking, Cyber Security, Programming & Web Development and Technical support.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	23 Jul 2024 - 6 Dec 2024	Full-time NETWORKING SPECIALISATION-Learners will be required to attend face-to-face classes at the Alanvale Campus in Launceston from 9:00am-4:30pm on Tues/Wed / Thurs and attend Online classes from 9:00am-4:30pm on Friday.	On-Site	Apply now
South
Campbell Street	23 Jul 2024 - 6 Dec 2024	Full-time NETWORKING SPECIALISATION-Learners will be required to attend face-to-face classes at the Campbell St. Campus in Hobart from 9:00am-4:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and attend Online classes from 9:00am-4:30pm on Friday.	On-Site	Apply now

Fee-Free TAFE eligibility

Fee-free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free* training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

The following Tasmanian residents are eligible for Tasmanian Government subsidised training:

Australian citizens
Permanent residents

And Tasmanian residents who have permission for work and study in Australia and:

Are New Zealand citizens with a Special Category Visa
Are holders of a temporary humanitarian visas
Are Tasmanian State Sponsored skill migrant visa holders
Are a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant.

All other visa holders are ineligible for subsidised training. This includes all bridging visa holders and Tasmanian State Sponsored business visa holders.

Applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for individual courses.

First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Note: People studying within the education system (up to Year 12), or undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship are not eligible.

*Your tuition fees are covered; however you may need to cover costs such as textbooks, 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.

Any additional fees will be identified in course specific information.

Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of Fee-Free places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Entry

We encourage you to consider if this is the right course for you by undertaking the Informed Choices Student Self-Assessment (Word).

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 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.

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.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a ICT40120 - Certificate IV in Information Technology.

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
BSBCRT404	Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
BSBXCS404	Contribute to cyber security risk management
ICTICT426	Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
ICTICT443	Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
ICTICT451	Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques
ICTSAS432	Identify and resolve client ICT problems

Elective units
ICTICT441	Provide one-to-one instructions
ICTICT445	Connect and configure devices and hardware components
ICTNWK420	Install and configure virtual machines
ICTNWK421	Install, configure and test network security
ICTNWK422	Install and manage servers
ICTNWK423	Manage network and data integrity
ICTNWK424	Install and operate small enterprise branch networks
ICTNWK425	Build small wireless local area networks
ICTNWK429	Install hardware to networks
ICTPMG411	Support small scale ICT projects
ICTSAS436	Evaluate ICT system status
ICTSAS438	Implement maintenance procedures
ICTSAS440	Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
ICTSAS441	Support ICT system software
ICTSAS442	Provide first-level remote help desk support
ICTSAS443	Support operating system users and troubleshoot applications
ICTTEN417	Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN434	Install, configure and test internet protocol networks
ICTWEB304	Build simple web pages
ICTWEB430	Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages
ICTWEB431	Create and style simple markup language documents
ICTWEB432	Design website layouts
ICTWEB433	Confirm accessibility of websites
ICTWEB434	Transfer content to websites
ICTWEB440	Use web authoring tools
ICTWEB441	Produce basic client-side script
ICTWEB442	Produce interactive web animation
ICTWEB443	Implement search engine optimisations
ICTWEB445	Implement content management systems
ICTWEB450	Evaluate and select a web hosting service
ICTWEB451	Apply structured query language in relational databases
ICTWEB452	Create a markup language document

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Technical Support Officer
Customer Support Officer
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At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.

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.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

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ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Fee Free Tafe

Fee Free Tafe

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

Tuition Fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Want to find out more about the ICT Industry?

Career opportunities

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Want to find out more about the ICT Industry?

Career opportunities

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ICT40120
Certificate IV in Information Technology