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Select at least one option to generate PDF.Gain the skills needed to meet the growing demand for qualified staff to help protect businesses and organisations from threats and attacks.
As the first TAFE in WA to open a Cyber Security Training Centre, we are skilling Western Australians to take on jobs in the growing cyber security industry. Our cyber security courses focus on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security equipping you with a suite of essential skills to combat threats and protect an organisation's assets.
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a para professional qualification that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to offer a comprehensive set of technical services within your company or organisation such as:
- performing a security risk assessment
- implementing best practice for identity management
- evaluating an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
- managing a cyber-security environment
- assessing and securing cloud services
- performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
- identity management
- cyber security awareness
- critical infrastructure protection
- virtualised cyber security infrastructure design
- threat evaluation
- identify IoT vulnerabilities
- risk Assessment and Penetration Testing
- manage IP, ethics, and privacy in ICT environments
- advanced Computing and IoT Knowledge
To be successful in this course and in the cyber security industry, you should consider if you have the following attributes:
- Good at maths
- Able to cope with physical and psychological demands of this type of work
- Basic Understanding of ICT: Students should have a foundational knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), including basic programming, network structure, databases, and hardware components.
- Interest in Cybersecurity: Since the course is heavily oriented towards cybersecurity, students should have a genuine interest in this area. They should be curious about understanding different types of cyber threats, how they work, and how they can be prevented.
- Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to solve problems and think critically is crucial for this course. Many units involve identifying threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and finding appropriate solutions.
- Ethical Mindset: Given the course's focus on ethics and privacy in ICT environments, students should have a good sense of ethics and understand the importance of maintaining privacy and security in digital environments.
- Teamwork and Communication Skills: As the course involves managing team effectiveness and interacting with clients on a business level, good interpersonal skills, such as effective communication, collaboration, and leadership, are important.
- Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex systems and situations is important, especially for tasks like risk assessments, penetration testing, and business analysis activities.
- Self-Motivated and Proactive Learner: Cybersecurity is a fast-evolving field. Therefore, students need to be self-motivated and proactive in keeping up with the latest trends and developments.
- Attention to Detail: Cybersecurity often involves spotting small anomalies that could indicate larger issues. Thus, attention to detail is a valuable attribute for students entering this course.
- Resilience and Persistence: Cybersecurity can often be a challenging field, with new issues arising regularly. Resilience and persistence will help students to deal with these challenges effectively.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
You must have completed 22334VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security or equivalent
OR
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking) or equivalent
OR
have at least two years of comprehensive and relevant workplace experience
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
On campus
This hands on course is run over 2 days per week with classes and laboratories scheduled between 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Additional access to laboratories is also available during these times for students to further develop their skills.
At-home study
To successfully complete this course, you will need to do approximately 10 hours of study per week outside of scheduled classes.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Other job titles may include:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Information Security Manager/Analyst
- ICT Security Manager
- Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker
- Security Architect
- Digital Forensics Investigator/Analyst
- Network Security Administrator/Analyst
- Systems/Network Administrator
Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
You may be eligible for entry and/or credits in ECU's YE89 Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Study options and next steps
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Semester 1, 2024
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
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| When | Semester 1, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2023
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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