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22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

National ID 22603VIC State ID BGT15

There is currently a skills shortage in this very specialised sector of the IT industry

This is a technician level qualification that will provide you with a comprehensive set of technical skills that will mean you are job ready and highly employable.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesEast Perth. Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent).

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode On campus.

Be equipped to tackle the network security challenges faced by Australian businesses, services and industry with this specialised course in cyber security

Cyber attacks on Australian networks are an ever-increasing threat to individuals, businesses and national security and there is currently a skills shortage in this very specialised sector of the IT industry. You'll gain insights into mitigation techniques that are key to tackling potential cyber attacks faced by modern industry by completing North Metropolitan TAFE's Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

Our Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician level qualification that will provide you with the knowledge and a comprehensive set of technical skills that will mean you are job ready and highly employable.

There are currently two study options for this course, On campus which is face-to-face, full-time and part-time which is delivered in the evenings.

The part-time study option is ideal for IT staff who want to upskill into a cyber security role or for the passionate cyber security enthusiast. 
New candidates with a limited background in IT should consider the On campus study option, or enrol for the Certificate III in Information Technology (Cyber Security) instead.

  • Monitor the risk of cyber security attack
  • Implement appropriate software
  • Use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats
  • Protect an organisation from insider security breaches
  • Develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks

I have the following attributes:

  • Able to apply analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $285.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $285.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course 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.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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  
National ID Unit title
ICTCLD401 Configure cloud services
ICTNWK422 Install and manage servers
ICTNWK435 Create secure virtual private networks
ICTPRG434 Automate processes
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

Details

Duration 12 Months
When Semester 1, 2024
Where East Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $285.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $285.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course 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.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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  
National ID Unit title
ICTCLD401 Configure cloud services
ICTNWK422 Install and manage servers
ICTNWK435 Create secure virtual private networks
ICTPRG434 Automate processes
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $285.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $285.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course 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.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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  
National ID Unit title
ICTCLD401 Configure cloud services
ICTNWK422 Install and manage servers
ICTNWK435 Create secure virtual private networks
ICTPRG434 Automate processes
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

Details

Duration 4 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $285.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $285.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course 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.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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  
National ID Unit title
ICTCLD401 Configure cloud services
ICTNWK422 Install and manage servers
ICTNWK435 Create secure virtual private networks
ICTPRG434 Automate processes
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

Details

Duration 12 Months
When Semester 2, 2024
Where East Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $285.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $285.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course 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.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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  
National ID Unit title
ICTCLD401 Configure cloud services
ICTNWK422 Install and manage servers
ICTNWK435 Create secure virtual private networks
ICTPRG434 Automate processes
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

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