Course Description

This partial qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technical functions and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user. The class is completed once a week throughout the school year at on an allocated day and time.

Course Information

Who Should Attend?

Year 12 students whom have previously completed the Certificate III in IT as part of a VETDSS or SBAT program

Course Outcomes

Training is primarily provided using the networking elective units which will allow progression into the full Certificate IV in Information Technology program.

Course Duration

The Certificate IV in Information Technology VETDSS program is a partial qualification completed in approximately 9- 10 months of the school calendar year.

Entry Requirements

Students need to be at the appropriate LLN level for a certificate IV level qualification and have completed a certificate III in Information Technology to be accepted into the program.

Assessment Information

Assessment is ongoing during the program and includes undertaking specific activities and obtaining feedback from your trainer.

Certificate Award Requirements

This partial qualification will be tailored to suit individual school requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Many individuals may already be competent in one or more of the units of competency. RPL is available for each unit of competency based on relevant workplace experience, formal training or other expertise. Recognition will involve submission of your evidence in the form of a portfolio.

Course Structure

VETDSS partial qualifications are tailored to suit individual school requirements. Some of the possible units that could be completed are:

  • ICTNWK420 – Install and configure virtual machines
  • ICTICT443 – Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • ICTWNk422 – Install and manage servers
  • ICTNWK421 – Install, configure and test network security
  • BSBXCS404 – Contribute to cyber security risk assessment
  • BSBCRT404 – Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes

VETDSS partial qualifications are tailored to suit individual school requirements. Some of the possible units that could be completed are:

  • ICTNWK420 – Install and configure virtual machines
  • ICTICT443 – Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • ICTWNk422 – Install and manage servers
  • ICTNWK421 – Install, configure and test network security
  • BSBXCS404 – Contribute to cyber security risk assessment
  • BSBCRT404 – Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes