ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Level:

Certificate IV

CRICOS Code:

103059B

Delivered Location:

Melbourne Campus, Sydney Campus

Duration:

52 Weeks

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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others.

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

database development: interpreting specifications, technical designs and flow charts, modifying software applications, constructing technical specifications from models and testing, and writing technical documents
database maintenance: managing, cleaning, storing and verifying organisational data, and evaluating compliance with internal and external data ethics regulations and legislation
gaming development: creating 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
networking: installing, configuring and testing networks and servers in organisations
programming: building, testing and applying basic object-oriented language skills, user interfaces and software developments
systems administration support: implementing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
web development: designing website layouts through textual and visual content transfer, search engine optimisation and simple markup language documents.

Course Outline
Qualification Code & Name	ICT40120 - Certificate IV in Information Technology		Qualification Duration	52 Weeks (4 Terms of 10 Weeks)
Terms Term Duration: Each term consists of 10 weeks.		Unit Code	Unit Name	Core / Elective Unit
Term 1		ICTICT429	Determine and confirm client business requirements	Elective
		ICTNWEEK422	Install and manage servers	Elective
		ICTNWEEK546	Manage network security	Elective
		ICTWEB452	Create a markup language document	Elective
		ICTICT443	Work collaboratively in the ICT industry	Core
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 2		ICTPRG436	Develop mobile applications	Elective
		BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities	Elective
		ICTWEB441	Produce basic client-side script	Elective
		BSBXCS402	Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices	Elective
		ICTSAD402	Develop and present ICT feasibility reports	Elective
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 3		ICTNWEEK425	Build small wireless local area networks	Elective
		ICTNWEEK560	Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks	Elective
		ICTNPL413	Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry	Elective
		BSBXCS404	Contribute to cyber security risk management	Core
		ICTICT426	Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices	Core
Term Break (3 Weeks)
Term 4		ICTPRG302	Apply introductory programming techniques	Core
		BSBCRT411	Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes	Core
		ICTSAS432	Identify and resolve client ICT problems	Core
		ICTICT433	Build graphical user interfaces	Elective
		ICTICT451	Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments	Core
Term Break (3 Weeks)

Important Information

Note that the sequence of unit delivery may vary. A timetable with your allocated units for each term will be provided at the beginning of the term.
To successfully complete the qualification, a total of 20 units must be completed, including 7 Core and 13 Elective units as listed above.

Completing the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology can lead to various job opportunities in the IT field. Some potential career paths include:

IT Support Specialist
Network Administrator
Systems Administrator
Web Developer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Database Administrator

Potential employment options are in a range of IT related roles.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of advanced diploma qualifications such as the ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.

A Course credit is the recognition of prior learning, study, or work experience that allows students to receive credit towards a qualification. It can reduce the course duration and cost required to complete a course by exempting students from certain units if they have already met the learning outcomes. This process is outlined on the Sydney Metro College website under the download section in the Student Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:

Students must be over 18 years of age.
Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.

Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, consisting of 4 terms of 10 weeks each, plus up to 12 weeks of term breaks (4 weeks per term), including public holidays.

This program is delivered in the classroom and through online structured self-study on e-learning portal.