Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) Print

Course ID: (ICA40405)

This qualification is based on the introductory skills and knowledge in information technology and data communications. Students learn the practical skills and theoretical knowledge in building and installing operating systems (Linux and Windows), installing and managing simple networks and to be an effective team member.

Certificate IV Information Technology (Networking) is made up of core, elective and prerequisite units. There are mandatory prerequisites for this qualification.

Requirements
CRICOS Code 062465J
Entry Requirements Students must satisfy the following Age, English and Academic requirements:
  • Age: must be 18 years of age or over
  • English Proficiency Level: IELTS score of at least 5.5 or TOEFL score of at least 550
  • Academic Qualifications: Successful completion of Year 12 or its equivalent
Duration 34 weeks (3 terms)   
Learning & Assessment Strategy Group based face-to-face lectures and tutorials, hands on practical workshops and formative learning projects, Tutorial demonstration tasks and challenge tests, individual project tasks and exams
Timetable 20 hours per week full time study
Possible Employment Opportunities This qualification means you can be employed as:
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Manager
  • Network Operations Analyst
  • Network Operations Technician
  • Network Technician 
Subjects: Certificate IV in Information Technology - Networking (ICA40405)
Code Subject Name Unit Code Unit Name
IT1# Fundamentals of IT ICAW2001A Work effectively in an IT environment
    BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAW2002A Communicate in the workplace
ICAU1128A Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware
ICAU2231A Use computer operating system
ICAI3020A Install and optimise operating system software
ICAU2006A Operate computing packages
ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAS3024A Provide basic system administration
ICAD2012A Design organisational documents using computing packages
IT 2# Networking Basics ICAI3101A Install and manage network protocols
ICAS3032A Provide Network System Administration
ICAS3120A Configure and administer a network operating system
IT 3# Business Need Analysis ICAD4217A Create technical documentation
ICAA4233A Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA4041A Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
IT4# Install an  Maintain a Network ICAI4097A Install and configure a network
ICAS4124A Monitor and administer network security
IT5  Software faults and System Support ICAI4030A Install software to networked computers
ICAT4221A Locate equipment, system and software faults
ICAS4127A Support system software
IT6 Server Design ICAI2015A# Install software application
ICAI4029A# Install network hardware to a network
ICAA5140A# Design a server
IT7 Security Principles and Intranet ICAI4099A Build an intranet
ICAI4188A Install and maintain a server
ICAB4235A Build basic perimeter security into a network
IT8 Networking Scripts ICAB4225A Automate processes
ICAB4220A Create scripts for networking
IT9 Manage IT Projects ICAD4043A Develop and Present a feasibility report
PSPPM402A Manage simple projects
BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning
ICAW4214A Maintain ethical conduct

# Subjects and units are prerequisites for this qualification