22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

VU course code: 22603VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning, Online

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Werribee, Online, Footscray Nicholson

Next start date

21 July 2025

Application closes

13 July 2025

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Overview

Kickstart your career in the fast-growing cyber security industry with a Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC) at Victoria University (VU).

Start your cyber security career sooner with this course that qualifies you to work in cyber security technician roles in IT support across government, business, and community organisations.

Learn current best-practice skills directly from experts, thanks to VU’s active membership in TAFEcyber and strong connections to industry. Through VU’s partnerships including Cisco Networking Academy and the Australian Cyber Security Centre, you’ll enjoy expert panel discussions and industry events embedded in your hands-on training right from the start.

With a Certificate IV in Cyber Security, you’ll be equipped to take advantage of the massive expected growth in cyber security jobs. Get job-ready with the technical skills needed to:

monitor the risk of cyber security attacks
use software, tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats
protect an organisation from insider security breaches
develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks.

Plus, as a VU student you’ll benefit from various paid and volunteer opportunities supporting the IT and cyber security needs of local small businesses.

Free TAFE

From 1 January 2025, you can only access a Free TAFE fee waiver for the 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security if you first complete the ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology. Conditions apply.

: The 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician-level qualification that will provide graduates with the knowledge and a comprehensive set of technical skills that enables them to:

monitor the risk of cyber security attacks

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.
: You’ll get work-ready when you study at VU’s Cyber Security Training Centre in St Albans, by immersing yourself in real-world cyber security tasks and experiencing what it’s like working in a cyber security operations centre (CSOC).
In CSOC, you’ll be part of a team and get practical experience in a simulated environment. The attack and defend rooms put you in the hot seat, giving you the chance to take on the role of hacker or defender and put your skills to the test.
: If you’re just starting out in the industry, you’ll benefit from in-person study at our state-of-the-art Cyber Security Training Centre in St Albans.
However, if you prefer you can study 100% online. Provided your equipment meets minimum specifications, you can fit your course around your life by studying either:
full-time online: scheduled online classes three days per week over 12 months
part-time online: scheduled online classes two evenings per week over 18 months.
When you study online with VU, you’ll get to practise and reinforce your skills through a range of cloud-based labs and learning activities.
: With this course supported by the Cisco Networking Academy, you can be sure everything you learn at VU is up to date with the latest standards in this fast-growing industry.
Cisco Networking Academy supports VU to grow your cyber security knowledge and skills so you’ll be ready to meet the massive demand that continues to grow both locally and globally. After graduation, you’ll be able to take on exciting employment opportunities across almost every industry.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

You can choose from studying 100% online or in-person at various campuses or our state-of-the-art Cyber Security Training Centre in St Albans.

To be awarded the 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security, 16 units must be completed comprising:

8 core units
8 elective units

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Be part of the solution to Australia’s huge expected worker shortage as cyber attacks continue to grow. With 30,000 unfilled jobs expected in Australia by 2026, your skills will be highly valued.

With a Certificate IV in Cyber Security, you’ll be work-ready for jobs such as: