ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

VU course code: ICT40120 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

VET

Location

Footscray Nicholson, Sunshine

Next start date

22 April 2024

Application closes

26 April 2024

Overview

Start your journey to becoming a technology expert with the Certificate IV in Information Technology ICT40120 at Victoria University.

Develop technical skills in animation, basic cloud computing, cyber awareness, digital media, generalist IT support services, networking, programming, systems and web development.

This course is specifically designed as a blended model to focus on digital technology and programming skills.

Throughout this course you will also build industry essential skills that are transferable across multiple sectors. Skills such as problem solving, effective communication, database maintenance, gaming development, networking, programming, systems administration support and web development.

Upon completion of this course you will have gained knowledge and skills in:

installing and configuring secure network and cloud environments
identifying and evaluating emerging technologies
developing full-stack web applications
maintaining and analysing data stored in SQL databases, and
working effectively in teams and with clients.

Unique to the Certificate IV in Information Technology ICT40120 is the co-design with industry as well as access to modern facilities and equipment at the Sunshine Skills Hub. You will gain opportunities to network with industry, join industry bodies, and apply for internships.

This course is an ideal next step for anyone who has completed the Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120.

: Graduate capabilities can be located within the employability skills specific to industry requirements, which include: communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management, learning and technology.

Application of knowledge and skills:

Graduates of the Certificate IV in Information Technology will have a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills effective communications.

Volume of Learning

The Certificate IV in Information Technology incorporates structured, with face-to-face and facilitated learning through a blended model.

The volume of learning for this qualification is typically 0 - 2 years.
: VU’s industry connections let you make professional contacts and gain practical experience before you graduate.

We have links with companies including Cisco, Amazon, Microsoft and Inspur. You'll also learn from industry guest lecturers, as well as our expert staff.

Past students training in IT at VU Polytechnic have had the opportunity to network with industry and gain employment at organisations including:

Drive Agencies Pty Ltd

Australian Unity

Claytons Group Pty Ltd.
: Our range of up-to-date technologies will prepare you for future professional practice. You'll have access to extensive computing and networking resources including:

a full set of Cisco routers and switches

virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure

Amazon cloud servers

mobile labs

graphics and video authoring tools

software development kits

latest software packages including net and Java integrated development environment.
: The Sunshine Skills Hub provides flexible training solutions that focus on developing the skills industry demand. Skills that involve a blend of creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and specialist technical skills in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D Printing, drone surveying, construction robotics, data analytics, e.health and cybersecurity.

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

To be awarded the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology, a total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved, comprising of:

- seven (7) core units plus

- thirteen (13) elective units, of which:

* at least nine (9) units must be selected from the elective units listed in the training package qualification, and up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 3, 4 or 5 approved by VU Polytechnic.

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

Australia’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to see the employment growth and average earnings for ICT support technicians.

The Certificate IV in Information Technology ICT40120 prepares you for a range of roles across IT, government, banking/finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics and manufacturing. Upon completion, you will have gained the skills to pursue a possible career in: