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ICT40120-Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

Overview

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.
  • Back-end Web Development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data.
  • Business Analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses.
  • Cloud Architecture: developing, improving, and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans.
  • Cloud Engineering: building, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks.
  • Cyber Security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans.
  • Database and Data Management: creating, designing, and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management.
  • Front end Web Development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages.
  • Game Art and Design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards.
  • Game Programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development.
  • Systems Administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications.
  • Systems Analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions.
Campus Location Sydney
Applicant Domestic | International
Course Duration 52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
CRICOS COURSE CODE 112211B

Who should apply for this course and why

This course is targeted at international students who are:

Seeking to pursue a career in information technology networking.
Seeking to enter a new industry sector.
Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.

Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are as an independent network support technician in a range of industry areas. Further education pathways may include ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology or a range of higher education qualifications in information and communications technology (ICT).

How will you learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose

Lectures
Projects
Computer LAB
Assessments
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Career Opportunities

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of positions as indicated

  • Network Administrator
  • Network Support Technician
  • Systems Administrator
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Network Engineer
  • Help Desk Technician
  • IT Consultant (Networking)

Course Detail

Course Structure

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self-study. All classroom-based training will take place at the Australian National Education.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 14 hours per week, as well as complete 6 hours of structured self-study per week for 40 study weeks (4 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments

Core Units
Requirement ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) requires the successful completion of 7 core units
Core Subjects Title
BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes-Core
BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management-Core
ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices-Core
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry-Core
ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments-Core
ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques-Core
ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems-Core
Elective Units
Requirement ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) requires the successful completion of 13 elective units
Elective Subjects Title
ICTWEB452 Create a mark-up language document-Elective
BSBPEF402** Develop personal work priorities-Elective
ICTNWK422 Install and manage servers-Elective
ICTNWK423 Manage network and data integrity-Elective
ICTNWK425 Build small wireless local area networks-Elective
ICTSAD402 Develop and present ICT feasibility reports-Elective
ICTICT429 Determine and confirm client business requirements-Elective
ICTTEN417 Install, configure and test a router-Elective
ICTTEN420 Design, install and configure an internetwork-Elective
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data-Elective
ICTICT425 Implement WHS, environmental sustainability and anti-discrimination practices in an ICT workplace-Elective
ICTPMG505 Manage ICT projects-Elective
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices-Elective
Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.

Course Progress and Attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

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Entry Requirements

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12
Must participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course, and student needs
Must have at least one of the following:
  • IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must not be more than 2 years old)
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test (e.g. ANE College's LLN)

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Fee & Scholarship

Course Fees

The costs for this course are as follows:

Tuition fees: $12,500 AUD
Enrolment fee: $250 AUD
Material fee: $1000 AUD
Non Tuition Fees

May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at www.ane.edu.au

Course Title

ICT40120-Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

CRICOS Code

03859B

Start Year

2024

How Can I Apply

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:

  • a copy of your High School Certificate
  • proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where to From Here?
  • If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions.
  • If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us at sydney.campus@ane.edu.au
  • Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
  • The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
  • This course outline should be read in conjunction with Australian National Education’s International Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.ane.edu.au/.
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