Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to install and administer simple networks, servers, client desktop deployments, networking, object oriented programming, mobile apps development and robotics programming.
Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (day)
VTAC course code
- 3400277344 (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Student success
WINNING A GLOBAL TECH COMPETITION
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and administer simple networks, servers, and client desktop deployments either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team.
This one year course is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge of students that have little or no prior experience in this field. This could be school leavers or mature aged students looking for a career change.
The explosion of the internet, cloud networks, office networks, wireless networks, data security, application development and associated technologies in recent years has led to a high demand for skilled workers in this wide and varied field. The Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology provides an excellent entry point for a student to learn about, and become both knowledgeable and skilled in some of the fundamental IT networking and programming technologies.
These foundation skills taught in computer systems technology include programming and mobile app development, routing and switching, server administration, both Linux (open source) and Microsoft (propriety), client support, data security, and testing and troubleshooting networking issues.
During the study, students are enrolled in the Cisco Networking Academy program, which prepares a student to take the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Certification Exam. Students are also eligible to articulate into the Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology.
Course structure
Students are required to complete a total of 20 units, including 12 core units and eight elective units, as listed below. This course is delivered in a traditional face-to-face, classroom-based mode.
Units of study
Core units
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices (BSBSUS401)
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes (BSBWHS304)
Determine and confirm client business requirements (ICTICT401)
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment (ICTICT418)
Connect, maintain and configure hardware components (ICTICT421)
Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network (ICTNWK404)
Build a small wireless local area network (ICTNWK405)
Apply introductory programming skills in another language (ICTPRG414)
Configure and troubleshoot operating system software (ICTSAS425)
Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults (ICTSAS426)
Install, configure and test a router (ICTTEN417)
Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages (ICTWEB411)
Elective units
Identify, evaluate and apply current industry- specific technologies to meet industry standards (ICTICT417)
Install and manage a server (ICTNWK401 )
Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT (ICTNWK402)
Install, configure and test network security (ICTNWK406)
Apply introductory object-orientated language skills (ICTPRG406)
Develop mobile applications (ICTPRG409)
Install, configure and test an internet protocol network (ICTTEN416)
Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches (ICTTEN419)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
This course provides prerequisite skills for students wanting to continue their studies in information technology. Career outcomes could include:
- network support administrator
- network operations support
- network operations technician
- network technician
- network support technician
- assistant programmer
- assistant web developer
Aims and objectives
This qualification allows students to install, configure and repair computer networks under supervision. Students will be expected to be able to install and administer simple networks, servers, and client desktop deployments, either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team. On completion of this course, students should be able to develop mobile applications and robotics-related programs.
Graduate skills
Students gain the knowledge and skills required to seek work as a technician in the modern networking and IT industry. Graduates of this course should have the skills to continue their study in the Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology (ICT60515) or a range of Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Professional recognition
Cisco Network Academy Program: Routing and Switching.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.
Entry requirements
Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
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