Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
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 Information Technology Networking provides training in networking, server administration (Windows and Linux), security and client support. Students can also enrol in Cisco qualifications (IT Essentials and Cisco I and II). Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to install and manage small-scale networks, either as an independent network support technician or as part of a team.
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Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time. Mid-year option is an entry level course designed to facilitate passage into the Diploma of Information Technology Networking in the following year.
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (day)
VTAC course code
- 3400277074
Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate IV of Information Technology Networking provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and manage small scale networks, either as an independent network support technician 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, data security and associated technologies in recent years has led to a high demand for skilled workers in this wide and varied field. The Certificate IV of IT Networking provides an excellent entry point for a student to learn about, and become both knowledgeable and skilled in some of the fundamental aspects of IT Networking technologies.
These foundation skills taught in IT Networking include Routing and Switching, Server Administration, both Linux (open source) and Microsoft (propriety), client support, data security, python scripting and the testing and troubleshooting of networking issues.
The course is delivered on campus and in specialised classrooms, with “Lab” rooms equipped to simulate the workplace environment.
Students are also eligible to articulate into the Diploma of IT Networking upon completion of the certificate.
Mid-year option
This IT program commencing mid-year is an entry level course into the IT industry and is also designed to facilitate passage into the Diploma of IT Networking in the following year.
It concludes in Summer School, February of the following year and it is designed to give students sufficient training and knowledge to articulate into the Diploma of IT Networking upon completion, starting in March of the same year.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 17 units for this course, as listed below. Part-time students can start these units at any time during the semester. This course is made up of eight core units and nine electives.
Units of study
Core units
Install, configure and test an internet protocol network (ICTTEN416)
Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network (ICTNWK404)
Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT (ICTNWK402)
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)
Manage network and data integrity (ICTNWK403)
Install and manage a server (ICTNWK401)
Elective units
Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet industry standards (ICTICT417)
Build a small wireless local area network (ICTNWK405)
Create scripts for networking (ICTNWK409)
Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches (ICTTEN419)
Configure and troubleshoot operating system software (ICTSAS425)
Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults (ICTSAS426)
Introduce cloud computing into business operations (BSBSMB412)
Install, configure and test network security (ICTNWK406)
Configure a desktop environment (ICTNWK408)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Graduates may have the opportunity to work in a number of support roles in the areas of network administration and IT help desk support officer. Alternatively, students should be well prepared to continue into the Diploma of Information Technology Networking.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: network support, network operations support, network operations technician, network technician, and network support technician.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: network support, network operations support, network operations technician, network technician, and network support technician.
Aims and objectives
Students gain the skills and knowledge to install and manage small-scale networks, either as an independent network support technician of as part of a team.
Graduate skills
Graduates of this course will be expected to be able to perform as a specialist and demonstrate:
- the skills necessary for working in a networking team on a small-scale network
- knowledge of and experience in administrating a network
- knowledge of and experience in installing, configuring and fault finding hardware devices.
Professional recognition
Cisco Network Academy Program: Routing & 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
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.
The preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in a network support role, including administrator, manager, operations analyst, operations engineer/technician, or technician.
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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