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Certificate IV in Information Technology

Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J

This course is offered as a traineeship as well as an on campus course.Commence your career in information and communication technology (ICT) with confidence. With our information technology course, you’ll gain the essential practical skills and knowledge to work as an outstanding support help desk technician.In our information technology course, you’ll build foundation networking, computer systems, virtualisation, systems administration, programming, web design and database skills. Enhance your workplace communication and business skills to communicate confidently with internal and external clients and your colleagues while you work together on simple projects.Our information technology course will provide you with the knowledge to undertake several ICT Industry vendor certifications including Microsoft MCTS and CompTIA A+ Technician.This course is ideal to prpare for a Diploma of Website Development or Diploma of Software Development.We developed this course in conjunction with industry to provide you with a true opportunity to experience basic ICT technician support work in IT environments in Australian businesses.Like Box Hill Institute - IT & Cyber Security on FacebookFollow Box Hill Institute - IT & Cyber Security on Instagram Course will be replaced Please note: This training package will change in the near future and minor alterations to the course will occur. All new students will be enrolled into the new course. Commence your career in information and communication technology (ICT) with confidence. With our information technology course, you’ll gain the essential practical skills and knowledge to work as an outstanding support help desk technician. Build foundation networking, computer systems, virtualisation, systems administration, programming, web design and database skills. Enhance your workplace communication and business skills to communicate confidently with internal and external clients and your colleagues.

Designed for

Domestic students must have either:successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent, orsuccessfully completed Year 11 and attend an interview, orbe a mature aged applicant, orbe a current VCAL student ( you can study selected units in conjunction with your VCAL studies)TRAINEESHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To apply for this course, you must also be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider and have a training contract with an employer. We can provide information and support on how to apply for a traineeship with an employer listed by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Contact the Skills & Jobs Centre on (03) 8892 1350 or email sajc.elgar@boxhill.edu.au.PRE-TRAINING REVIEWTo assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Structure

Completion of 20 units (5 core units plus 15 elective units).

Standard entry requirements

VTAC and direct entryRecognition of Prior Learning is available.

Recognition

This course is government accredited and has national recognitionThe qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4 Successful completion will enable you to study:a dual Certificate IV qualification in ICT such as the Certificate IV in Computer Systems TechnologyDiploma of Information TechnologyNetworkingSystems administration Diploma of Software DevelopmentDiploma of Website developmentAdvanced Diploma of Computer Systems TechnologyThe Bachelor of Computer SystemsNetworkingCloud and Virtualisation

Study pathways

This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) and to support small to medium enterprises that require broader ICT support.After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a range of employment opportunities including:computer techniciancustomer supportinformation systems operatorPC supportsupport programmerwebsite supporttechnical supportuser support technicianYou may apply a wide range of knowledge and skills in basic IT support, database development, programming and web development, working safely and ethically in a sustainable work environment.

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