22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include: 

• Junior cyber security analyst
• Cyber security specialist
• Security vulnerability specialist
• Network security technician

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

• Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
• Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
• Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.

On successful completion, it will create a pathway and transition to a Diploma (Cyber Security Specialisation), Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, and Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity.

22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security - 2026

If a student wishes to undertake the course and has limited to no experience in the ICT industry, it is highly recommended the student undertakes Short Course VTP534 Introduction to Cyber Security. This course will give students the foundation knowledge in networking and Python programming.

There are no compulsory entry requirements however, the preferred pathways for learners considering this qualification may include:

• Completion of VTP534 Introduction to Cyber Security;
• Completion of ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology, ICT40120 Certificate IV in IT or other relevant courses; or
• Demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments using information technologies.

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Resources

Students are issued with a study guide, all study materials and access to online resources.

The recommended technology requirements are so students can access the computer labs, hardware and software remotely and to study online, these includes:

• upspec'd computer with current operating system and dual monitor
• recommended i5 or i7 1.8GHz+ processor speed
• minimum 250GB SSD (Solid-state drive) storage device
• recommended 16GB RAM minimum
• broadband internet plan with reasonable speed and stability
• webcam, headset/speakers or microphone

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Casuarina, Online



Study Mode:On campus, Online



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.