Key details
Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 12 to 24 months. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and units selected and how long individual students take to reach the required competency level.
Intake
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Entry requirements
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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
- database maintenance
- networking
- programming
- systems administration
- web development
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Information Technology Support Services, Education Support include:
>Computer Technician
>Client Support Officer (ICT)
>Network Operations Technician
>Software Support Technician
>Technical Officer (ICT)
Credit transfers and advanced standing
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.
Completed Award Course Level | HE | VET | to a HE Award | Credit granted for a completed award in the same field |
Certificate IV | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Certificate IV | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Associate Degree | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
Associate Degree | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to the Diploma of Information Technology or Bachelor of Information Technology. On completion of this qualification, credit(s) may be available into Higher Education courses.
Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:
- ICT Support Technicians
- Desktop deployment technician
- Level 1 help desk support
- Network support administrator
- Network operations technician
- Network technician
Fees
2023 course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $3,745.00, and for students who are not eligible is $21,400.00.
VET fee exempt
Exemptions apply to VET tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Recipient of a Centrelink payment
- Recipient of a Veteran's Affairs payment
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.
If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.
International VET Package
Course information flyer(s)
Why study at CDU?
"Study with the Territory's largest Training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster"
Why study at CDU?
"Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses"
What will I study?
To achieve a ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology a total of twenty (20) units of competency must be completed comprising seven (7) Core and thirteen (13) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Course structure
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 1070
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
Core units of competency | ||
BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | 50 |
BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management | 30 |
ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | 60 |
ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | 30 |
ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | 60 |
ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 |
ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems | 40 |
Total nominal hours for core units | 310 | |
Elective units of competency (Select 13) | ||
ICTICT429 | Determine and confirm client business requirements | 40 |
ICTNWK311 | Install and test network protocols | 40 |
ICTNWK431 | Create network documentation | 40 |
ICTNWK542 | Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers | 120 |
ICTNWK543 | Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches | 90 |
ICTPRG431 | Apply query language in relational databases | 60 |
ICTPRG440 | Apply introductory programming skills in different languages | 60 |
ICTTEN417 | Install, configure and test a router | 60 |
ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks | 50 |
ICTWEB430 | Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages | 60 |
ICTWEB441 | Produce basic client-side script | 40 |
ICTWEB451 | Apply structured query language in relational databases | 60 |
ICTWEB431 | Create and style simple markup language documents | 40 |
Total nominal hours for elective units | 760 | |
Total nominal hours for the qualification | 1070 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification may include:
- Completion of ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology, or other relevant qualifications; or
- Demonstrated vocational experience in a range of IT work environments in a network support role, including administrator, manager, operations analyst, operations engineer/technician, or technician.
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the ICT - Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine
Study Mode: On campus, online
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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How to apply
How to apply for domestic students
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Admission requirements for domestic students
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How to apply for international students
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The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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