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Key details

Duration

1 year/s

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

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine
Not available to international students.

Course code

ICT40120

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.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

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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"
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"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
 

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
BSBCRT404Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes50
BSBXCS404Contribute to cyber security risk management30
ICTICT426Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices60
ICTICT443Work collaboratively in the ICT industry30
ICTICT451Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments60
ICTPRG302Apply introductory programming techniques40
ICTSAS432Identify and resolve client ICT problems40
 Total nominal hours for core units310
Elective units of competency (Select 13)
ICTICT429Determine and confirm client business requirements40
ICTNWK311Install and test network protocols40
ICTNWK431Create network documentation40
ICTNWK542Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers120
ICTNWK543Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches90
ICTPRG431Apply query language in relational databases60
ICTPRG440Apply introductory programming skills in different languages60
ICTTEN417Install, configure and test a router60
ICTTEN434Install, configure and test internet protocol networks50
ICTWEB430Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages60
ICTWEB441Produce basic client-side script40
ICTWEB451Apply structured query language in relational databases60
ICTWEB431Create and style simple markup language documents40
 Total nominal hours for elective units760
 Total nominal hours for the qualification1070

 

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

Sector
Vocational Education & Training
Industry groups
COMPUTING
Occupation types
Ict Support Technicians Nfd
Area of study
Information Technology, IT and Network Engineering

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

CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.

 

Visit How to apply for CDU TAFE courses for more information.

 

Admission requirements for domestic students

Before applying, you may want to check if you meet the admission requirements for studying with CDU.

 

CDU has many pathways to study, so don't worry if you don't meet the admission requirements right now. There is a study pathway to get you started on your journey.

Not sure if you are a domestic or international student?

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To help you out, we've put together a guide to answer any questions you might have.

How to apply for international students

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

 

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.

Find a CDU agent partner

Applicants may seek further information about international education in Australia from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training or from our overseas / external representatives.

 

To help with the process, we've compile a list of authorised representatives.

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