Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120)
Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120)
Our nationally accredited Information Technology courses are for anyone who requires specialist skills and knowledge to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies. Persons working at this level apply a wide range of higher level technical…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our nationally accredited Information Technology courses are for anyone who requires specialist skills and knowledge to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies. Persons working at this level apply a wide range of higher level technical skills in ICT areas such as Networking, IT support, Database development, Programming and Web development.
Our graduates are eligible for student membership at Australian Computer Society (ACS). The ACS is the association for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals, with a large and active membership from all levels of the ICT industry. The ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT. The ACS is a member of the Australian Council of Professions.
Course Information
Our Information Technology courses have been developed according to the requirements of the Information and Communications Technology Training Package (ICT15), in consultation with our industry partners and have been approved for delivery by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). They are nationally recognised qualifications within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Study Path
Training is delivered in stages which correspond to AQF Levels IV to VI. The preferred pathway for a qualification is for students to complete the requirements of the previous level qualification before progressing to the next level – thereby achieving more than one qualification. Applicants without the previous level qualification will be considered if they have relevant qualification and/or vocational experience. Please contact the College for more information. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the workplace.
Course Delivery and Assessment Methods
Delivery and assessment strategies are selected to reflect the nature of the elements and performance criteria of the competency together with the needs and learning style of the participants. Qualifications are delivered over 20 hours per week, 16 hours face-to-face and 4 hours online learning.
Assessment methodology may include but is not limited to: observation, project/ report, case study, role play, exercises, activities; and written/oral tasks including multiple choice questions and short answers, essays, true/false and presentations
Vocational and Employment Outcome
ICT Business Analyst, Programmer, ICT Support Technician, ICT Network and Systems Administrator, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Cyber Security Analyst, Information Security Analyst.
Pathway:
Southern Cross University – Bachelor of Information Technology (3 years)
Charles Sturt University – Bachelor of Information Technology (3 years)
REQUIREMENTS
- Year 11 or equivalent certificate of senior secondary education
- Recommended English Level: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (If the level of English is insufficient, a suitable course can be organised)
- Age Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Academies Australasia Polytechnic (AAPoly), part of the Academies Australasia Group, is a higher education provider based in Melbourne. AAPoly offers a wide range of courses for international students covering subject areas which include: Accounting, Business, Commerce, Management, Information Technology, Tourism, Health Services Management, Hospitality, and MBA. Students will benefit from its well qualified lecturers with a vast amount of professional experience in the industry.
