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Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)

Course Code: CICA40105 CRICOS Code: 059769G

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
1 Year/s (Note that this course is a prerequisite for entry to the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking). The combined duration is two years.)	Hawthorn (Term 1) Lilydale (Term 1) Wantirna (Term 1)	A$12,950 (annual for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

This course provides students with significant exposure to the major operating environment such as Microsoft Server, Novell Netware Server and Linux.

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to work in the IT industry as network administrators, support officers and hardware/operating system officers. On completion students can also continue to both the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) and Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration). The combined duration of the certificate and either of these diplomas is two years.

Note: the Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) is not available to international students.

(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take this course in workplace training mode.)

Aims & Objectives:

Graduates of this course will possess the ability to perform as a 'junior' specialist and demonstrate:

the skills necessary for working in a networking team on a small-scale network
skills in using scripting languages
the communication and management skills required to manage small-scale projects successfully
knowledge of and experience in administrating a network
knowledge of and experience in installing, configuring and fault finding hardware devices
skills in maintaining web pages

Course Structure:

To attain the Certificate IV in Information Technology (General), 23 units must be completed:

eight common core units
nine specialist stream core units (three units from each of the Software, Networking and Hardware/Operating Systems Streams)
six elective units

Units of Study:

Prerequisite Units (included in delivery)
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in IT environment
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Core and Specialist Core Units

BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning

ICAB4225A Automate processes

ICAD4217A Create technical documentation

ICAT4221A Locate equipment system and software faults

ICAW4214A Maintain ethical conduct

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

ICAD4043A Develop and present a feasibility report

ICAA4041A Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

ICAI4188A Install and maintain a server

ICAB4222A Apply introductory progarmming skills in another language

ICAS4125A Monitor and administer a database

ICAI4188A Install and maintain a server

ICAI4029A Install network hardware to a network

ICAI4030A Install software to networked computers

ICAS4127A Support system software

ICAS4114A Implement maintenance procedures

ICAB4137A Produce a basic client side script for dynamic web pages

ICAB4135A Create a simple mark-up language document to specification

ICAB4169A Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website

ICAB4137A Produce a basic client side script for dynamic web pages

ICA14097A Install and configure a network

ICAS3120A Configure and administer a network operating system

ICAS4108A Complete database back-up and recovery

ICAD3218A Create user documentation

ICAI3020A Install and optimise operating system software

ICA13101A Install and manage network protocols

ICAT3025A Run standard diagnostic tests

ICAS3032A Provide network systems administration

ICAS3024A Provide basic system administration

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Graduates could work in a number of 'junior' support roles in the areas of: network administration and IT help desk support officer.

Employment can also be sought in network administration, systems management, help desk and IT support. Alternatively, students are well prepared to continue to diploma studies in Networking and Systems Administration.

Note: the Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) is not available to international students.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Prerequisites:

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Scholarships:

A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.