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Certificate IV in Cyber Security


 National Code: 22603VIC
 TAFE SA Code: AC00128


2025 start

Description

Do you have an interest in working in the information technology industry? In this cyber security course, you will develop the skills and knowledge for a successful career in cyber security.

This qualification provides hands-on expertise in areas such as vulnerability testing, basic pen testing, network security setup and management, networking protocols, scripting, data analytics with Splunk, incident response and more.

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Duration
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12 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Online

701071

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Part Time
 
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Online

701434

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Full Time
 
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Virtual Classroom

701000

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Full Time
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Virtual Classroom

701070

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Part Time
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Adelaide City

701432

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • Satisfactory performance in an IT skills assessment
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by IT skills assessment score.

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Entry Recommendations
Please refer to the Program Information brochure below under Additional Resources for recommended digital capabilities to help you succeed in this course.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Full time study is around 20 hours of class time a week with 15 to 20 hours of self directed study. Part time study time depends on the units selected.

Industry Conditions and Skills
If you are studying online, you will need a webcam and the hardware to run the class resources. We recommend the following as the minimum needed; Intel i5 CPU or equivalent AMD, 32GB of RAM, 1Tb SSD and internet access.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • 1TB portable SSD, headset with microphone and a Raspberry Pi kit, including cables, motion sensor and camera, $550
  • You will need access to a computer and a good internet connection as you will be using virtual machines for learning activities and assessments.
  • Virtual machines are obtained from your campus or the internet.
    Virtual machine file sizes vary but are generally above 20GB.

Vocational Placements
512Gb SSD portable hard drive, headset with microphone, National Police Clearance and a Raspberry Pi for use in subjects requiring an IoT device.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$1,944
$3,888
Concession
$1,337
$2,673
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$3,443
$6,885

This course also has an additional cost of $400.00 for 512Gb SSD portable hard drive, headset with microphone, National Police Clearance and a Raspberry Pi for use in subjects requiring an IoT device..

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    As a cyber security paraprofessional you will be able to: detect or determine breaches in network and system security; know how to escalate an incident to the security response team; and work confidently with a range of stakeholders (internal or external to the organisation) that need to be aware of a threat or vulnerability.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC)
    In this cyber security course, you will gain practical skills in:

    • PEN testing
    • identifying and reporting website and system vulnerabilities
    • system testing
    • securing PCs in a workplace environment
    • evaluating and reporting cyber security incidents
    • networking concepts and protocols
    • setting up and managing network security
    • security script programming
    • website security
    • problem researching
    • working with a team to develop cyber policies and procedures to meet workplace and legislative requirements.
      To complete this qualification you are required to complete all 8 core units and 8 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Analyse and present research information 40
    Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices 30
    Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes 30
    Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project 100
    Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation 60
    Test concepts and procedures for cyber security 60
    Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security 80
    Work collaboratively in the ICT industry 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Configure and secure networked end points 60
    Configure cloud services 60
    Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise 40
    Expose website security vulnerabilities 40
    Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation 80
    Install and manage servers 40
    Perform basic cyber security data analysis 20
    Write script for software applications 40

Further Information

Brochure

Course guide

Brochure

Pre-enrolment Brochure

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Certificate IV in Cyber Security
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