Certificate IV in Information Technology

(Networking)

Admission requirements

You are eligible if:

* you have successfully completed the Australian Year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:

* IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0);
* TOEFL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5);
* TOEFL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections);
* PTE Academic 43 (no score lower than 36); or
* Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 47.

Intake

February and July

Books and equipment (AUD)

Approximately $200 per year

Students will need memory stick or portable hard drive, pens and pencils and a visual diary.

Study pathways

On completion of the Certificate IV, graduates can continue their studies in:

* Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (network Security) (070012E) at Kangan Institute
* Diploma in Information Technology (Website Development) (074342K) at Kangan Institute.

Career pathways

On completion of the Certificate IV, graduates may seek employment as:

* Network administrator
* Network manager
* Network operations analyst
* Network operations engineer
* Network operations technician
* Network technician

Course structure

This course consists of 17 units.

In a typical week, students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 60 percent practicaland 40 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

The teaching methods used in the certificate IV include classroom - based teaching and supervised practical components in the computer laboratory.

The assessment methods include: workshops, class presentations, individual and group projects, assignments, class presentations, practical demonstration of skills and theory tests.

Major study areas

* Installing and configuring a network
* Installing hardware and software to networked computers
* Monitoring and administering network security
* Locating system and equipment faults
* Building intranet

Units

Contribute to personal skill development and learning
Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
Create scripts for networking
Automate processes
Develop and present a feasibility report
Create technical documentation
Install network hardware to a network
Install software to networked computers
Install and configure a network
Build an intranet
Install and maintain a server
Monitor and administer network security
Support system software
Locate equipment, system and software faults
Maintain ethical conduct
Manage simple projects
Install and optimise operating system software
Install and manage network protocols
Install and maintain an RFID system
Implement and evaluate data security
Implement and evaluate network and telecommunication security
Contribute to the development of a strategy plan
Provide basic system administration
Provide network systems administration
Configure and administer a network operating system
Monitor and administer system security