Certificate IV in Information Technology

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

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Overview

Start your journey to becoming a technology expert with the Certificate IV in Information Technology ICT40120 at Victoria University.

Develop technical skills in animation, basic cloud computing, cyber awareness, digital media, generalist IT support services, networking, programming, systems and web development.

This course is specifically designed as a blended model to focus on digital technology and programming skills.

Throughout this course you will also build industry essential skills that are transferable across multiple sectors. Skills such as problem solving, effective communication, database maintenance, gaming development, networking, programming, systems administration support and web development.

Upon completion of this course you will have gained knowledge and skills in:

installing and configuring secure network and cloud environments
identifying and evaluating emerging technologies
developing full-stack web applications
maintaining and analysing data stored in SQL databases, and
working effectively in teams and with clients.

Unique to the Certificate IV in Information Technology ICT40120 is the co-design with industry as well as access to modern facilities and equipment at the Sunshine Skills Hub. You will gain opportunities to network with industry, join industry bodies, and apply for internships.

This course is an ideal next step for anyone who has completed the Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120.

: VU’s industry connections let you make professional contacts and gain practical experience before you graduate.
We have links with companies including Cisco, Amazon, Microsoft and Inspur. You'll also learn from industry guest lecturers, as well as our expert staff.
Past students training in IT at VU have had the opportunity to network with industry and gain employment at organisations including:
Drive Agencies Pty Ltd
Australian Unity
Claytons Group Pty Ltd.
: Our range of up-to-date technologies will prepare you for future professional practice. You'll have access to extensive computing and networking resources including:
a full set of Cisco routers and switches
virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure
Amazon cloud servers
mobile labs
graphics and video authoring tools
software development kits
latest software packages including net and Java integrated development environment.
: The Sunshine Skills Hub provides flexible training solutions that focus on developing the skills industry demand. Skills that involve a blend of creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and specialist technical skills in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D Printing, drone surveying, construction robotics, data analytics, e.health and cybersecurity.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Fees & scholarships

Fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$5,520	$99 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$1,104	$99 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$12,880	–	–

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$4,830	$94.50 (max)	$256 (max)
Concession	$966	$94.50 (max)	$110 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$11,500	–	–

Scholarships

Careers

Australia’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to see the employment growth and average earnings for ICT support technicians.

The Certificate IV in Information Technology ICT40120 prepares you for a range of roles across IT, government, banking/finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics and manufacturing. Upon completion, you will have gained the skills to pursue a possible career in: