Certificate IV in Information Technology

There are no formal prerequisites to apply for this course. However, to ensure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:

• For students without an equal or higher-level qualification, there’s a short language, literacy and numeracy quiz you complete online.
• You should have basic skills and understanding of MS Word and Excel.

It is also recommended you have access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course.

• Working computer with Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
• Access to the internet either at home, work, public libraries or other locations. Internet speed must be reasonable in order to watch videos etc.
• Access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera is required

You may also be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if you have relevant knowledge and skills you’ve gained through previous formal or informal training, education and employment.

In this ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology course, the subjects you may study include:

Module 1: Work effectively in the IT industry

• ICTICT443 – Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
• ICTICT451 – Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
• ICTICT426 – Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
• BSBCRT404 – Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes

Module 2: Client-side development

• ICTWEB432 – Design website layouts
• ICTWEB452 – Create a markup language document
• ICTWEB431 – Create and style simple markup language documents
• ICTWEB441 – Produce basic client-side script

Module 3: Enhancing a website

• ICTWEB433 – Confirm accessibility of websites
• ICTWEB450 – Evaluate and select a web hosting service
• ICTWEB434 – Transfer content to websites
• ICTWEB443 – Implement search engine optimisations

Module 4: Programming basics

• ICTPRG302 – Apply introductory programming techniques
• ICTPRG437 – Build a user interface
• ICTPRG430 – Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
• ICTPRG440 – Apply introductory programming skills in different languages

Module 5: Managing quality

• ICTICT449 – Use version control systems in development environments
• ICTPRG433 – Test software developments
• BSBXCS404 – Contribute to cyber security risk management
• ICTSAS432 – Identify and resolve client ICT problems