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1 Year
On-campus — interactive learning in a face-to-face environment.
Full time
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Collingwood Campus, Collingwood VIC
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Once you complete this course, you can seek employment as an entry-level cybersecurity analyst or cyber security practitioner or cyber security incident response practitioner in a range of commercial enterprises and organisations. Current industry skill shortages have seen experienced and skilled cybersecurity experts promoted from entry-level jobs and quickly advancing in their career.
Job roles include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Analyse and present research information
Core unit
Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
Core unit
Configure cloud services
Elective unit
Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
Core unit
Write scripts for software applications
Elective unit
Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
Core unit
Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
Core unit
Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
Core unit
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
Elective unit
Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
Core unit
Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise
Elective unit
Expose website security vulnerabilities
Elective unit
Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices
Core unit
Identify the implications of cloud based security systems
Elective unit
Investigate Windows security features
Elective unit
Test concepts and procedures for cyber exploitation
Elective unit
Common Questions
Yes, this course is listed as a Free TAFE course. The State Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative covers the cost of tuition (excluding Amenities Fees and Materials Fees) for eligible students. Free TAFE places are limited, and Free TAFE is available to eligible students for one course enrolment in a lifetime. You can call 1300 635 276 to find out whether Free TAFE places are still available.
The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is offered at Melbourne Polytechnic's Collingwood Campus and Preston Campus. Classes are held on-campus in a face-to-face environment.
Tuition fees vary depending on eligibility. Free TAFE students pay $0 in tuition (total payable $260 amenities). Concession students pay $950 in tuition (total payable $1,130). Government subsidised students pay $4,750 in tuition (total payable $5,010). Non-subsidised students pay $12,150 in tuition (total payable $12,410). Fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
After completing the Certificate IV in Cyber Security, you can seek employment as an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Practitioner, or Cyber Security Incident Response Practitioner in a range of commercial enterprises and organisations. Current industry skill shortages have seen experienced and skilled cybersecurity experts promoted from entry-level jobs and quickly advancing in their career.
Yes, on completion of this qualification you can progress into further study in information technology. Melbourne Polytechnic offers pathways for students who wish to advance their qualifications beyond the Certificate IV level.
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