TAFE Queensland
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This Certificate IV in Information Technology is a mid-level qualification that develops practical skills in networking, ICT support, systems analysis, programming and web development. Designed for aspiring IT professionals, it prepares you for roles as computer technicians, help desk specialists or network technicians with strong job growth prospects.
You must be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. You will be invited to complete a Skills Check assessment in English, Maths and Digital Technology, with recommended benchmark levels of 4 in each area. This helps determine if the course is right for you and assesses your current abilities. Enrolment conditions apply for students under 18 years of age. All applicants must complete an expression of interest with MEGT.
The course comprises core and elective units covering essential IT competencies. Core units include applying advanced critical thinking to work processes, contributing to cyber security risk management, identifying emerging technologies, working collaboratively in ICT environments, complying with IP and privacy policies, applying introductory programming techniques, and identifying and resolving client ICT problems. Elective units allow specialisation in areas such as cloud computing solutions and configuration, application software operation, virtual machine installation, network security installation and testing, server management, network and data integrity, enterprise branch networks, desktop environment configuration, hardware installation, router troubleshooting, and internet protocol network installation and testing.
TAFE Queensland is a leading registered training organisation with extensive industry connections and experienced instructors who provide one-on-one guidance. The provider offers flexible delivery options including workplace training, block training, day release, online and mobile training to accommodate working apprentices and trainees. With strong partnerships including the Microsoft Traineeship Program, TAFE Queensland provides pathways to further education and university credit recognition, ensuring quality outcomes and career advancement opportunities.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified to work as a computer technician, help desk specialist, network technician, customer support officer, software support technician, network administrator or network operations technician. With strong predicted job growth of around 17,000 openings over the next five years for IT professionals, this qualification opens doors to diverse career opportunities. TAFE Queensland also offers university pathways, allowing you to progress to further qualifications and advance your career in information and communications technology.
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