South Metropolitan TAFE
6 months
This 6-month Certificate IV in Information Technology prepares students for in-demand IT roles including systems support, cloud administration, and cyber security. Delivered on-campus with state-of-the-art facilities, it combines practical skills with industry-relevant knowledge for career advancement in Australia's fastest-growing technology sector.
School leavers must have C grades in Year 11 WACE General English and OLNA, or NAPLAN Band 8. Non-school leavers need C grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent, or a Certificate II or III qualification. Students should possess good communication and teamwork skills, strong time management abilities, interest in emerging technologies, and a technological mindset. Basic computer literacy and access to a computer and WiFi for at-home study are recommended.
The course covers cloud services, cyber incident response, database creation, web development, networking, and hardware. All Certificate IV IT qualifications include core competencies in programming, ethics and privacy, cyber risk management, critical thinking, new technology research, teamwork, and client support. Training is delivered through state-of-the-art facilities including the Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses, and the Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) at Murdoch, which simulates realistic cyber-attacks and provides hands-on experience in attack, defence, and monitoring.
South Metropolitan TAFE offers cutting-edge IT training through specialist facilities including the Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) and the state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC). These industry-relevant training environments provide students with practical experience using current technology and realistic simulations. The provider actively promotes graduate employment to key industry partners and offers pathways from foundation studies to advanced diplomas with specialist training in networking, cyber security, systems support, cloud engineering, and programming.
Graduates are well-positioned for in-demand roles including ICT systems support person, website and database administrator, cloud administrator, and data analyst. The course provides a foundation for further study in the Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking), enabling career progression in the rapidly evolving IT industry. With digital transformation driving demand across all sectors, graduates can pursue diverse career paths in systems administration, cloud computing, cybersecurity, web development, and database management.