22610VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
Enter the cybersecurity arena
With global cyber threats on the rise, the Australian cybersecurity industry is poised to triple in the next decade, creating 11,000 new jobs. Gain specialised knowledge beyond networking, positioning yourself as a cybersecurity expert.
This para-professional qualification prepares you for this dynamic field, providing job-ready skills and expertise. Utilise our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre for hands-on, realistic training in attack, defence, and monitoring.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.
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Overview
Where Murdoch | Thornlie
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024
How On Campus
Malicious cyber activity is growing worldwide, driving a dramatic increase in demand for cyber security solutions. Over the next decade the Australian cyber security industry is forecast to almost triple in size. This growth translates into an additional 11,000 jobs.
Study our para professional qualification designed to deliver job-ready skills leading to specialisation as a cyber security expert. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills that will equip them to provide a comprehensive set of technical services beyond networking.
Specialist facilities on-campus
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
The Murdoch campus is centrally located to the Murdoch health and knowledge precinct, making it the ideal location for cyber security training. SM TAFE has networks with industry associations such as the Australian Computer Society, Australian Information Security Association and Health Informatics Society of Australia, ensuring our students have access to industry expertise and networking opportunities.
- perform security risk assessments for an organisation
- implement best practice for identity management
- evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluate and implement security protection devices and software
- manage a cyber security environment
- assess and secure cloud services
- perform digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- good team work skills and the ability to work independently
- respect for other people and their role within the work team
- good problem solving skills and ability to analyse information
- good written and oral communication skills
- an eye for detail
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments | $0.00 | $36.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $20.50 |
|
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$0.00 | $21.75 |
|
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$0.00 | $31.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $36.00 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness | $0.00 | $16.25 |
| VU23289 Interpret and utilise key security frameworks, policies and procedures for an organisation | $0.00 | $28.75 |
| VU23293 Plan and implement a cyber security project | $0.00 | $41.25 |
| VU23294 Identify and monitor an organisation's cyber security legal compliance requirements | $0.00 | $28.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments | $0.00 | $36.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $20.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $21.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $31.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $36.00 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness | $0.00 | $16.25 |
| VU23289 Interpret and utilise key security frameworks, policies and procedures for an organisation | $0.00 | $28.75 |
| VU23293 Plan and implement a cyber security project | $0.00 | $41.25 |
| VU23294 Identify and monitor an organisation's cyber security legal compliance requirements | $0.00 | $28.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2024
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTNWK553 Configure enterprise virtual computing environments | $0.00 | $36.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $20.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $21.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $31.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $36.00 |
Semester 2, 2024 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness | $0.00 | $16.25 |
| VU23289 Interpret and utilise key security frameworks, policies and procedures for an organisation | $0.00 | $28.75 |
| VU23293 Plan and implement a cyber security project | $0.00 | $41.25 |
| VU23294 Identify and monitor an organisation's cyber security legal compliance requirements | $0.00 | $28.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $28.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.25 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.