ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Looking for an IT career with high job prospects?
Gain knowledge and skills in networking, customer support and cloud-related fields.
Complete this course and move your career towards a role as a technology engineer where you build and optimise applications, systems and networks onsite, in data centres and in the cloud.
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.
Overview
Where Murdoch | Rockingham | Thornlie
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024
How On Campus
Study in a strong IT employability pathway
Join an Industry that makes a difference to the economy on a daily basis and enjoy the diversity of where a career in technology can take you. The Information Technology industry is constantly evolving and is one of the fastest growing industries in the country due to the reliance on digital transformation across work, study and life.
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 Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
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This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
- apply computing and networking protocols and technologies
- building and troubleshooting networking technologies
- providing ICT customer service on a service desk
- building ICT services on premise and in the Cloud and in wired and wireless networks
- creating solutions for small and large businesses using gear from vendors such as Cisco, Ubiquiti, Windows and Linux, Amazon Web services, Microsoft Azure and Office365
- all SM TAFE certificate IV IT qualifications include core skills of programming, ethics and privacy, cyber risk management, critical thinking, new technology research, teamwork and client support
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.
- ability to problem solve
- ability to work well with others and good written and verbal communication skills
- ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- be technically minded
- good time management and organisational skills
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $23.25 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $28.00 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $27.00 |
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $19.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $22.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $211.25 | $211.25 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $13.00 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $17.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $27.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $30.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $19.25 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $27.00 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $28.00 |
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $23.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $22.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $211.25 | $211.25 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $17.25 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $13.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $30.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $27.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $23.25 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $28.00 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $27.00 |
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $19.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $22.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $211.25 | $211.25 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $13.00 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $17.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $27.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $30.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $23.25 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $27.00 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $28.00 |
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $19.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $22.50 |
Semester 2, 2024 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $211.25 | $211.25 |
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $13.00 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $17.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $27.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $30.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.75 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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 2, 2024
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $19.25 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $28.00 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $27.00 |
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $23.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $22.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
Semester 2, 2024 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $211.25 | $211.25 |
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $17.25 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $13.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $30.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $27.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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 2, 2024
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques | $0.00 | $19.25 |
| BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes | $0.00 | $23.25 |
| ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices | $0.00 | $28.00 |
| ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments | $0.00 | $27.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $22.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
Semester 2, 2024 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $211.25 | $211.25 |
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems | $0.00 | $17.25 |
| BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management | $0.00 | $13.00 |
| ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | $0.00 | $15.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $30.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $9.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $27.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $17.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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.