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22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

National ID 22603VIC State ID BGT15
Become a trusted cyber security professional in fast growing industry

Gain in-demand skills that can set you up for a lucrative career in cyber security. 

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. 

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

CampusesMurdoch. Rockingham. Thornlie.

When Semester 2, 2023. Continuous enrolment. Semester 1, 2024.

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Delve into the world of cyber security and become a trusted professional in a fast-growing industry. In a world where cyber attacks are constantly on the rise, there has never been a better time to gain in-demand skills that can set you up for a lucrative career in cyber security. 

A capstone project in the last term of study consolidates skills gained and is applied to an industry scenario. This course leads to a job of the future with STEM skills highly prized in the protection of data.

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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All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Thornlie
How

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. 

Units

National ID Unit title
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices
National ID Unit title
ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
ICTSAS440 Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Thornlie
How

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. 

Units

National ID Unit title
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices
National ID Unit title
ICTNWK537 Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK538 Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications
ICTSAS440 Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

Semester 1, 2024

Details

When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $16.25
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.50
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $41.25
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $31.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $31.00
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.50
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.75
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $31.00
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $30.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.50
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $31.00
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.50
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $41.25

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

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.50
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $41.25
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $31.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $31.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.75
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $30.00
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $31.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $209.50 $209.50

Semester 2, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $16.25
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.50
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.75
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $31.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.50
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.50
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $41.25
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $236.25 $236.25

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

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Rockingham
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.00
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $40.00
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $30.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $30.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $29.00
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $30.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $203.00 $203.00

Semester 2, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $15.75
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.00
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.00
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $30.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.00
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.00
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $40.00
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $231.25 $231.25

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

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.00
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $40.00
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $30.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $30.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $29.00
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $30.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $203.00 $203.00

Semester 2, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $15.75
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.00
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.00
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $30.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.00
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.00
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $40.00
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $231.25 $231.25

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, 2023

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.00
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $40.00
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $30.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $30.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $29.00
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $30.00
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $203.00 $203.00

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $15.75
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.00
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.00
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $30.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.00
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.00
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $40.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $231.25 $231.25

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

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Rockingham
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.00
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $40.00
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $30.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $30.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $29.00
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $30.00
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $203.00 $203.00

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $15.75
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.00
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.00
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $30.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.00
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.00
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $40.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $231.25 $231.25

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

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.00
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $40.00
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $30.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $30.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $29.00
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $30.00
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $203.00 $203.00

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $15.75
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.00
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.00
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $30.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.00
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.00
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $40.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $231.25 $231.25

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

When Semester 2, 2023
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information $0.00 $15.75
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes $0.00 $22.00
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry $0.00 $14.50
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security $0.00 $40.00
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security $0.00 $30.00
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation $0.00 $30.00
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project $0.00 $50.00
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices $0.00 $22.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement secure encryption technologies
$0.00 $20.00
Install and maintain valid authentication processes
$0.00 $21.00
Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
$0.00 $30.00
Write scripts for software applications
$0.00 $29.00
Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
$0.00 $20.00
Configure and secure networked end points
$0.00 $30.00
Perform basic cyber security data analysis
$0.00 $20.00
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
$0.00 $40.00

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. 

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