Get ready to secure your digital footprint
Learn the skills to secure your digital footprint whether it be for a small business or your own personal devices.
This skill set will give you an introduction to the world of IT in workplaces where routine cyber security practices are required.
You will learn basic skills in network security, WHS basics and cyber security awareness.
Next dates
- Start this course on 31 January or 2 February
- implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
- contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
- recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
- secure a networked Personal Computer
This course is FREE from 1 January 2023. The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State 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.
There are some units in this course that introduce IT concepts at a higher technical level. The units are from the Certificate IV in Cybersecurity, so students should consider their ability to learn technical concepts before applying.
Attendance in class
This course is equivalent to 1 day per week across one semester.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete 25% extra of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Work placement
There is no work placement required for this course.
What you need for your first day of class
On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pen, exercise book, and USB).
In addition, the following uniform is required to be worn at all classes:
- Normal business/computing office attire applies.