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.
Please note: This course is delivered over one semester or as a 10 week course starting at the beginning of each term.
- 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 remains FEE FREE in 2024! 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.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the study requirements tab for information about studying this course using eCampus including study assistance and our helpful online study guide, then use the apply now link where you see the online study option.
This skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our courses page, using the Refine course results>Study mode filters.
There are some units in this course that introduce IT concepts at a higher technical level. The units are from the Certificate III in Information Technology (Cyber Security), 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
In addition to the course work you are asigned, you will need to complete an extra 25% of additional study each week, 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
You will need to have access to a computer and an internet connection.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Click on your preferred campus and study mode below to get started with your application.
Semester 1, 2024
eCampus - Online
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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
eCampus - Online
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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.