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Certificate IV in Information Technology
Certificate IV in Information Technology
4758
9614
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course is designed to provide a level of training in information
technology suitable for graduates to be employed in a variety of entry level
support roles in the information technology industry. Graduates should be able
to work under guidance and in teams. Graduates should also be able to assist
others and take limited responsibility for the organisation of the work of
others.
Learners undertaking the Certificate IV will develop knowledge, skills and
competencies to perform a range of general computing and information technology
functions.
Schedule
1. CORE
NOTE: This course divides into two streams. Learners will be required to complete either: Core Requirements plus Technical User Support Stream plus electives as stated OR Core Requirements plus Programming and Software Development Stream plus electives as stated.
2. CORE
TECHNICAL & USER SUPPORT STREAM
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69060 | ITF408 | Applied Operations - Word Processing | 20 | Module |
| 69059 | ITF405 | Applied Operations -Spreadsheets | 20 | Module |
| 65003 | NCS011 | Client Interaction | 17 | Module |
| 69072 | ITH402 | Configuring & Optimising A Gui | 20 | Module |
| 69067 | ITE402 | Hardware/Software Selection & Purchasing | 20 | Module |
| 69083 | ITH405 | Managing A Personal Computer | 20 | Module |
| 69082 | ITC402 | Microcomputer Architecture | 20 | Module |
| 69033 | ITC302 | Microcomputer Hardware | 20 | Module |
| 69073 | ITH403 | Pc Peripheral Devices | 20 | Module |
3. CORE
PROGRAMMING & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STREAM
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69045 | ITA414 | 4gl Programming 1 | 20 | Module |
| 69046 | ITA415 | 4gl Programming 2 | 20 | Module |
| 69080 | Applications Prototyping | 20 | Module | |
| 69052 | ITB416 | Case Tools | 20 | Module |
| 69050 | ITB411 | Information Gathering Methods | 20 | Module |
| 69044 | ITA413 | Intro to Programming With An Application Framework | 20 | Module |
| 69069 | ITA501 | Programming With An Application Framework | 40 | Module |
| 69049 | ITB406 | System Documentation Methods | 20 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
TECHNICAL AND USER SUPPORT STREAM Select 60 hours from Group 1. Additional modules may be selected from the National Information Technology Curriculum designated at ASF Level 3 or above. PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STREAM Select 60 hours from Group 2. Additional modules may be selected from the National Information Technology Curriculum designated at ASF Level 3 or above. GROUP 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15576 | Accounting for Non-accountants | 68 | Module | |
| 69076 | ITF411 | Accounting Software Packages | 20 | Module |
| 69030 | ITF306 | Business and Presentation Graphics | 20 | Module |
| 69068 | ITE403 | Computer Sales | 20 | Module |
| 69020 | ITH305 | Developing Batch Files | 20 | Module |
| 69066 | ITE401 | Intro to Sales and Marketing | 20 | Module |
| 69084 | ITF410 | Introduction to Computerised Accounting | 20 | Module |
| 69026 | ITF309 | Introduction to Desktop Publishing | 20 | Module |
| 69071 | ITG501 | Lan - Installation & Management | 40 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15576 | Accounting for Non-accountants | 68 | Module | |
| 69085 | ITH502 | Implementation of Multiuser Systems | 20 | Module |
| 69086 | ITJ408 | Introduction to User Documentation | 20 | Module |
| 69087 | ITK402 | Introductory Analysis Project | 40 | Module |
| 69065 | ITH409 | Management of Multi User Systems | 20 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C120 | ICA40199 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (Client Support) | Qualification |
| C125 | ICA40699 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) | Qualification |
| C124 | ICA40599 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (Technical Support) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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