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Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Accredited course
National Code:
22334VIC
State Code:
BCY61
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/05/2018
Field of Education
0299 - Other Information Technology
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
755
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
B
VET Act Conditions
Description

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician level qualification that will
provide graduates with the knowledge and a comprehensive set of technical skills that enables them
to:
- monitor the risk of cyber security attacks
- implement appropriate software
- use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats
- protect an organisation from insider security breaches
- develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks.
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security practitioners in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies.

Schedule
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Cyber Security participants must complete sixteen (16) units consisting of:
- ten (10) core units, plus
- six (6) elective units
1. Core

Complete all ten (10) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL69 BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
WH100 RIICOM301D Communicate Information 20 Unit of competency
AUU49 ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment 40 Unit of competency
AX462 VU21992 Develop a cyber security industry project 120 Module
AUL17 BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
AX461 VU21991 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation 80 Module
AX460 VU21990 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation 60 Module
AX459 VU21989 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security 60 Module
AX458 VU21988 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security 80 Module
AUV49 ICTPRG407 Write script for software applications 40 Unit of competency
2. Electives

Complete six (6) electives from the list below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUV52 ICTPRG405 Automate processes 40 Unit of competency
AUP75 ICTNWK416 Build security into virtual private networks 20 Unit of competency
AUV18 ICTNWK531 Configure an internet gateway 20 Unit of competency
AUV04 ICTNWK509 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks 60 Unit of competency
AX466 VU21996 Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise 40 Module
AX467 VU21997 Expose website security vulnerabilities 40 Module
AUU96 ICTNWK502 Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
AUV00 ICTNWK503 Install and maintain valid authentication processes 25 Unit of competency
AUP63 ICTNWK401 Install and manage a server 20 Unit of competency
AUU97 ICTNWK511 Manage network security 45 Unit of competency
AUW37 ICTSAS409 Manage risks involving ICT systems and technology 20 Unit of competency
AX465 VU21995 Manage the security infrastructure for the organisation 80 Module
AUW40 ICTSAS418 Monitor and administer security of an ICT system 20 Unit of competency
AX464 VU21994 Perform basic cyber security data analysis 20 Module
AUW49 ICTSAS505 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans 30 Unit of competency
AX463 VU21993 Secure a networked personal computer 60 Module
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGT15 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security Accredited course
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