Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:11 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:11 AM AWST
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Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB72
AB72
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
30/01/2019
30/01/2019
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
22/05/2019
22/05/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
30/08/2019
Nominal Hours
610
610
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technical functions and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user.
More specifically, in this pathway students will gain skills and knowledge in: the foundations of server security, foundations of cloud computing, network security, client support, and professional practice.
More specifically, in this pathway students will gain skills and knowledge in: the foundations of server security, foundations of cloud computing, network security, client support, and professional practice.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- six (6) core units,
- eleven (11) elective units
- all units from one of the specialist electives groups (A, B, C, D or E)
- up to seven (7) from any of the specialist groups or from Group F general electives
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICT Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate
III or IV level
- six (6) core units,
- eleven (11) elective units
- all units from one of the specialist electives groups (A, B, C, D or E)
- up to seven (7) from any of the specialist groups or from Group F general electives
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICT Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate
III or IV level
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUU24 | ICTICT301 | Create user documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUU25 | ICTICT302 | Install and optimise operating system software | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUH98 | BSBWHS304 | Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAP94 | ICTSAS308 | Run standard diagnostic tests | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AUX00 | ICTICT202 | Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Specialist Elective Group (Group B Network Administration Units)
Complete all units from one (1) of the specialist elective groups - (see Training Package for other Specialist elective options available)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUP60 | ICTNWK304 | Administer network peripherals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUP58 | ICTNWK302 | Determine and action network problems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUP59 | ICTNWK305 | Install and manage network protocols | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUW23 | ICTSAS307 | Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUP69 | ICTNWK301 | Provide network systems administration | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Specialist Elective Group (Group C Support Units)
Complete all units from one (1) of the specialist elective groups - (see Training Package for other Specialist elective options available)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUW21 | ICTSAS303 | Care for computer hardware | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUU27 | ICTICT303 | Connect internal hardware components | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUW19 | ICTSAS306 | Maintain equipment and software | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUW20 | ICTSAS304 | Provide basic system administration | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUX02 | ICTSAS305 | Provide ICT advice to clients | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units (Group F General Elective Units)
Complete up to seven (7) units from any of the specialist elective groups or from Group F - general electives
(below is an example only)
(below is an example only)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUP57 | ICTNWK303 | Configure and administer a network operating system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUU94 | ICTNWK306 | Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUU29 | ICTICT305 | Identify and use current industry specific technologies | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. Additional Elective Units
Up to three (3) elective units can be selected from elsewhere in ICT Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level - (below is an example only)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUW54 | ICTSAS410 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAP96 | ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUP64 | ICTNWK403 | Manage network and data integrity | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUW40 | ICTSAS418 | Monitor and administer security of an ICT system | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB50 | Cyber Security | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC12 | Cyber Security | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil