Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:03 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:03 PM AWST
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Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AC14
AC14
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
21/07/2020
21/07/2020
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
15/01/2021
15/01/2021
Stream of Study
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
Nominal Hours
745
745
Description
This pathway provides graduates with the skills and knowledge that enables them to protect sensitive data and information, through security architecture and by developing disaster recovery and contingency plans in response to anticipated and analysed threats.
Graduates of this pathway will be able to seek employment as cyber security practitioners in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies.
Graduates of this pathway will be able to seek employment as cyber security practitioners in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- six (6) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- select all five (5) elective units from Group G Cyber Security Specialisation
- at least five (5) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification.
- six (6) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- select all five (5) elective units from Group G Cyber Security Specialisation
- at least five (5) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT94 | ICTICT532 | Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ29 | BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS44 | ICTSAS527 | Manage client problems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ00 | ICTICT517 | Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUI70 | BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBO74 | BSBXCS402 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group G Cyber Security Specialisation
Complete all five (5) Cyber Security Specialisation units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS47 | ICTSAS524 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBV10 | ICTCYS407 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBU98 | ICTCYS610 | Protect critical infrastructure for organisations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBS45 | ICTSAS526 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBU99 | ICTCYS613 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Electives Units
Complete the nine (9) elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBT57 | ICTNWK544 | Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBV15 | ICTCYS401 | Design and implement network security infrastructure for an organisation | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBV12 | ICTCYS405 | Develop cyber security incident response plans | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBT64 | ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBT63 | ICTNWK538 | Install and maintain valid authentication processes | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBT56 | ICTNWK546 | Manage network security | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBT53 | ICTNWK547 | Manage system security on operational systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBS54 | ICTSAS440 | Monitor and administer security of ICT systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBV13 | ICTCYS404 | Run vulnerability assessments for an organisation | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC24 | Cyber Security | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil