Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:14 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:14 AM AWST
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Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB50
AB50
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
25/03/2015
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
16/09/2015
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
14/01/2016
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, the foundations of network security, incident response, foundations of cloud computing, professional practice, and implementing and administering hardware devices.
More specifically in this pathway students will gain skills and knowledge in: the foundations of server security, the foundations of network security, incident response, foundations of cloud computing, professional practice, and implementing and administering hardware devices.
Packaging Rules
Six (6) core units plus eleven (11) elective units (total seventeen [17]).
The elective units consist of:
- five (5) units from Group C Support;
- up to six (6) from any of the Specialist Elective groups or from group F - General Electives listed;
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level.
The elective units consist of:
- five (5) units from Group C Support;
- up to six (6) from any of the Specialist Elective groups or from group F - General Electives listed;
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level.
1. Core Units
All six (6) unit 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 |
| AUW35 | ICTSAS301 | Run standard diagnostic tests | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AUX00 | ICTICT202 | Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group C - Support
All five (5) units from this group must be completed.
| 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 |
3. Group F - General Electives
All three (3) specific units from Group F below must be completed.
| 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 |
4. Additional Elective Units
The three (3) units below must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUP65 | ICTNWK406 | 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 |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB72 | Cyber Security | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil