Skill set Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:10 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:10 AM AWST
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Introduction to Cyber Security
Introduction to Cyber Security
Skill set
National Code
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State Code
AE781
AE781
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
This skill set is aimed at new entrants to the information technology industry.
Participants will gain knowledge and skills to protect their own personal information from cyber threats, securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information, and identify and report online security threats.
Participants will gain knowledge and skills to protect their own personal information from cyber threats, securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information, and identify and report online security threats.
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
28/02/2022
Current Release Date
28/02/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
11/03/2022
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
85
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 28/02/2022 | N/A | Approved |
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the following qualifications:
- BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business
- ICT20120 - Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
- ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology
- BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business
- ICT20120 - Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
- ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology
Licensing / Regulatory Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the following qualifications:
- BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business
- ICT20120 - Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
- ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology
- BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business
- ICT20120 - Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
- ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology
Skill Set Entry Requirements
Nil
Target Group
- Pre-employment
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the BSB Business Services Training Package were attained in completion of the Introduction to Cyber Security Skill Set established by the Department of Training and Workforce Development in Western Australia.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO76 | BSBXCS302 | Identify and report online security threats | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBO77 | BSBXCS301 | Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBO70 | BSBXCS303 | Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE382 | Introduction to Cyber Security Skill Set | Skill set |