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Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

National ID: 22610VIC | State ID: BGT52

Malicious cyber activity is growing worldwide, driving a dramatic increase in demand for cyber security solutions. Over the next decade the Australian cyber security industry is forecast to almost triple in size. This growth translates into an additional 11,000 jobs.

Study our para professional qualification designed to deliver job-ready skills leading to specialisation as a cyber security expert. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills that will equip them to provide a comprehensive set of technical services beyond networking.

Gain these skills

  • perform security risk assessments for an organisation
  • implement best practice for identity management
  • evaluate an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
  • evaluate and implement security protection devices and software
  • manage a cyber security environment
  • assess and secure cloud services
  • perform digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

ICT Security Specialist

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cyber Security Incident Response)

National ID: ICT40120 | State ID: AC13

Become a skilled and trusted professional in a fast-growing industry! 

In a world where cyber-attacks are increasing, now is the time to gain in demand skills that can form the foundation for a career and a job of the future in cyber security. After completing the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cyber Security Incident Response) you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as cyber security officer.

Training Outcomes

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) where they are required to respond to complex cyber security risks in organisations in information and communications technology (ICT) environments.

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

  • Understanding how the business can be compromised (email attacks, cyber criminals, threats, impersonation tactics)
  • Ransomware as a service (RaaS)
  • Working remotely due to COVID 19 – crisis management plans with remote working from home
  • Fileless attacks – malicious software that uses legitimate programs to infect your computer (viral threats, infected files) using strategies to block these attacks
  • Mobile threats
  • Cloud services compromised - guessing passwords (emails and systems)
  • Collaboration platforms as new attack vectors – (Zoom, teams, Google drive, MS One Drive and Teams)
  • The internet of things – continuously connected both at work and home (web-connected devices range from laptops, smartphones, smart watches, smart locks, personal assistance
  • Application programming interface (API) vulnerabilities and breaches – security readiness
  • Distributed denial of service (DDos) Attacks
  • Programming in python and understanding organisational polices and processes for cyber security

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

National ID: ICT60220 | State ID: AE08

Gain the skills needed to meet the growing demand for qualified staff to help protect businesses and organisations from threats and attacks.

As the first TAFE in WA to open a Cyber Security Training Centre, we are skilling Western Australians to take on jobs in the growing cyber security industry. Our cyber security courses focus on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security equipping you with a suite of essential skills to combat threats and protect an organisation's assets.

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a para professional qualification that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to offer a comprehensive set of technical services within your company or organisation such as:

  • performing a security risk assessment 
  • implementing best practice for identity management
  • evaluating an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
  • evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
  • managing a cyber-security environment
  • assessing and securing cloud services
  • performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices

Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security | ICT Security Specialists

Other job titles may include:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Information Security Manager/Analyst
  • ICT Security Manager
  • Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker
  • Security Architect
  • Digital Forensics Investigator/Analyst
  • Network Security Administrator/Analyst
  • Systems/Network Administrator

Further Study Option(s)

You may be eligible for entry and/or credits in ECU's YE89 Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

National ID: 22603VIC | State ID: BGT15

Cyber attacks on Australian networks are an ever-increasing threat to individuals, businesses and national security and there is currently a skills shortage in this very specialised sector of the IT industry. Gain insights into mitigation techniques that are key to tackling potential cyber attacks faced by modern industry. Delve into the world of cyber security and become a trusted professional in a fast-growing industry. In a world where cyber attacks are constantly on the rise, there has never been a better time to gain in-demand skills that can set you up for a lucrative career in cyber security.

Gain these skills

  • Monitor the risk of cyber security attack
  • 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

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Information Systems Security Officer | Cyber Security Intrusion Tester | Network Security Support Officer

Further Study Options

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

National ID: ICT40120 | State ID: AC10

Study in a strong IT employability pathway

If you have chosen Networking as your area of expertise in the field of IT, then this Certificate IV qualification provides you with a great foundation.  
You will gain the practical skills to install and configure small to medium size modern networks - including exposure to virtual machineswireless technologiescloud storage, infrastructure devicesnetwork security, deployment resources to desktops and user support

Gain these skills:

  • Apply computing and networking protocols and technologies
  • Building and troubleshooting networking technologies
  • Providing ICT customer service on a service desk
  • Building ICT services on premise and in the Cloud and in wired and wireless networks
  • Creating solutions for small and large businesses using gear from vendors such as Cisco, Ubiquiti, Windows and Linux, Amazon Web services, Microsoft Azure and Office365
  • Core skills of programming, ethics and privacy, cyber risk management, critical thinking, new technology research, teamwork and client support.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Network Administrator | Network Specialist | Network Support | IT Specialist Help Desk | Technology Engineer | Network Technician

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Information Technology [Advanced Networking]

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

National ID: ICT50220 | State ID: AC20

To infinity and beyond - this course could give you the perfect pathway to a successful career in IT

When you complete the Diploma of Information Technology Networking you will have all the skills needed to be successful in this in-demand industry. You'll extend the knowledge and skills learnt in the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) by managing complex networks, configuring virtual computing environments, applying advanced switching skills, implementing active directories, administering Microsoft 365 systemsLinux operating system and VMwaremanaging data storage systems and building complex networks.

All current industry standards are covered and you'll gain real-world experience conducting help-desk support as part of your studies on our dedicated training network. This course also embeds studies in Cisco, Microsoft Server and VMware.

You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through team work to produce the end product aligned with business needs. Independent thinking and problem solving skills developed within your Certificate IV course are further enhanced with real life client projects.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Cloud Applications Developer (Back end), Back end Web Developer, Network Programmer, Computer network professional and Network administrator

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking 

Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

National ID: ICT50220 | State ID: AC20

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Cloud Applications Developer (Back end), Back end Web Developer, Network Programmer, Computer network professional and Network administrator

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

East Perth

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
East Perth Two semesters No No selection criteria
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) Two semesters No No selection criteria
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Murdoch

Rockingham

Thornlie

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history
Rockingham Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history
Thornlie Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

National ID: ICT40120 | State ID: AC10

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification may prepare you for roles such as:

Network Administrator | Network Specialist | Network Support | IT Specialist Help Desk | Technology Engineer | Network Technician

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Information Technology [Advanced Networking]

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

East Perth

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Midland

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
East Perth Two semesters No No selection criteria
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) Two semesters No No selection criteria
Midland Two semesters No No selection criteria
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Murdoch

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Rockingham

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Thornlie

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch Two semesters No No selection criteria
Rockingham Two semesters No No selection criteria
Thornlie Two semesters No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Website Design and Software Development

Most businesses and organisations have an online presence. Upon completion of this qualification you’ll be able to be involved in both the design and technical development of a website, designing and constructing web pages and creating the look and feel of the site. Websites have become an essential part of any organisation looking to reach out to its target audience. Almost all businesses in every industry have an online presence. With your qualification you could find a career as an in-house designer or work in a design studio.

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Networking and Security

IT is constantly expanding and evolving and is one of the most important components is networking. Our courses will see you planning, installing and maintaining computer networks as well as building internet/intranet infrastructure.

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