ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Strengthen your knowledge in the IT field
Gain hands-on experience in working with virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, and deploying resources to desktops.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2025! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Overview
Campus Bunbury | Albany
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026 | All year round
Study Mode Full-Time
A Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) is your gateway to a range of technician, support, and specialist roles in the ever-expanding world of IT.
The Australian Government's Job Outlook service anticipates a strong demand for IT professionals, with approximately 17,000 job openings expected in the next five years. Our program provides a solid to launch your career.
You'll learn essential skills, including the setup and configuration of small to medium-sized modern networks. Gain hands-on experience in working with virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, and deploying resources to desktops. Plus, you'll be well-prepared to provide user support.
Our Bunbury and Albany campuses hosts a dedicated training network and is also recognised as a Fortinet Academy. We also have extensive partnerships with other industry leaders including Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Microsoft, and more. Your path to an IT career starts here!
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Be technically minded.
- Have creative thinking skills.
- Enjoy problem solving.
- Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
- Have well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Show well-developed time-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Show your ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrate your ability to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.
- Show tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Time Commitment: You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Communication: Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, communicate ideas clearly, and foster trust and strong relationships.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively, treat others with respect, and remain open to constructive feedback.
- Problem Solving: Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
- Initiative: Stay motivated, take initiative, and seek help when needed.
- Planning: Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Self-Management: Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
- Learning: Recognise your strengths while embracing new knowledge and experiences to support personal and professional growth.
- Technology: Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
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All year round, 2026
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ICTCLD401 | Configure cloud services |
| ICTICT424 | Address cyber security requirements |
| ICTICT447 | Work effectively in agile environments |
| ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers |
| ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK424 | Install and operate small enterprise branch networks |
| ICTNWK429 | Install hardware to networks |
| ICTNWK435 | Create secure virtual private networks |
| ICTPRG434 | Automate processes |
| ICTSAS440 | Monitor and administer security of ICT systems |
| ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks |
All year round, 2025
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ICTCLD401 | Configure cloud services |
| ICTICT424 | Address cyber security requirements |
| ICTICT447 | Work effectively in agile environments |
| ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers |
| ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK424 | Install and operate small enterprise branch networks |
| ICTNWK429 | Install hardware to networks |
| ICTNWK435 | Create secure virtual private networks |
| ICTPRG434 | Automate processes |
| ICTSAS440 | Monitor and administer security of ICT systems |
| ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks |
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $218.20 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $218.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ICTCLD401 | Configure cloud services |
| ICTDBS416 | Create basic relational databases |
| ICTICT424 | Address cyber security requirements |
| ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers |
| ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK424 | Install and operate small enterprise branch networks |
| ICTNWK429 | Install hardware to networks |
| ICTPRG438 | Configure and maintain databases |
| ICTSAS434 | Action change requests and present updated ICT system to clients |
| ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks |
| ICTWEB451 | Apply structured query language in relational databases |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $218.20 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $218.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ICTCLD401 | Configure cloud services |
| ICTDBS416 | Create basic relational databases |
| ICTICT424 | Address cyber security requirements |
| ICTNWK420 | Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTNWK421 | Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK422 | Install and manage servers |
| ICTNWK423 | Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK424 | Install and operate small enterprise branch networks |
| ICTNWK429 | Install hardware to networks |
| ICTPRG438 | Configure and maintain databases |
| ICTSAS434 | Action change requests and present updated ICT system to clients |
| ICTTEN434 | Install, configure and test internet protocol networks |
| ICTWEB451 | Apply structured query language in relational databases |