Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
National ID: ICT40418 | State ID: BEH0
Are you looking for an IT networking career?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as network operations support, network technician, and network support. You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and hands-on practical skills to install and configure a modern network, including virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, network security, deployment resources to desktops, and user support. You will acquire valuable experience in writing technical documentation, fulfilling client expectations, and with workplace health and safety.
This course is half price for everyone as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more about half price fees here.
Please note: Only course tuition fees are half price. You may be required to pay other fees for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
Entrance Requirements
Course requirements
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate II or Certificate III |
Course requirements
The below skills are considered as advantageous if you are considering this qualfication.
A good grasp of the English language is preferred
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
A sound knowledge of computers and basic networking skills.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our
Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the
Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more
here.
International Students
International students please visit
www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.
Available all year round, 2020
Geraldton Campus - Self Paced External
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
External mode
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS304 |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes |
| ICTICT401 |
Determine and confirm client business requirements |
| ICTICT418 |
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| ICTNWK401 |
Install and manage a server |
| ICTNWK403 |
Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK404 |
Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
| ICTNWK420 |
Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTTEN416 |
Install, configure and test an internet protocol network |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| ICTNWK405 |
Build a small wireless local area network |
| ICTNWK407 |
Install and configure client-server applications and services |
| ICTNWK409 |
Create scripts for networking |
| ICTNWK412 |
Create network documentation |
| ICTNWK421 |
Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK525 |
Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment |
| ICTSAS426 |
Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults |
| ICTTEN419 |
Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches |
| ICTTEN513 |
Install, configure and test a local area network switch |
Option
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| ICTPRG414 |
Apply introductory programming skills in another language |
Geraldton Campus - Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
Traineeship
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS304 |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes |
| ICTICT401 |
Determine and confirm client business requirements |
| ICTICT418 |
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| ICTNWK401 |
Install and manage a server |
| ICTNWK403 |
Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK404 |
Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
| ICTNWK420 |
Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTTEN416 |
Install, configure and test an internet protocol network |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| ICTICT428 |
Select cloud storage solutions |
| ICTNWK405 |
Build a small wireless local area network |
| ICTNWK407 |
Install and configure client-server applications and services |
| ICTNWK408 |
Configure a desktop environment |
| ICTNWK409 |
Create scripts for networking |
| ICTNWK410 |
Install hardware to a network |
| ICTNWK412 |
Create network documentation |
| ICTNWK421 |
Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTPRG414 |
Apply introductory programming skills in another language |
| ICTSAS426 |
Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults |
| ICTTEN419 |
Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches |
| ICTTEN513 |
Install, configure and test a local area network switch |
Enquire now
Use our course enquiry form below to contact us and to express interest in this course. Places may still be available.
Available all year round, 2021
Geraldton Campus - Self Paced External
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
External mode
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS304 |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes |
| ICTICT401 |
Determine and confirm client business requirements |
| ICTICT418 |
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| ICTNWK401 |
Install and manage a server |
| ICTNWK403 |
Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK404 |
Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
| ICTNWK420 |
Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTTEN416 |
Install, configure and test an internet protocol network |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| ICTNWK405 |
Build a small wireless local area network |
| ICTNWK407 |
Install and configure client-server applications and services |
| ICTNWK409 |
Create scripts for networking |
| ICTNWK412 |
Create network documentation |
| ICTNWK421 |
Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK525 |
Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment |
| ICTSAS426 |
Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults |
| ICTTEN419 |
Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches |
| ICTTEN513 |
Install, configure and test a local area network switch |
Semester 1, 2021
Geraldton Campus - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
Face to face (class room)
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS304 |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes |
| ICTICT401 |
Determine and confirm client business requirements |
| ICTICT418 |
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| ICTNWK401 |
Install and manage a server |
| ICTNWK403 |
Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK404 |
Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
| ICTNWK420 |
Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTTEN416 |
Install, configure and test an internet protocol network |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| ICTNWK405 |
Build a small wireless local area network |
| ICTNWK407 |
Install and configure client-server applications and services |
| ICTNWK409 |
Create scripts for networking |
| ICTNWK412 |
Create network documentation |
| ICTNWK421 |
Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTSAS426 |
Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults |
| ICTTEN419 |
Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches |
| ICTTEN513 |
Install, configure and test a local area network switch |
Semester 2, 2020
Geraldton Campus - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
Face to face (class room)
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS304 |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes |
| ICTICT401 |
Determine and confirm client business requirements |
| ICTICT418 |
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| ICTNWK401 |
Install and manage a server |
| ICTNWK403 |
Manage network and data integrity |
| ICTNWK404 |
Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
| ICTNWK420 |
Install and configure virtual machines |
| ICTTEN416 |
Install, configure and test an internet protocol network |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| ICTNWK405 |
Build a small wireless local area network |
| ICTNWK407 |
Install and configure client-server applications and services |
| ICTNWK409 |
Create scripts for networking |
| ICTNWK412 |
Create network documentation |
| ICTNWK421 |
Install, configure and test network security |
| ICTNWK525 |
Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment |
| ICTSAS426 |
Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults |
| ICTTEN419 |
Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches |
| ICTTEN513 |
Install, configure and test a local area network switch |
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