Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others.

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

• data development: interpreting specifications, technical designs and flow charts, modifying software applications, constructing technical specifications from models and testing, and writing technical documents
• database maintenance: managing, cleaning, storing and verifying organisational data, and evaluating compliance with internal and external data ethics regulations and legislation
• gaming development: creating 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
• networking: installing, configuring and testing networks and servers in organisations
• programming: building, testing and applying basic object-oriented language skills, user interfaces and software developments
• systems administration support: implementing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
• Web development: designing website layouts through textual and visual content transfer, search engine optimisation and simple markup language documents.