Certificate IV in
Information Technology

February

If you are interested in part time classes contact the Institute for information about available subjects and timetable.

Full time: 1-2 years

Part time: flexible (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in and your input) 

Evening: We are not currently offering units from this course at night.

This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) and to support small to medium enterprises that require broader ICT support.

After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a range of employment opportunities including:

• computer technician
• customer support
• information systems operator
• PC support
• support programmer
• website support
• technical support
• user support technician

You may apply a wide range of knowledge and skills in basic IT support, database development, programming and web development, working safely and ethically in a sustainable work environment.

Domestic students must have either:

• successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent, or
• successfully completed Year 11 and attend an interview, or
• be a mature aged applicant, or
• be a current VCAL student ( you can study selected units in conjunction with your VCAL studies)

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

VTAC and direct entry

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

Successful completion may enable you to study:

• Diploma of Software Development
• Diploma of Website development
• Diploma of Information Technology
  • Networking
  • Systems administration
• Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology
• Bachelor of Computer Systems

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4

This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments

Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2021 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

Completion of 20 units (5 core units plus 15 elective units).