This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and manage small scale networks, either as an independent network support technician or as part of a team.

ICT40415 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
ICT40415 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Description
CRICOS Course Code: 086568D
Qualification
On successful completion of this course the students would be awarded ICT40415 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking which is a nationally recognised qualification. This could help students gain entry into career paths or further education in the field of ICT.
Mode and Method of Delivery
The method of delivery includes classroom based theory and practical training sessions. A simulated workplace environment is created through individual and group activities and practical tasks in both delivery and assessment where students will be facilitated to develop skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements for each competency unit and its elements.
Assessments
Assessment processes cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and skills with their practical application. All Assessments of units of competence will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.
Students will be required to perform in a range of areas including and not limited to: Short Answer Test, Case Study, Presentation, Practical Demonstration, Computer based activities and Written Examinations etc.
Course Length
This course will be delivered over a 52 week period of full time study (including course delivery, assessment, public holidays and break).
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Eligibility Requirements – International Students
Age requirements
For international students Imperial has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course. In relation to this qualification it would be quite unexpected for any student local or international to be under 18 years of age.
English Language
All international students should be able to meet the English requirements as required under the assessment level and country of passport of the student by Department of Home Affairs. Further information available on www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Imperial accepts the scores from International English Language Test Score (IELTS), PTE Course Entry or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as below:
IELTS (Academic Module) | TOEFL (Internet based) | PTE Academic |
Overall band score of 5.5 | 46 | 42 |
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Applicants whose English results falls below above score will need to enrol in an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS). Arrangements will be made for the student to complete the ELICOS course with one of approved ELICOS provider at the student’s expense.
Fee – International Students |
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Tuition Fee: | $11,000 (subject to change without notice) |
Admission Fee: | $250 |
Overseas student Health cover (OSHC)year (These prices are determined by the Insurance Provider and may be subject to change) | |
Single | $408 |
Family | $3501 |
Resources | $1200 (including laptop and course material) |
Total Course Fee | $12,450 (excluding OSHC) |
Note: As per ESOS Act, a Student can pay full fees of the above course before the start of the course, if they wish to do so, but they are not required to pay more than 50 percent up front course fee. We can also provide a more flexible payment plan to students to suit their individual circumstances
Eligibility Requirements - Domestic Students
English Language
The applicant must have sufficient proficiency in English to be able to work successfully in a highly communicative environment.
Fee – Domestic full fee paying students
Tuition Fee: $11,000 (subject to change without notice)
Admission Fee: $250
Resources: $1200 (including laptop and course material)
Total Course Fee: $12,450
We confirm that there will no additional cost(s) in undertaking this course
For domestic full fee paying students, Imperial will accept payment of no more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course. Following course commencement, Imperial may require payment of additional fees in advance from the student but only such that at any given time, the total amount required to be paid which is attributable to tuition or other services yet to be delivered to the student does not exceed $1,500.
Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence that they have the required skills and knowledge in the specific areas of competency through work /industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments in an equivalent or higher qualification.
Appropriate credit transfer may be granted to eligible students against each unit of competency on evidence to successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.
Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration and are advised to consult appropriate authorities/bodies for applicable criteria if they are planning further study or stay in Australia.
Units of Competence
In order to attain this qualification students are required to complete 17 units of competency consisting of eight (8) core units and nine (9) elective units.
Students may apply for exemption for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency. Please refer details under Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers.
Qualification Outline
Core Units | 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 |
ICTNWK402 | Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT |
ICTNWK403 | Manage network and data integrity |
ICTNWK404 | Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
ICTTEN416 | Install, configure and test an internet protocol network |
Elective Units | Title |
ICTNWK411 | Deploy software to networked computers |
ICTNWK405 | Build a small wireless local area network |
ICTTEN417 | Install, configure and test a router |
ICTSAS426 | Locate and troubleshoot ICT equipment, system and software faults |
ICTNWK410 | Install hardware to a network |
ICTNWK408 | Configure a desktop environment |
ICTICT408 | Create technical documentation |
ICTNWK409 | Create scripts for networking |
ICTPMG401 | Support small scale ICT projects |