Intake dates
| Term 1 Intake | Midterm Intake 1 | Term 2 Intake | Midterm Intake 2 | Term 3 Intake | Midterm Intake 3 | Term 4 Intake | Midterm Intake 4 | |
| 2025 | 13 January | 17 February | 14 April | 19 May | 14 July | 18 August | 13 October | 17 November |
| 2026 | 12 January | 16 February | 13 April | 18 May | 13 July | 17 August | 12 October | 16 November |
| 2027 | 11 January | 15 February | 12 April | 17 May | 12 July | 16 August | 11 October | 15 November |
| 2028 | 10 January | 14 February | 10 April | 15 May | 10 July | 14 August | 9 October | 13 November |
| *The Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) does not have midterm intakes. | ||||||||
Course Requirements
Qualification
English Language
Minimum Age
There is no minimum qualification required for entry into this course
IELTS 5.5 or higher with a minimum of 5.0 in each band or equivalent
18 years of age
Course Duration
Total CRICOS Duration
Contact Weeks
52 weeks (12 months)
40 weeks (20 hours per week x 40 weeks – 800 hours, including part blended learning)
Course Structure
| Nº | UNIT CODES | UNIT NAMES | TYPES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSBINS401 | Analyse and present research information | Core |
| 2 | BSBWHS309 | Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes | Core |
| 3 | VU23215 | Test concepts and procedures for cyber security | Core |
| 4 | VU23217 | Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation | Core |
| 5 | VU23220 | Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project | Core |
| 6 | VU23223 | Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices | Core |
| 7 | ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry | Core |
| 8 | VU23213 | Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security | Core |
| 9 | ICTNWK546 | Manage network security | Elective - Cyber security |
| 10 | ICTPRG434 | Automate processes | Elective - Cyber security |
| 11 | ICTNWK435 | Create secure virtual private networks | Elective - Cyber security |
| 12 | ICTNWK537 | Implement secure encryption technologies | Elective - Cyber security |
| 13 | ICTNWK538 | Install and maintain valid authentication processes | Elective - Cyber security |
| 14 | ICTNWK544 | Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks | Elective - Cyber security |
| 15 | ICTPRG435 | Write scripts for software applications | Elective - Cyber security |
| 16 | ICTSAS440 | Monitor and administer security of ICT systems | Elective - Cyber security |
Career Outcomes
| Certificate IV |
|---|
| Junior Cyber Security Analyst |
| IT Security Analyst |
| Cyber Security Assessor |
