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Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Information Technology vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- ACT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the ACT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Information Technology will prepare you for the following roles.
Computer Technician
A Computer Technician performs adjustments and repairs to information technology equipment. You might replace faulty parts or diagnose system issue...
Service Desk Analyst
Service Desk Analysts troubleshoot faults and provide technical support for computer software, cyber-networks, hardware, and infrastructure. They w...
Systems Tester
Systems Testers test the integrity, functionality, and behaviour of computer software and apps. They create test plans and write test test scripts,...
IT Support Officer
An IT Support Officer provides advice and recommendations on information technology issues. You may guide clients through IT problems and perform r...
Network Technician
A Network Technician manages and maintains an organisation’s computer networks. You will work in various settings, such as corporate offices or IT...
Junior Programmer
Junior Programmers work under a team of software developers and IT experts writing the code behind your favourite computer software and smartphone...
Junior Web Developer
Junior Web Developers work on project teams to create and maintain complex websites. They work under the supervision of senior developers and may b...
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