Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking and Systems Administration Support)

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

• Confidence in modifying, saving and uploading documents across the Microsoft Office suite, such as Excel spreadsheets and word documents.
• Access to computer and the internet.
• 18 years old or above to apply for this course.
• Satisfactory completed Year 12 of secondary education or its equivalent. and/or
• For overseas students whose first language is not English an overall
• IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent OR
• Pass an Abbey College Australia entry test designed to assess the level of English proficiency.

Here is a score comparison chart featuring popular English Proficiency Tests as well as Abbey’s English Placement Test:

IELTS Academic: 5.5

PTE Academic: 36

TOEFL iBT: 46-59

TOEFL CST: 453-497

Cambridge: First Certificate in English

Abbey's Placement test: 80-85

Course Details

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.

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

Networking: installing, configuring and testing networks and servers in organisations
Systems administration support: implementing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications.

Career Opportunities

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• IP-based network Installer
• Specialised network infrastructure installer
• Secure IT network installer
• Entry-level Network Support
• Entry-level Server Support

Study Pathway

Graduates will have significant telecommunication and information technology network knowledge and can consolidate and build pathways to further education and employment opportunities including but not limited to:

• ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology
• ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering
• ICT60615 Advanced Diploma of telecommunications Network Engineering

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