Qualification Details

Course Outline

This qualification provides a thorough grounding in essential cyber security skills. It covers effective workplace health and safety communication, research analysis, and collaborative ICT work, alongside applying cyber security legislation and ethical practices.

The course includes foundational topics such as basic network concepts, security testing, and recognizing the need for cyber security in organisations

Advanced areas focus on configuring and securing network endpoints, performing data analysis, managing network security, and investigating Windows security features.

Additionally, it addresses implementing and managing security infrastructure, evaluating incident response plans, and identifying website vulnerabilities, equipping students with a broad skill set to tackle various cyber security challenges.

Who would this course suit?

This qualification is well-suited for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the cyber security field.

It is ideal for aspiring cyber security professionals, IT staff aiming to specialize in security, and network administrators needing to enhance their security skills.

The course is also beneficial for compliance and risk management personnel, small business owners or managers responsible for IT security and those looking to change careers into cyber security.

Additionally, recent graduates with a background in IT or related fields will find this course valuable for building a strong foundation and advancing their career in cyber security.

Course Content

What Skills will I obtain?

The skills that form part of this qualification can be used in multiple industries. 
This qualification is grouped into logical short courses, delivered as 'blocks' of units:
 

BLOCK 1 - Work effectively in cyber security

BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communications and consultation processes
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
VU23223 Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices

BLOCK 2 - Cyber security concepts

VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23215 Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project

BLOCK 3 - Build and secure a wireless network.

VU23214 Configure and secure networked end points
VU23216 Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23225 Investigate windows security feature
ICTNWK546 Manage network security

BLOCK 4 - Managing cyber incidents and recovery

VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
VU23219 Manage the security infrastructure for an organisation
VU23221 Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise
VU23222 Expose website security vulnerabilities

Course Delivery 

The courses are a combination of:

• Webinars
• Online Self Study
• Practical Workshops

Where can I study?
Comtech has training facilities at the following locations:

• WA - Welshpool 
• VIC - Port Melbourne
• TAS - Hobart 
• NSW - Homebush
• QLD - Springwood
• SA - Regency Road
• ACT - Queanbeyan

Course Cost 

How much does the course cost?
The total course fee for the fee for service (full fee-paying) students is $4850.00.
This cost is broken up into staged payments over an average 12-month period 

1.    $500 is a non-refundable administration fee payable before training can begin (online or face-to-face)
2.    $2175.00 paid at the 6-month mark.
3.    $2175.00 payable at the end of 12 months

Is there funding available?
There are a range of government incentives available for this course including employer incentives and traineeship funded courses. 
For more information, please  click here.

Course Outcome

On successful completion of this course, the student will be awarded a 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued when only part of the qualification is completed.