The Certificate III in Information Technology (cyber security) has been designed for students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in cyber security and networking. The course will provide the skills and knowledge needed for a broad range of tasks related to information technologies industries who focus on cyber security. Please note, this is a full two-year course and mid-year intakes cannot be offered.
 
  • Hawthorn campus
  • Two years part-time
  • Year 1: Wednesday 9:30am–3:30pm
  • Classroom/online delivery
  • Materials fee: Year 1=$0, Year 2=$0
  • Required equipment: USB or external hard drive.

Units of competency

Unit code Unit name Nominal hours Compulsory/Elective

BSBCRT301

Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

 40 Compulsory
BSBXCS303

Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information 

 40 Compulsory

BSBXTW301

Work in a team    

 40 Compulsory
ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques 40 Compulsory
ICTNWK311

Install and test network protocols

 40 Elective
ICTCLD301

Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

 40 Elective
  Total nominal hours 240  
Unit code Unit name Nominal hours Compulsory/Elective

ICTICT313

Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

 50 Compulsory

ICTSAS305

Provide ICT advice to clients

 40 Compulsory
ICTSAS309

Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software

 20 Compulsory

ICTSAS310

Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network

 50 Compulsory

ICTSAS312

Provide basic system administration

 20 Compulsory
ICTNWK309

Configure and administer network operating systems

 70 Elective
  Total nominal hours 250  

Outcomes

On successful completion of this program, students will:

  • VCE: be eligible for up to four units of credit towards their VCE: two units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Unit 3 and 4 sequence. This program does not offer scored assessment.

    Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence may be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four). 
     
  • Qualification: Be eligible for the award of ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology.

Pathways and further study

Start with...

ICT30120
Certificate III in Information Technology – Cyber Security

progress to...
Certificate III in Information Technology
progress to...
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
progress to...
Diploma of IT Advanced Networking and cyber security

How to apply for VET Delivered to Secondary Students

Essentially, we’re in partnership with you and your school. You speak to your school and they coordinate your application with Swinburne. Seek out your school’s VET or careers coordinator for course recommendations and discuss your options. Then, when you’ve decided on a VDSS course that fits, your school will forward your application directly to us.

To be eligible for consideration for a VDSS program you must be currently enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12.

You’ll receive notification from your school about the outcome of your application. Successful? More information about enrolment will follow.

If there is greater demand than course places available, you’ll be placed on a waiting list. So, take note of our key application dates to allow time for your school-endorsed application to get to us.

Please refer to Swinburne's policies and regulations for student rights and responsibilities while on campus.

Course costs

The costs associated with Swinburne VDSS programs is invoiced directly to schools. For more information on course costs, it’s best to contact your school’s VET or careers coordinator.

2025 key dates

Applications
First round applications open Wednesday 14 August 2024
First round applications close

Wednesday 11 September 2024
Schools notified Friday 11 October 2024
Late applications open Monday14 October 2024
Late applications close Wednesday 6 November 2024


Note: These dates are indicative only.

Enrolment and Orientation

Orientation for courses at Wantirna campus and Croydon campus is scheduled for Wednesday 27 November 2024.

When you’ve completed your enrolment and we’ve seen you on campus for orientation, you’ll attend Swinburne one day per week for training while continuing at your secondary school.

Courses commence Wednesday 5 February 2025.

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Contact the VET Delivered to Secondary Students team

Have questions? If you would like more information about Swinburne's Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students, please call us on 1300 275 794 or email VETDSS@swin.edu.au

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