22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Be job-ready in just 20 weeks with our hands-on cyber security course. Gain opportunities for networking, industry engagement, accreditation and access to industry-leading equipment for the best learning experience available.
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Course overview
Delivered by industry experts, the Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician level qualification that will provide graduates with a comprehensive set of technical skills that enables them to monitor the risk of cyber security attacks.
These skills range from denial of service (DOS), malicious coding, phishing, end user awareness and training to recognize threats and suspect activity, amongst other things.
Course specifics
The Certificate IV in Cyber Security covers:
· Skills in critical thinking, problem solving and troubleshooting
· Skills in computer and network maintenance
· Building secure networks
· Introductory programming techniques
· Scripts for software applications
· Configure cloud services
· Ethics and policy in the ICT environment
· Ethical penetration testing
· Data analysis
· Securing workplace information
· Cyber Security Awareness
· Diagnostic testing
PLEASE NOTE: Due to changes in funding for 2025, students wishing to complete the Certificate IV in Cyber Security as FREE TAFE must hold the Certificate III in Information Technology. Students may enter directly as a fee-paying student.
FREE TAFE PATHWAY: Student may enrol into the Certificate III in Information Technology as FREE TAFE, then pathway into Certificate IV in Cyber Security as FREE TAFE.
As part of your study, students have the opportunity to pursue the following industry certifications at no additional cost, subject to student performance. These certifications include, Amazon Cloud Foundations, CCNA: Introduction to Networks, CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation, Cisco IT Essentials, Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials, Cisco CyberOps Associate, NDG Linux, PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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Student support
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
- Business Continuity Analyst
- Cyber Intelligence & Response Technologist (CIRT)
- Incident Responder
- Junior Programmer & Application Tester
- Network Administrator
- Network Security Analyst
- Pen Tester/Social Engineer
- Risk Analyst
- Security Analyst (Junior)
- Security Assessor
- Security Designer
- Security Operation Centre Analyst (SOC)
- Service Technician
- Treat Analyst
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $1,610 | $8,051 | $13,861 |
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $100.
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
Day Class – Three days per week 9.00am-3.00pm
Evening Class – Three days per week 5.00pm-9.30pm
Additional tutorial time allocated for all groups, schedule TBC
Up to 8 hours per week of self-directed/independent learning
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Analyse and present research informationBSBINS401
- Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processesBSBWHS309
- Work collaboratively in the ICT industryICTICT443
- Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber securityVU23213
- Test concepts and procedures for cyber securityVU23215
- Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisationVU23217
- Develop and carry out a cyber security industry projectVU23220
- Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practicesVU23223
- Configure cloud servicesICTCLD401
- Install and manage serversICTNWK422
- Automate processesICTPRG434
- Write scripts for software applicationsICTPRG435
- Configure and secure networked end pointsVU23214
- Perform basic cyber security data analysisVU23216
- Implement network security infrastructure for an organisationVU23218
- Test concepts and procedures for cyber exploitationVU23226
Entry requirements
Online students will require: Home computer: either Win10 or OS-X with 16GB RAM, min250GB of SSD disk, CPU Min of 4 cores for VM work and Internet equivalent to NBN 25/5 or greater or iiNet HFC connection with 100GB/month min quota
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LBO
- National course code
- 22603VIC
Participants who successfully complete any units in this program will be able to gain credit into other qualifications containing these units in any future studies.