QUALIFICATION

Diploma of IT (Cyber Security)/Bachelor of IT (Networking and Cyber Security Systems) - Flinders Uni Pathway



TAFE SA Code: DP00162


Description

Become an IT Cyber Security engineering specialist with this nationally recognised course. Learn foundational skills for aspiring cyber security engineers to promote workplace cyber security awareness as well as designing systems to prepare for and respond to cyber security threats.

Duration
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3 years 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

ICT Network Professionals

Locations & Applications

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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.


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Entry Recommendations
If you do not have relevant qualifications or industry experience, you will be enrolled into a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cyber Security) before starting this course.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Full time study is around 20 hours of class time a week with 15 to 20 hours of self directed study.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
$700.00 (approximately)

  • 1TB portable SSD, headset with microphone and a Raspberry Pi kit with PIR motion sensor and camera module, temperature and humidity monitor, and fingerprint sensor.
  • If you have completed the Certificate IV, you only need the Raspberry Pi Kit with PIR motion sensor and camera module, temperature and humidity monitor and fingerprint sensor.
  • You will need access to a computer and a good internet connection as you will be using virtual machines for learning activities and assessments.
  • Virtual machines are obtained from your campus or the internet.
    Virtual machine file sizes vary but are generally above 20GB.

Mandatory Requirements
Dual Offers are available only to Australian and New Zealand citizens or holders of permanent visas.

Total Fees
Subsidised
$6,584
Concession
$5,099
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
Full Fee
$8,564

Please note that fees and funding status only apply to the initial TAFE SA qualification. Check the course page or relevant university website for details on the secondary qualification.

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

    • You will receive an offer to both TAFE SA and University, with the University offer being conditional on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification.
    • You can rest assured you have secured your University offer, pending successful completion of the TAFE SA award.
    • No further application will be required.
    • You will receive credit for TAFE SA studies allowing you to complete two awards dependent on the pathway selected.
    • If accepted, you will receive an offer to TAFE SA and-on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification-an offer to University with no further application required.
    • Important Note: The listed awards are reviewed and changes may occur without notice. Dual Offers are available only to Australian and New Zealand citizens or holders of permanent visas.
    • View our Uni Dual Offer Courses list
  • Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    FEE-HELP

    FEE-HELP is a Government loan scheme that assists eligible higher education students enrolled in eligible higher education courses to pay their tuition fees. Eligible students can choose to use a FEE-HELP loan to cover all or part of their tuition fees.

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  • Employment Outcomes

    Possible job roles include network security specialist or engineer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of IT (Cyber Security)/Bachelor of IT (Networking and Cyber Security Systems) - Flinders Uni Pathway
    This course is designed to provide you with training in the skills and knowledge required to identify, confirm and respond to cyber security incidents and implement and evaluate incident response and disaster recovery plans. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 14 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings
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