Certificate IV in Cyber Security
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Protect Australia’s digital future! Join the fight against cybercrime. With over 94,000 incidents reported in 2023, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals has never been greater. Equip yourself with the expertise to safeguard businesses and individuals in an increasingly connected world. The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician-level course that equips students with essential skills and knowledge to identify, evaluate, and mitigate cyber threats. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, preparing them for roles as cyber security technicians in various organisations, including government bodies.
Course Structure
- Work Health and Safety (WHS)
- Basic Network Concepts and Cyber Security Foundations
- Research and Information Analysis
- Cyber Security Legislation and Ethical Practices
- Incident Response Plans
- Website Vulnerability
- Data Analysis and Testing
- Security Infrastructure
- Cloud Security Systems
- Windows Security
- Industry Project and Cyber Security Awareness
- ICT Industry
The Certificate IV in Cyber Security qualification will provide you with the training needed to work within the office environment in a variety of roles such as:
- Cyber Security Technician
- Cyber Security Administrator
- Assistant Cyber Security Support Officer
The course will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in business both within Australia and internationally.
Hardware Requirements: Learners will require access to a PC or laptop with the following minimum specifications:
• Quad-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB internal storage
• 4GHz or faster processor
• Headset with microphone and webcam
• Internet connection
Software Requirements: Learners will need to install the following applications at commencement of study in the course:
• Windows 10 OS, or virtual machine installed with Windows 10 OS (Windows 11 is recommended as Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10 after 14 October 2025.)
• Technical tools like VMware Workstation, Oracle VirtualBox, Packet Tracer, Windows Server ISO file and VirusTotal
• Additional free websites for troubleshooting and investigating issues in a lab environment
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all courses, subjects and units of learning and competency being offered by APC and APC Design School.
If you have experience, skills and knowledge in your field of work – you may be eligible or even close to attaining a related qualification.
All vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include examinations, essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.
Entry Requirements
Academic:
Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
English language proficiency requirements:
This Course requires you to be at an Intermediate English Level or have completed the English Proficiency Skills test with an Overall Minimum Pass Rate.
See below requirements to meet an Intermediate English Proficiency level:
| ELICOS Provider | Number of Weeks in this English Level | Minimum Attendance | Entry Level Test Required |
| English Unlimited | 8 weeks minimum | 80% | Minimum Attendance achieved |
| Other approved ELICOS colleges | 10 weeks minimum | 80% | Minimum Attendance achieved |
| Absence of ELICOS school proof | YES |
For detailed information please review the documents Minimum Entry Requirements for APC Courses and English Proficiency Tests Comparison chart.
To participate in APC courses students need to have certain technical equipment, software and design equipment. Please check this Technology and Equipment Standard for Students.
Sample Timetable
| DAY TIMETABLE | ||||
| DAY 1 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Subject 1: Livestream Lecture | 13:00 - 16:00 | Subject 2: Livestream Lecture |
| DAY 2 | 09:00 - 13:00 | Subject 1: Interactive Livestream Tutorial with on-campus support | 13:30 - 17:30 | Subject 2: Interactive Livestream Tutorial with on-campus support |
| DAY 3 | 09:00 - 13:00 | Online Subject: Livestream Tutorial with on-campus support | 15:30 - 17:30 | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
- EVENING TIMETABLE – Timetabled sessions are as above with the exception of Lectures
Subject 1 Livestream Lecture 14:00 – 17:00
Subject 2 Livestream Lecture 18:00 – 21:00 - The above is a sample timetable. Actual timetables may vary between campuses. Please contact APC to find out more information on the specific timetable for this course at the campus of your choice. Student timetables are available in MyAPC.hub. Click here to access the Tutorial Topic Calendar FAQ .
- International students are expected to attend and study 20 timetabled hours per week.
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Bundle and Save on Visa Costs
Course bundling is when you apply for a series of related courses, instead of just one course, saving you money on your visa costs.
For example, if you are interested in a Certificate II or Certificate III course, you can combine it into a bundle with a related Certificate IV course. Or combine a Certificate IV course with a related Diploma and Advanced Diploma.
