Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician-level course. It provides participants with the knowledge and a range of technical skills to enable them to seek employment as a cyber security technician in a range of organisations and government bodies.
The industry outcomes of the course are the ability to:
- respond to and monitor cyber security events in an organisation
- use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats
- protect an organisation from insider security breaches
- develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks
- recognise implications using cloud based services
- work effectively as a member of a cyber security team.
| Delivery Details |
| Location | Casuarina
Online |
| Duration | 1 year full time
2 years part time
*Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face
Online via MS Teams
*Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide |
| Start Date | February 3, 2026
*Students can enrol at any time after the identified start date and will commence at the start of the next available unit. A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team.
*Course timetable will be provided on application for the course. |
| Attendance | Tuesday and Wednesday
4:30pm - 8:30pm
or
Monday and Thursday
4:30pm - 8:30pm |
